Matthew “Matty” Principe
Born February 4, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York and went home to meet the Lord on April 19, 2013 in Seagoville, Texas. Preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Raffailla Principe and brother Carlo Odierno. Survived by wife of 34 years Marilyn Principe, daughter Suzanne Bruhn and husband Scott of Santa Rosa, CA, daughter Sheila Simmelink and boyfriend Mike Kraska of Graton, CA, daughter Donna Workman of Ohio, children Cathy Principe, Donna Principe, Tony Principe and Peter Principe, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of family members and extended family and friends. Matthew served his Country proudly for 7 years in the US Navy and 21 years in the US Air Force and traveled the country extensively during his Military career and also worked for the Salvation Army in California for 13 years. Matthew loved to Bowl, Fish, Hunt, Country Dancing, Gambling and traveling with his lovely wife Marilyn. Flying Kites and going to the Kite Festival was always something Matthew looked forward to doing. He also loved the flowers in his backyard and enjoyed sitting on the swing while Marilyn worked in the flower bed and garden. He also enjoyed being around and working with children and taking them to Church Camp and was truly blessed by having a Servants Heart. Family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday April 25, 2013 at Roselawn. Funeral Services will be 1:30 PM on Friday April 26, 2013 at Roselawn. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in the Garden of Valley View where Full Military Honors will be rendered. Reception will follow at 314 Glendale Ave, Seagoville, Texas 75159 (Old Post Office) 
