Martin James Matsko died December 15, 2015 peacefully in Selma, Alabama at the age of 81.
Martin is survived by his wife of 48 years, Brenda Barlow Matsko; children, Ailsa Matsko-Deason (Michael) of Selma, Al and Katherin Matsko Sousa of Prattville, Al.; grandson, James-Martin Matsko and special friend and brother-in-law, Charles K. Sanderson.
He was born on June 24, 1934 in Streator, IL to John and Mary (Dankovich) Matsko. He married Brenda Barlow in 1967 while in the Air Force. Once retired from the Air Force, Martin and Brenda moved to Selma, Al. where he began working and later retired from All-Lock.
Funeral mass will be Monday, December 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Father Lino Oropeza officiating. Interment will follow in New Live Oak Cemetery with Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held at the funeral home Sunday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Martin's life.
Pallbearers will be the Knights of Columbus.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Brenda and Terry and all of the staff of Homestead Hospice of Selma.
Visitation Details
Sunday, December 20th, 2015, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home
Service Details
Monday, December 21st, 2015, 11:00am, Queen Of Peace
Interment Details
New Live Oak Cemetery