Your presence and smiling face is greatly missed my friend. Skipper was one of the first friends I made when moving to Palm Beach County from Miami. Such a classy man with a huge and giving heart.  I surely miss you my friend but know you are in a much better place. You left all of us with pleasant memories my friend. May God Bless You and All Your Family!  

Vinny Mintus

One of the most difficult things in life is to watch close friends come and go.  Skippers absence has left a void in the many lives he had touched.  Skip was a well respected man who left us with so many pleasant memories! May God Bless You My Friend and May You Rest In Peace!

Vinny Mintus

To the Matteis family, I am saddened to hear about Skip. I met Skip in 1998 when he was working for Universal. We became friends over the years. Skip was funny witty and a kind, caring person. He was always about family and his children. He will be missed.

Sal, you made every show and city amazing. I will never forget the time spent together. You made a young inexperienced woman feel comfortable in a man’s world and I’m forever grateful. You were loved by so many. Always and forever, love Rhonda 

To the Matteis Family

Most sorry to read about Skippy

While attending FAU and working at Boca Recreation I knew Skippy as a Little League Baseball Player as well as Sal, Vincent, Angie, and Toni

Great loving Family

Rest In Peace Skippy

Sal, you will be greatly  missed. 
Thanks for your friendship while working together. 
God bless your family. 
Matteo Quattrini 

Never Goodbye...See You Later

My dear cousin, Skippy - how time races by and before you know it, years have happened. One thing that is never far away is our childhood memory. Your loss is hard to bear because you were the coolest person to be around. I’ll be seeing you...”stay cool”!

Billy Matteis
Jacksonville, Florida

Such a sad loss of a friend who had a heart bigger than life.  To Angie, Toni, and the entire Matteis Family, you should all take pride and comfort in knowing that Skip was loved by so many of us.  Just the mention of his name brings an instant smile to my face as I recall the so many good times we shared.  I always felt like a part of the Matteis family when entering into Sal's, a part of the Delray Beach History  that will forever be etched in many of our  minds.  Skipper made life here on earth a better place for each of us, and he will forever be remembered and missed!  God Bless My Friend!


I am a Business Aviation Analyst for ARGUS and the last time I spoke with Sal, he was so excited about his daughter. I am still in shock that he is no longer with us on this earth but he will forever live in our hearts. Even when conducting business interactions, he was a kind, funny, compassionate human being.  My deepest condolences to his family.
 

I just learned about Sal’s passing.  Over the past few years we had become good business friends.  I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep him and his family in my prayers

Mike Volpe

My dad was the most supportive, generous, fun loving person I have ever met. He was the one I would cry for when things went bump in the night as a little girl. I have the best memories of standing on his feet to dance with him at weddings. I am not sure if another person will ever really understand me. I will forever miss our morning talks, where we’d take turns motivating each other for the day ahead. Cameron (and his friends) are currently at the age of Dad’s target audience. He has them all convinced that he was a flyer on the cheerleading squad! On days when Dad knew I’d have a few extra kids at the house, he would come over and take them out for donuts in his convertible. Dad truly was 1/1. The void I feel in his absence is inexplicable and grows deeper every day. I promise to love my kids, as Dad loved his. Please continue to share stories of my father because he isn’t really gone if we continue to speak his name.  

To the Matteis family,
We met Skip, never called him Sal, back in 1986 when he had a sporting goods store, in Delray. 
From day one he impressed us with his easy going nature,  generosity,  and smiling face.
It was sad to hear about the accident that took his life.. 
Our deepest sympathy to his family. May he RIP.
Mike, and Steve  Ken & Hazels Restaurant 


My dear Skip.  It's been a week now and I thought maybe i'd wake up one morning and be told it was a bad dream.   You really were my funniest and fun loving cousin with a heart of Gold.  Even though we lived states apart our entire lives it didn't matter or change the great closeness our family has.  For that I am forever grateful.  I have so many wonderful memories and way too many stories that I will forever treasure.   I will miss your random calls just to say Hi and your funny story and chuckle on the other end of the phone.  
Hug my dad for me.  Have fun at the track with all of our angels above. 
Till we meet again,
Mamie xoxo

If there were one word I could categorize Sal
it would be that  he is “Original.”  Original in all aspects.  I’ve never known a person  that could “light up” the room like him.  He was a man with a big  heart who loved his family and friends, his coworkers and job.  I was truly blessed to have known him in his full capacity, and I have become a better man learning  from his example.   We will always love you and miss you Sal.    

