Richard L. Mataka, 73, of Toms River, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Born in Reading, PA, in 1951, he lived in Staten Island for 30 years before moving to Toms River 8 years ago. Richard was a proud veteran of the US Air Force, where he attained the rank of Sergeant. After the military, Richard spent his career in telecommunications and computer engineering until his retirement.
Richard is survived by his wife of 50 years, Grace Bifalco Mataka, and his two children, Richard Mataka and Elisabeth Robles, as well as his daughter-in-law, Krystle, and his granddaughters, Isabella and Gianna
A visitation for Richard will be held Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Quinn Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Road, Toms River, NJ 08755. A mass of christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 19, 2024 12:30 pm at St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church, 130 St. Maximilian Lane, Toms River, NJ 08757. Interment will follow to Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562.