Matthew J. Wintergrass

Matthew J. Wintergrass, “Matt the Cat”, “Poncho”, “Slim”, 92, of Hillcrest, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Friday, July 5, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marilyn “Joan” Wintergrass; his adoring children and their spouses, David and Andrea Wintergrass, of Stamford, CT, Cindy and Chip Fedish of Hillcrest, NY; grandchildren and their spouses, Kristin and David Myers of Monicello, NY, Alyssa and Mike Drowne of Trumbull, CT, Cameron and Sami Fedish of Binghamton, NY, and Kara and Paul Tusch of Nashville, TN; great grandchildren, Morgan, Liam and Paige Myers and Laney Drowne; nieces and nephews, Ceil and Jim Howe, John and Elaine Wintergrass, Karen and Ryan Foley, and Amy and JP Costello. He was predeceased by his brothers and their spouses Joseph and Arleen Wintergrass and Stanley and Madeline Wintergrass. Matthew was a graduate of Binghamton Central High School. He was employed his entire career by the Press & Sun Bulletin. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and the American Legion Post 1645. He was a good, kind, gentle man who loved his family dearly. When he wasn’t spending time with his loving family, he could often be found tinkering and building “Projects” in his workshop, bantering with his friend Patty, or adventure tripping with his friend Peg. He loved his ice cream and sweets, which he referred to as his, “Yummies”. He will be dearly missed and always close in our hearts. His family would like to thank his dear friends Patty, Peggy and Pete for all their love and support throughout the years. He was truly blessed with their friendship.

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1031 Chenango St. Hillcrest at 1:00 pm Thursday July 11, 2024. Burial will follow at Chenango Valley Cemetery, Hillcrest. The family will receive friends at St. Francis of Assisi Church Thursday from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a charitable contribution to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

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