Thomas J. Matty; age 85; from Star Junction; Pa.; passed away July 12; 2012.

He was born November 29; 1926 in Star Junction; Pa.; the son of the late Andy and Mary Matty.

He graduated from Perryopolis High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an MP. He spent 14 months in the South Pacific.

After returning from the war; he briefly worked in the automotive industry before going into the construction trades. He then spent over 40 years as a brick layer until his retirement in 1990.

Thomas was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Slovak Catholic Sokol Assembly 25; both of Perryopolis; Pa.

He was an avid bowler who participated in multiple leagues and tournaments until his recent illness. He also enjoyed model trains.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 58 years; Virginia; one son Thomas D. Matty and wife; Sandy; of Derwood; Maryland; two grandchildren; Robin and Sean and two sisters; Connie Tylka and Patty Chlebowski.

In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by four brothers; Andy; Steve; Joe and John and one sister; Mary Lagoyda.

Friends will be received in the BLAIR – LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME; INC.; 305 Rear Independence Street; Perryopolis; PA; on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; where a prayer service will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church; Perryopolis; Pa.; Father Anthony Ditto Celebrant. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon; Pa.

A Wake Service will be held Friday in the funeral home.