Cheryl Ann Matz

Cheryl Matz, 79, of River Vale, NJ, formerly of Hasbrouck Heights and Hoboken, NJ passed away on May 26th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. A beloved wife and proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Cheryl is survived by her devoted husband Werner (Ray); loving children Kim and Frank Merli, Rae Ann and James Moirano, and Richard and Antonia Calabro-Matz; her grandchildren Frank and Michele (Tormey) Merli, Andrew Merli and Lauren(Kubler) and John Bruppacher as well as her great-grandchildren Kaylin, Mac, and Ricky Merli. Cheryl is also survived by her sisters Barbara Berke, Michele Walker-Fox, Dawn Wade, Sister Donna Jo Repetti, Jody Belcher and her brother Daniel Repetti as well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Arnold and Doris Repetti.

Cheryl attended AJ Demarest High School in Hoboken, NJ where she met the love of her life Ray. The two were married in 1965 after Ray was discharged from the U.S. Army. They enjoyed building their life and family together for over 57 years. Cheryl’s love of children was evident as she spent many years working at Lily Pond Country Day School, KinderCare, and as a favorite lunch aid at Roberge School. Cheryl loved bingo, trips to Disney, Atlantic City, cruises, Law and Order, game shows, Dunkin' (not Starbucks) coffee and any time spent with her husband, kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. Cheryl was quick with a sarcastic or humorous comment. If she liked you, you knew it. If she didn’t, you knew that too. (Hence the sarcastic comments)

The Matz family expresses their deepest gratitude to Dr. Steven Welish, Sarah Bornstein P.A., Dr. Diane Triolo and the compassionate nursing and support staff at Holy Name Hospital. The care they gave extended well beyond medicine and we are eternally grateful.

Memorial contributions can be made in Cheryl’s name to Holy Name Hospital at foundation@holyname.org or American Legion Post #162, 98 Legion Pl., Hillsdale, NJ 07642. In recognition of Cheryl’s wishes, a private memorial service will be held in her honor. Please share fond memories and condolences at Becker-FuneralHome.com