Robert P. "Bob Matt" Matuszkiewicz, 71 years old of Middlefield, CT passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 26, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

A lifelong resident of Middlefield, and long-time employee with DMIABB, Bob was well known and loved touching the lives of many with his gregarious personality and many good deeds.  An avid hunter and fisherman, he loved turkey hunting with his long-time friend Perry Pratt, or deep sea fishing with his cousin Frank Moskey and his family.  Trout fishing with Nancy was his passion and come April 1st, you would find him on the Coginchaug or Farmington rivers, waste deep in water, wearing his waders with his creel strapped over his shoulder with Nancy in tow.

He had a character that took over a room as he told story after story of his many adventures and made friends wherever he went.

Bob is survived by his long time significant other and love of his life, Nancy Gossman also of Middlefield and his loving family, Amanda Gillooly and her husband Jim III of Durham, Marissa Ricciardi and her husband Alex of Wolcott, Heidi Burrows and her husband Jonathan of ME, Mark Gossman and his wife Kim of TX, grandchildren, James Gillooly IV, Kai Gillooly, Joey Ricciard, Ben Burrows, Abbie Burrows, and Ariana Burrows; sister, Marion "Maija" Bugaj of Rockfall. He was predeceased by his sister, Josephine Zalewski and brothers, Joseph, and Edward. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, and so many friends that were like family to him.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 3rd from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St. Middletown.  Those who wish may send memorial contributions to American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.  To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.