Michael Matwey, 92, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the William Childs Hospice House in Melbourne, FL.
He was born in Scranton, PA on November 17, 1915 to Catherine and Andrew Matwey. He was the youngest of their four children.
Michael married Olga Witiak on September 16, 1939, who passed away in November of 1986.
Mr. Matwey moved to Poughkeepsie and worked briefly for the DeLaval Separator Co. before being hired by IBM. During his many years with IBM, Mr. Matwey was involved in computer installations and traveled extensively throughout the US and Europe until he retired in 1973.
He enjoyed golf, traveling, restoring classic cars, gardening and socializing with friends at the Elks Club and at Germania Hall.
In 1991, he married Margaret Garnot, who survives, and spent winters in Ellenton, FL prior to moving there permanently in 2004.
Also surviving is his son, Michael Matwey, and daughter-in-law, Marlene, who reside in Melbourne, FL.
A period of visitation will be from 1 to 2 pm, Monday, June 30, 2008 at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2 pm with Fr. Armand Padula,OFM, officiating.
Burial will be in the family plot in Union Cemetery of Hyde Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the William Childs Hospice House, 381 Medplex Pkwy., Palm Bay, FL 32907.
To send a condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.