Thomas A. Matuseski

Thomas A. Matuseski of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Florida, N.Y., entered into rest on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. He was 36.
The son of Linda Ball Matuseski and Thomas Matuseski, he was born March 23, 1981, in Warwick.
Survivors include his mother, Linda Matuseski of Florida; father, Thomas Matuseski of Slate Hill; son Austin Thomas Bechtel of Alexandria, Kentucky; sister Lyndsay Santa and husband Andre and their daughters, Thomas’ nieces, Leeya and Ashlynn, of Middletown; sister Mallory Matuseski and fiancé James Drury of Florida; maternal grandmother Betty Ball; Aunt Mary Cuzo; Uncle Jesus Cuzo; Uncle William Meurer; Aunt and Uncle Judy and Greg Dawson; Uncle Gary Ball; Uncle Frank Lempka; cousins and also his best friend, Billy Meurer, Jaimee Sullivan, Frank, Timmy, Patrick and Cory Lempka and Zach Cuzo.
He was predeceased by maternal grandfather Walter Ball; paternal grandparents, Elmeda Kibling Matuseski Shuback and Daniel “Bucky” Matuseski and Marilyn Matuseski.
Thomas was from childhood, a huge sports enthusiast. He excelled at soccer and basketball, but baseball was his game of passion. He led his longtime teammates to the New York State High School Championship in 1999, his senior year, and was chosen the New York State High School Player of the year.
A two-time member of the Hudson Valley Team for the Empire State Games, Thomas finished his baseball career with Methodist College in Fayetteville, N.C., where he graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.
Thomas loves his family, especially his son, Austin Thomas. He has been a leader and inspiration to countless people and will forever be in their hearts. Thomas made an impact in this place we call our world - never to be forgotten.
Visitation will be held Monday, Feb. 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22 Glenmere Ave., Florida.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Florida Presbyterian Church.
As per Thomas’ wishes, cremation will be held privately.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Christopher’s Inn, 21 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524, “A Home” for those who have temporarily lost their way – to grant them focus and the will to overcome addiction. To invest in Hope, the gift that will last forever.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home.
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