More detail on this person: Daniel A. Matusiewicz of Madison, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home with his family on July 16, 2023. Born in 1946 in Vineland, New Jersey, to Carmella and Daniel Matusiewicz, he later moved to Daleville, Alabama, where he attended Carroll High School. Upon graduation from Auburn University with a degree in Fine Arts, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. He married Kathryn Lucile Powell of Mobile, Alabama, in 1971. A life-long aviation enthusiast, Dan served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot from 1971-1972. Upon returning home from his deployment, he worked as a member of the local art and design community in Mobile, Alabama, until he relocated to Jackson, Mississippi. He served for ten years as the Assistant Director of the Mississippi Art Association and Mississippi Museum of Art. He retired from the Mississippi Military Department after many decades of professional service as the Senior Contract Officer. During his career he enjoyed being a reserve helicopter pilot with the Mississippi National Guard 213 th Medical Brigade. As a life- long Catholic, he was a communicant of Saint Richard Catholic Church. He enjoyed being a father and grandfather, and traveling with Kathy. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Aurea Greenfield. Dan is survived by his wife, his daughters Lucy Meredith, and Alice (Charles "Bo") McCollum, his four grandchildren: Mary Hayden Meredith, Charlie Meredith, Ramsey McCollum, and Cade McCollum; as well as his sisters: Joann Malik, Susan Baker (Bob), and Connie Donnelly (Harold J). The Mass of Christian Burial and Committal will be held at noon on July 22, 2023, at Saint Richard Catholic Church, following visitation at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dan's memory may be made to Hospice Ministries, Saint Richard's Special Kids, St. Jude or a charity of your choice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Matusiewicz family may be shared at www.sebrellfuneralhome.com.
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