Matthew Zeiler, 79, passed away at Daughters of Israel in West Orange on Monday, June 18, 2018. Born in Detroit, MI, Matthew met his wife, Gail, in New York, and lived in Maplewood for 34 years. He was a graduate of Lutheran High School in Detroit, the University of Michigan, and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Matthew ran a private optometry practice in Lyndhurst, NJ, where he was devoted to his patients for over 30 years. Matthew's passions in life, other than his work and family, were helping others, skiing, sailing, humor, and theater.
Matthew was predeceased by his wife, Gail. He is survived by his children Michelle and Michael. Memorial contributions may be made to the ACLU (action.aclu.org).
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 23 from 11AM-1PM at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston with interment to follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Union.