Anthony F. Matta

Anthony Matta, age 84, of Nanuet, died Saturday, February 22, 2014 with his family by his side. Anthony was born on June 6, 1929 in Mount Vernon, New York to Anthony and Loretta Frances (Thompson) Matta. He attended school in Mount Vernon and entered the United States Army in 1951 during the Korean conflict. He graduated from Officer Candidate School in 1952 and retired as a Lt. Col. after serving for 20 years. During his Army career, he served as an exchange officer with the British Army of the Rhine. He was a battalion commander of an intelligence battalion serving in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967. Anthony is a recipient of the Legion of Merit, the second highest award of meritorious service. He is also a recipient of the Bronze Star and Army Air Medal. After retiring from the Army, he was employed by Allstate Insurance Company for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Lorene Allen Matta and was the father of Robert and Paul Marinello. He was predeceased by his brothers James and Frank and is survived by his brother Richard Matta and three grandchildren, Joseph, Laura, and Francesca Marinello. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7-9pm and Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm at Higgins Funeral Home in New City, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, 10am, at St. Anthony's Church, Nanuet , NY.