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Friday, May 18, 2007

Matthias J. Kargl

Obituary notice:

Matthias J. (Matty) Kargl, 62, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007. Matty was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and lover of all animals. He was an active member of AA who was always willing to carry the message of recovery to others. Surviving are his daughter, Karma Kargl; mother, Dorothy Sundberg; sister, Mary Door, all of New York. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by Frank Santoroski. The family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 366-0707.

I got an email from Jim Cady giving me the information on Matthias.

He wrote:

Mattie was a colorful roanoke charactor, a genuinely nice guy. Lots of people would know him by his first name or description only. Recently He helped to do the Machinist work on the brass pole legs for the table at station #1. Because of that, I thought it might make a good post for your blog.

If anyone has anything to add please let me know.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

rest in peace matty.The guys from 3 engine a-shift got to shake your hand last tue after your weilding work on our table. Every time we look at that table we will thank of you.Thanks,until we meet again friend.Todd Stone

Anonymous said...

I knew Matty 2o years ago in Manhattan, before we moved into opposite parts of America.
He was a wonderful guy, not at all like his tough guy look.
Though we weren't much in touch we had a connection in the heart. I will miss you..Even gone he will always be 'Living Now'.
uncle alan