Matthew Gerald Mamos

November 19, 2018

Matthew Gerald Mamos, 78, of Galloway, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA. He was born on May, 14, 1940 in Malden, Massachusetts to the late Mathew and Esther Mamos. Matthew is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane; his daughters, Christine Marie (Todd) Coiner, Deborah Anne (Erwin) Menninger, Jennifer Lynn (Buddy) Eick; his son, Matthew Gerald Mamos, Jr.; his sisters, JoAnne (Charles) Hawley and Katherine Ellen (Charles) Fligg, both of Wilmington, MA; and 8 loving grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother, Thomas Mamos. Matthew was a loving husband, father, Opa, brother, Uncle, Godfather and friend to all. He graduated from Northeastern University, Boston, MA and received a Master’s Degree from Pepperdine University, CA. Matthew was a decorated United States Army Veteran, who served in both Vietnam and Korea and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after serving 20 years. His favorite duty stations were Germany, Thailand and Fort Ord, CA. Upon retiring from the military, Matthew was the Senior Management Consultant for Motivational Systems for another 30 years. In retirement, “Matt” had a passion for building intricate model ships, working on the NY Times Crossword puzzles, and making weekly trips to Atlantic City. He was a compelling storyteller. But most of all he found great joy in all of his grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 26th from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Road, Galloway 609-641-0001. On Tuesday, November 27th a service will be held at 11:00 AM again at Wimberg Funeral Home. For condolences or directions, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com.