Mrs. Bretz,
You had told us that your little girl was born on your birthday. What a beautiful birthday present. Thank you so much for sharing her with us. Deb and I have been friends for many years, and I will always cherish the many memories that she left me with. She loved you so much and had told me so much about you that I felt I knew you before I actually met you. Now you have your own special angel. God Bless you and your family.

Al, Alex, and Brian,
Even though Deb is gone, she will never be forgotten by those of us who loved her. I will never forget all the birthday lunches Deb and I had, as well as the long walks and talks. She was a one in a million person. And Brian, the pressure is really on you now kid because you are going to have "Debbie the bruiser" watching you from heaven and me watching you down here. But I know, as I am sure the "Bruiser" does, that you will make us all very proud. God Bless all of you, and if there is anything we can do, you know that we will.

Coach D,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.  You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim, Donna, Michael, and David (SHF) Braun

Mom I just ant to tell you how much i love you.  You were truly the light in my life and the one constant positive no matter what was going on and I just cant thank you enough.  I know you saw all the people who loved you and came to show their support and it could not be more deserved.  Thank you for the 26 years we shared on this earth each day was a true blessing.  I am so proud to be your son nobody could have asked for a better mother.  I have alot of work to do here so please watch over me and guide in the right direction as you always have.  I will keep both eyes on the family just as you have done all these years and make sure every one stays in line.  please get some rest now and just know you meant more than you could have ever imagined to so many people me most of all.  Your loving son Brian

Al, Buzz and Brian & Family
I am so sorry for your loss as I know your mom was a possitive and caring person she also was a caring person to you and everyone else around her.  I am also glad to have had time with you all and knowing Debbie she has opened a new corner of our lives together in a very possitive way.  I love you all and miss you very much!  Debbie "Rest in Peace" and you will be missed very much.  Love, Aunt Annette

Sorry to hear about your loss - she will be missed.  She is now in heaven - take care of each other
Ken Liz Charles and George Fischer

Alex and Jenn - We are holding you in our thoughts and prayers now - and in the days to come.  We are so very sorry for your loss.  God will hold you up through your many friends and loved ones.

Coach D,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Phil, Jean, Sara and Adam Rakowiecki (SHF)

Big Al, Al, Jen and Brian, so sorry for your Mom's passing. I only had the privilege of spending a little bit of time with your Mom but she is an awesome Lady and I am sure she is a great Mom. Chris,Stephanie and I love you guys very much and am very sorry I could not be there. Hugs and Kisses from me and our gang.

We are all shocked and saddened to hear of Debbie's passing.  She was a terrific person, mother, and friend.  Am terribly sorry we cannot be there in person to pay our respects, but are out of town.  Sending you all our prayers. 
Love, Bruce, Mary Ann, Katie, & Sean

I am so sorry for your loss.Knowing Debbie is not here is a terrible loss for all the ones who loved her.May GOD give you peace in this sad sad time.What a wonderful person she was.

Our sincere condolences to Debbie's family. May pleasant memories help you through this time of sorrow.
St. Louis County Department of Human Services Staff
Dr. Marilyn L. Robinson, Director

Our deepest sympathy to the family.  Debbie was such a nice person to work with.  She will be deeply missed.

Dear Mr D, Coach Demo and family, We are sorry for your loss.  Mrs D was a friendly face to see at Friday night football games.  I will always remember her smile.  God bless you all.

Al and Brian,
I never met your mother but I can simpy tell she was in fact great, she had to be to rasie you both the way you have turned out. Words can't truly describe what the loss of a loved one makes one go through, however having friends and family to shed a tear with sure does help, and you do have plenty who are there for you guys. I am terribly sorry for your loss.

Our deepest sympathies to your family.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Al, Buzz, Brian, Mrs. Bretz & Family:

I am deeply saddened by Debbie's passing away.  She was such a wonderful, caring, person and loved all of you dearly.

May God watch over you and keep you in His care during this difficult time.  My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you.

Brian, 
sorry to hear of your loss. She must of been a great woman and mother and it shows through your character. Stay strong!

To the Dematteis and Bretz families.

I met Debbie many years ago from a friend while she was working for the City of  St. Louis.I am sad to learn the news of her death.I always will remember Debbie as as kind woman who put everyone first especially
her family . In time you will be able to focus on all the joy she brought all of you for so many years.

My prayers are with the entire family.

Toni Buffa
Springfield Mo.

Hey Brian my heart goes out to you and your family your mom was a wonderful woman she was the only person that could get our tuition assistance stuff right with the county.

My deepest sympathy to Debbie's family.  Debbie was a wonderful person and she always found the time to have a conversation with her co-workers about her family. She was an asset to her department. I will truly miss seeing her at work.  It was very upsetting hearing the news about her.  My son John will always remember the times she came to the Pasta House in Affton and talked with him. God will now be watching over her and her family. May God bless all of you for eternity.

Carol Semar-Sappington, Mo. (St. Louis County)

Alex, Jen, and Family,

Our hearts go out to you at this very sad and tragic time.  From reading the other entries your Mom was a very special lady who was treasured by many.  Cherish all of the memories and take comfort in the fact that she is in a better place.  May the Good Lord wrap his arms around each of you and give you the strength that you need to get through this.  Lean on your many friends and family for comfort.

