Francis Matteoda, 79, of Birdsboro, PA passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Encompass Health Rehab in Cumru Twp. Born in Weed, CA, he was the son of the late Spirito and Jane (Boralis) Matteoda. He was the husband of Ann B. (Asch) Matteoda.
Francis worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad in Dunsmuur, CA as a Detective. After moving to PA, he worked and retired from the PA Turnpike with the road crew. He worked for Philips Brothers Electric with the shop crew for decades. All of the people at Philips Brothers were very important to him. He served in the US Army in the Korean Conflict. Francis was a workaholic and in his free time he enjoyed building birdhouses. He was a member of Immaculate Conception BVM RC Church in Douglassville, PA, but he attended Frieden’s Bible Chapel in Robeson Twp.
Surviving Francis, along with his wife Ann are: 2 sons: Christopher Matteoda, husband of Jackie of Coatesville, PA and Mark Matteoda of Mohnton, PA; 2 step-daughters: Debbie Matteoda of New Holland, PA and Elizabeth McMullen of Birdsboro, PA; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a step-son: Robert Haring.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. 144 N. Spruce St. Birdsboro, PA 19508 at 11:30AM. A viewing will be at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00AM – 11:30AM at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in Frieden’s Bible Chapel Cemetery in Robeson Twp.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Frieden’s Bible Chapel, 1260 White Bear Rd. Birdsboro, PA 19508.
Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. Birdsboro, PA is in charge of arrangements.