Death date: Mar 16, 2013
Ralph Joseph Matysiak, 88, of Avon, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at St. John Medical Center in Westlake. He was born October 5, 1924 in Lorain, Ohio. Ralph grew up in Brooklyn, New York and Lorain, but lived in Lorain Read Obituary
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LuAnn and I express our condolences and best wishes. Because we've lived so far away from everyone for so long, i don't have a handy memory but it makes me smile to imagine what their heavenly re-union might look like. Are there parties in heaven?
I will always have such found memories of the Matysiak family. Ralph was a wonderful person and it was never boring with Jean and Ralph around. My sincerest condolences to the family.
We are sorry that we'll be out of town for the services, but wanted the family to know that we send our condolences. Ralph will be remembered fondly.
We had the best time gathering at Tim and Leslie's home in North Ridgeville and being part of the stories Mr. Matysiak would tell. We would laugh and laugh with him and his wife Jean for hours. Ralph was a very kind and loving person, always willing to share a story. I will always remember those times. Love, Lynnette
Three great memories to share.
First is this last Christmas Eve. What an absolute joy it was to see Ralph's face on my iPad on Face Time. It made our holiday.
Also, back in my toe-headed days of being 7 in the early 70's, Uncle Ralph and Aunt Jean were out to visit us Scarborough's in Southern Cal. I had just got a hamster. Ralph not only convinced Jim and Helen that my hamster needed a mate, but that the cage needed an upgrade. Ralph and I went out to the pet store and bought "Ralph" and a new cage. "Jean and Ralph," my hamsters, lived a good and full life in their 2 story condo cage.
And finally, could have been on the same trip. We all headed down to Tiajuana. What was memorable wasnt necessarily the destination (bullfights?) but the dynamic of Ralph, Jean, Jim, and Helen. Crazy, nutty, and absolutely sweet. I shall post the TJ photo when I get back to my home computer.
I am unable to attend Fridays services, but our thoughts, from everyone here in the Scarborough household, are with everybody.
Cheers,
I will always remember Mr. Matysiak cooking wonderful meals at parties at Tim & Leslie's. Dancing with Mrs. Matysiak. Mike remembers him as a great cook and a flirt!
The world has lost a special man. My thoughts and prayers for all of you.
