Bruce Wayne Matteson, 81, of 89 East Main Street, Cuba,
passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Olean General Hospital after a short
illness
Born on December 4, 1938, in Olean, he was a son of Clinton and Frances Eymer Matteson. On August 12, 1961, in the Cuba Presbyterian Church he married the former Sharon Arzberger, who survives.
Born on December 4, 1938, in Olean, he was a son of Clinton and Frances Eymer Matteson. On August 12, 1961, in the Cuba Presbyterian Church he married the former Sharon Arzberger, who survives.
Bruce was a graduate of the former Cuba Central Schools
Class of 1957. He later graduated from
Oswego College where he received his permanent certificate for teaching Machine
Shop.
He was employed by the Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Vocational
School at Belmont where he taught machine shop for many years; retiring in
1994.
One of his primary interests was being a lifetime member and
past Chief and President of the Cuba Fire Department. He was instrumental in helping the fire
department purchase a ladder truck and also worked with the contractors when
the new building was being constructed, assuring that it would be built to the
fire department’s standards. He was also
a member of the Cuba First Baptist Church and a former member of the Cuba Town
Board.
Bruce was an avid golfer, proud of his three holes in
one. He loved to travel, whether it was
taking his family to California, annual trips to Myrtle Beach, or traveling
abroad. Bruce and Sharon enjoyed
wintering in Myrtle Beach after retirement.
He always made sure his girls had fun and enjoyed wonderful trips.
In his younger years, Bruce loved to sing in the chorus and
participate in the Cuba Memorial Hospital’s ShowTime plays to help raise money
for the hospital. His favorite role was
when he portrayed Vernon Hines in The Pajama Game. He also enjoyed following his grandchildren’s
sporting events and playing Santa for children with special needs. He was a devoted basketball fan for CCS,
Bona’s, and Cancelier as well as all high school sports. More recently he enjoyed playing poker and
bocce with his friends, calling Bingo games, and spending time with his
family.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his two girls, Marlene
(Shawn) Doyle of Cuba and Tammy Foster of Pittsburgh, PA; Grandchildren Emily (Corey) Zutz, John Doyle, Bruce Doyle, Joshua
Foster, Frank Foster; Great
grandson Charles Zutz; A brother Reid
(Cynthia) Matteson of Smethport, PA; a sister Marcia Keefe of Savannah, NY; Several
Nieces and Nephews.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two
daughters who died in infancy, Helen and Torrie. A private family service will
be held at Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., on
Thursday, August 13th, 2020. In lieu of
flowers, please consider donations to Cuba Fire Department at P.O. Box 54,
Cuba, New York 14727 or the First Baptist Church, 17 South Street, Cuba,
NY 14727.