Regards,  
Rich Ruvido 

The Danciu family shares your sadness in Skippy’s passing. As kids growing up, and into adulthood he was one of the nicest, kindest, most generous guys you’d ever meet. He joins our wonderful brother, George, as “all stars of heaven”. They are and always will be deeply missed. But having faith, we all know we’ll go “home” one day! God bless your family- Charlotte Danciu

The Baciuska Family would like share our deepest condolences to the family of Sal.  Although our relationship began thru working together in aviation it quickly grew well beyond a business relationship.

Sal was certainly one of a kind and the type of person we wish the whole world was filled with.  His arms were always wide open for everyone and anyone!  

From the first time I met him in person till the last time we chatted just days before his passing, he always made me feel as if we were brothers...  And, when he met my family for the first time he made them feel like his family as well.  My boys never stopped talking about him and were just torn when I told them the news.

Sal will always hold a special place in our hearts and we look forward to catching up with him in Heaven one day.

Let us all learn from his kindness, humor and overall love of life and keep smiling for him.

Rest in peace Sal... love you bud!

My heart goes out to the entire family. 35 years of friendship is a long time.
Skip would do anything for anyone, it didn't matter who.
The man always had a smile
His wit and his charm are what made him so special and unique.
We were neighbors and friends I loved him like a brother.
I will miss him forever.
Till we meet again my friend
Andy

Dear Angie and Toni, 
I am so very sorry to learn of Skip’s passing, my heart breaks for you and your family. 
Sending hugs and much love,
Barb


Uncle Skip

     I love you


❤️ Sloan 6 years old

A shooting star! An anonymous benefactor, a friend to all. A kind spirit, who always had time for everyone. Brilliant, he “hid” his intellect and “played the fool”. Only those who never looked beyond the surface missed out on knowing this amazing human being. He had a way of making everyone feel important. He never tried – he just did. He always looked for the good in everyone and everything. He had riches beyond compare and these riches he carries with him to heaven. Although throughout most of his life sports was his domain (Sal’s  Sport Shop and later Universal Athletics) he never kept score. You never owed him. He made his presence known just by being, and you came away from your encounters with him enriched, if only by his grin! He was the best of us and the brightest star! Although I was the older sibling he taught me so much! Even now from beyond, his passing has taught me not to fear the unknown, but to embrace it. I will miss you, you little pain in the butt! I hope you are enjoying your ham and ketchup sandwiches! Vaya Con Dios. 

So sorry to hear this, praying for him and his whole family.
🙏😪😪

To the Matteis Family, 

I sincerely appreciated working with and knowing Skip Matteis.  Skip would give the shirt off his back to help you, and he was full of life and passion.

Skip touched many people in the Sporting Goods Industry over the years.  He will be missed!

Rob Reid
Richmond, VA 

Allan & I want to offer our deepest condolences to the Matteis family. We initially met Skip through a business relationship. 
But, he quickly became a cherished friend. He will be missed by all that knew & loved him & were fortunate enough to have him in their lives. 

I was deeply saddened to hear of Skip's passing. He was a sweet soul who called his cousin Anthony on a regular basis,  to give him courage through his years of cancer. Sometimes he would say, I didn't call to talk to Anthony..I want to say hi to you!" He always called me his cousin, and always treated me like family. He had a great sense of humor and loved to talk! I will miss his calls tremendously. To the entire Matteis family and extended families...I feel and understand your grief. Skip will never be forgotten.  His soul will be forever with us. May the Lord's hand rest on your shoulders and bring you comfort.
With tears,
Colleen Carella 

Uncle Skip I will always remember your laughter your warmth and your kindness. I can’t believe you were taken so soon... you came to be with us in California when Daniela was born and were there for so many things. Vincent and I are filled with tears shock and sadness we both will have you in our prayers. The world lost a sweet man with a huge heart who always made us smile. Rest In Peace Always! Our hearts are broken for Christa , Sal and Mema we have them in our prayers and send them our thoughts and love.
Victoria and Vincent 

To the Matteis Family,

I wanted to give my deepest condolences. I became a colleague and friend of Sal's 8 years ago. He truly was one of kind. Since the first day I spoke to him I knew he was different.   He wore his heart on his sleeve and always found a place in everyone's heart. He always found a way to put a smile on your face when he spoke to you. He always found a way to make you laugh with his humorous one liners but most impotantly if he concidered you a friend he would be in your corner standing by your side no matter what the situation was. Sal was the poster boy of what a True Friend is and he will be deeply missed. My Prayers are with The Matties Family and please find a way to Stay Strong...

Sincerely, 
Dave Wasserman 


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Salvatore M Matteis

23 mars 1957 – 24 avril 2020

Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center

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