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Susan Matz

by | Oct 16, 2019 | Obituaries

Susan E. Matz, 74, passed away Sept. 21 at Golden Pond in Hopkinton.

Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Phoebe (Land) and John Edwin Matz. Susan loved attending lectures, country music concerts, professional bull riding, golf and tennis. She was a passionate supporter of community businesses and organizations, in addition to her many philanthropic interests.

She is survived by many cousins and her nephew, John Edwin Matz III of Holliston. She was predeceased by her brother, John Edwin Matz II.

Private services for the family were held at the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church. Arrangements were under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston (ChesmoreFuneralHome.com). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Susan’s name to the American Heart Association.

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