Dear Al and family,
I was stunned to hear about Debbie's passing. I know she was the heart and soul of your family.Although I only met her once  personally, I did get to talk to her on the phone. I feel as if I know her well because Coach always spoke of her with so much love and pride.  I am so sorry for your great loss. Please know that I will be saying rosaries for all of you as you bear this tremendous loss. May the many loving memories you have of Debbie be a comfort in the days ahead. 
with sincerest sympathy,
Sharon Sienaski

Coach D, coach Demo, Jen, and Brian.

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of a 
wonderful wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Our thoughts and prayer will be with you and your family during this tragic time. May God enjoy that great smile we will all miss. I will personally miss seeing you on Friday nights & those delicious chocolate chip cookies that would sometimes accompany you.

BJ, Jen, Carly, and baby boy DePung

Couch Demo and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You's will be in our prayers.

To The DeMatteis Family,
My heart goes out to you for your loss.  Although I only had a few conversations with Debbie, I feel I know your family and the wonderful influence she had. She will be fondly remembered my many.  May you find comfort in the memories you created together.

My deepest sympathy to Alex and Jenny and the family of Debbie from your friends at St. Mary's High School.  We share in your sorrow and pain.  God bless you all, Jean Kilper

Debbie was the personification of kindness, integrity, modesty, faith, and service. We are all richer for having known her.

My heartfelt condolences to her family whom she loved very much.

DeMatteis Family - We would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss of Debbie.  She is a very sincere, kind person and good to talk with as a friend and co-worker.  David and Chris accept our heartfelt sympathy.  Janet and Tom Luedde-O'Fallon, MO.

My deepest sympathy to the family.  Debbie was such a nice person who clearly loved her family.  She used to show me pictures of the boys and the wedding too.  She was so proud of all of you.  I will miss seeing her smiling face at work.  My heart goes out to all of you.

I was saddened to hear of Debbie's passing.  She was always very pleasant and knowledgeable in her job here at St. Louis County.  She will be missed!

Colleen Everson

Dear Al and family,
My deepest sympathy to you at this most difficult time. On behalf of the Larson family I extend our prayers for your family and friends on their great
loss. God bless you with His love. Frank Larson Sr.

"Think where man's glory most begins and ends and say my glory was that I had such friends." Debbie, was a kind and generous spirit. Deepest Sympathy, Paula Teabeau, Clayton, Missouri

Aunt Debbie,  Your light will continue to shine in our hearts and memories forever.  

I love and miss you, From your niece and goddaughter.

Few that we encounter in our lifetime can leave as big an imprint on our hearts as Debbie did.  She was the personification of kindness, integrity, modesty, faith, and service to others.  We are all richer for having known her. 

Al, Alex and Brian, my thoughts are with you.

Mary Archer

What an absolute angel of a human being.  You will be so missed and we will do all that we can to celebrate your life and try and emulate your kindness and loving nature.  Say hello to my poppa for me.  

Your loving nephew, 
Derek

DeMatteis Family, We will miss Debbie greatly. She was a fun spirit and a wonderful woman! She loved her boys so much! Miss you, Debbie the bruiser. 
With love and respect.

Debbie was great to work with, always helpful and friendly. She was fun to be around.  I am so sorry for the family's loss

May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.  Please accept my deepest sympathy for your great loss.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  Debbie was a kind and understanding person.  I feel lucky to have known her.

With deepest sympathy to you all; she always had a smile and said hi in passing in the halls at St Louis County Govt. She will be missed.

I love you Mom.  You are my hero and always will be.  I will never forget all that you have done for Dad, Brian, myself, your family and everyone else you ever came into contact with.  I'll be sure to look after everyone and give time to talk  to you everyday.  I'm going to be alright because of everything you taught me, I'm just going to miss you like crazy.  Keep watching, I know you will.  Your Son, Alex

Aunt Shirley, David, Ron, Dennis our deepest condolences on the loss of Deb.  May she rest in peace along with her dad & Michael.
Sue & Bernie

You truly have my deepest sympathies.  Please know that you(Brian) and your family are in my prayers.

Dear Coach D and Coach Demo,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and mother.  We are out of town and won't be able to attend the wake on Thursday but want you to know you are in our prayers and in our hearts.
Dan, Joanna, Daniel, Avery(St. Mary's) and Marianna (SHF) Anderson

Coach D and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always Mrs. D.

Always smiling, always helpful to everyone she met.  Very proudly she talked of her family.  I will miss her at work and in the election committee at County Credit Union.

She baked tasty chocolate chip cookies!

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.   Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

My deepest sympathy to the family for their great loss! Debbie was a wonderful, caring person and will be missed by St. Louis County DOH Executive Administration.

alex,shirley, im sorry for ur loss of debbie, it so sad she left us. ill be praying for you and your family. kevin bathe, old walsh resident

Dear Aunt Shirley, Alex, and boys,

Please accept our condolences on your loss.  We are stunned by the news.  We will see you on Thursday evening.  Take care.

Tim and Marilyn Reisel

This is so sad and sudden.  She was always so positive and a great asset to St. Louis County Government.

OBITUARY

Deborah Ann DeMatteis

February 6, 1957 – August 2, 2010

Hoffmeister South County Chapel

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