Antonio (Tony) Augustine Matthias, 68, of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, passed away on May 21, 2020. Final arrangements are being handled by Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park. Tony was happily married to Rhonda Matthias (Kirby) on July 30, 1988; they were married 31 years. Tony enlisted in the United States Air Force November 1978, retiring October 1991. During his time in the service, he was stationed at various bases stateside, Spain, and Germany. After retiring from the Air Force, in 1993, Tony began working with the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) as a sales store checker rising to the position of commissary officer in 2007. He retired from DeCA December 2016. Tony dedicated 45 years of his life in service to his country. Tony is lovingly remembered by his wife, Rhonda and daughter, Maigan Kirschbaum; his 3 brothers and 1 sister, Ramon Matthias Jr., Angel Matthias, Ricky Matthias, and Lynette Scott; his nieces and nephews; and the rest of his family and friends. Tony is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Leona Matthias. The family of Antonio Matthias wishes to thank the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida for the exceptional care and compassion given to Tony in his final days. Their kindness will never be forgotten. He was a wonderful father and loving husband. Dearly loved and forever missed, he will remain in our hearts forever.
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