Obituary of Matthew P. Stinson, Jr.

Matthew P. Stinson, Jr., 83, of East Norriton, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was born in Philadelphia on March 17, 1934 to the late Matthew P. and Elizabeth (Seeburger) Stinson. Matthew was the beloved husband of 62 years of the late Joan C. (Sarama) Stinson, who passed in October 2016. Matthew has been living in East Norriton since 1967, formerly of Roxborough. He also enjoyed spending time at his home in Jim Thorpe. He was a member of Saint Titus Church of East Norriton. Matthew worked as a Union Carpenter Superintendent with Local 8. He was active in many community organizations. He was the past President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Jim Thorpe, past President of the East Norriton Little League, and served on the board for Montgomery County Parks. Matthew was also an avid hunter and marksman. He hunted all over North America. Survivors include his two sons, Frank (& Fran) Stinson of Limerick, and Terry Stinson of East Norriton; sister, Betty Lou Walker of Fountain Hills, AZ; five grandchildren, Matthew, Lauren, TJ, Christian, and Daniel; and two great grandchildren, Ava and Katie. In addition to his wife and parents, Matthew was preceded in death by his brother, John Stinson. Matthew's Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 10:30 AM at Saint Titus RC Church, 3006 Keenwood Road, East Norriton, PA 19403. Viewing will be held in the church from 9:30 to 10:15 AM. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Patrick's Cemetery, East Norriton. Matthew P. Stinson, Jr., 83, of East Norriton, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was born in Philadelphia on March 17, 1934 to the late Matthew P. and Elizabeth (Seeburger) Stinson. Matthew was the beloved husband of 62 years of the late Joan C. (Sarama) Stinson, who passed in October 2016. Matthew has been living in East Norriton since 1967, formerly of Roxborough. He also enjoyed spending time at his home in Jim Thorpe. He was a member of Saint Titus Church of East Norriton. Matthew worked as a Union Carpenter Superintendent with Local 8. He was active in many community organizations. He was the past President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Jim Thorpe, past President of the East Norriton Little League, and served on the board for Montgomery County Parks. Matthew was also an avid hunter and marksman. He hunted all over North America. Survivors include his two sons, Frank (& Fran) Stinson of Limerick, and Terry Stinson of East Norriton; sister, Betty Lou Walker of Fountain Hills, AZ; five grandchildren, Matthew, Lauren, TJ, Christian, and Daniel; and two great grandchildren, Ava and Katie. In addition to his wife and parents, Matthew was preceded in death by his brother, John Stinson. Matthew's Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 10:30 AM at Saint Titus RC Church, 3006 Keenwood Road, East Norriton, PA 19403. Viewing will be held in the church from 9:30 to 10:15 AM. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Patrick's Cemetery, East Norriton.