Loving husband, father, and grandfather, Jerome “Jerry” Paul Matsick, age 79, of Jacksonville, Florida, went home to be with Jesus his Savior October 24, 2020.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie “Carolyn” Matsick; parents, William Paul Matsick and Ann Persin Matsick; brother Timothy Matsick.
Jerry is survived by his son, David Matsick and wife Sheri of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren Eric, Kerry, and McKenzi; and extended family who knew him as “Peepaw.”
Jerry was born in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, on September 13, 1941. Following his graduation from Donora High School in 1959, he worked a short time for the Heinz ketchup company until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1965. He served on the aircraft carrier, the USS Shangri-La, that was stationed out at the Mayport Naval Base in Jacksonville, FL, until receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1969. He met his beloved wife, Carolyn, at First Baptist Church Jacksonville, and they married on February 6, 1970, having their only child and son, David, in 1972. Jerry was an accountant for several businesses in Jacksonville and served in the ministry at three local Baptist churches in town. He was known for his love of model trains, playing the organ, and his passion for the Steelers, Penn State, and Florida Gator football.
The funeral service will be held graveside at Trinity Baptist Church, Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, 800 Hammond Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32221, 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2020. Viewing will be held at 2:15 p.m. graveside at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
Flowers may be sent to Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32221. The family of Jerry wishes to thank everyone for their continued thoughts and prayers
Visitation Details Gethsemane Memorial Gardens 800 Hammond Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida 32221
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Friday, October 30, 2020 2:15 PM
Service Details Gethsemane Memorial Gardens 800 Hammond Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida 32221
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Friday, October 30, 2020 3:00 PM
Mary Poitevint (Friend (We Fellowshiped many years at Hillcrest Church Baptist at Plymouth & Lebelle.)
October 13, 2022, 1:04 am
David & Family so sorry to hear about your Dad. Your mom & Dad were good friends of ours and we enjoyed times with them. My Prayers will be with you. Love Mary Poitevint
Sheils Chambless (Friend)
October 13, 2022, 1:04 am
I had the privilege of serving in ministry with Jerry, Bro Mat as we called him at Madeira Baptist church. We had some good times. I always enjoyed waking into church and seeing him at the organ playing and smiling. He loved Jesus and his family. He will be missed. Until we meet again.
Brain Baker and Family (Friends)
October 13, 2022, 1:04 am
Thoughts and Prayers for you all.
George and Susan Gulledge
November 6, 2023, 10:58 pm
We just found out about Jerry’s passing. He is happy to be with his lovely wife and beautiful organ music in heaven. He will is loved and missed. We knew Jerry and Carolyn years ago in Jacksonville at First Baptist. Condolences to his family and friends.