This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, George Matusic, 83, born on February 1, 1934 and passed away on March 30, 2017. We will remember him forever.

George A. Matusic, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017, in the Acacia Guest Home, a caring and loving board and care in Diamond Bar, CA.  He was born on February 1, 1934 in Greggs Station, Pennsylvania to Albert and Herminia (Urbanek) Cossack.  George first married Doris Ann Gorman, April 23, 1955, who passed on October 23, 1986.  He remarried September 26, 1987 to Diane Marlene Ohanlon who passed on February 27, 2008.  He served in the Air National Guard 37 years and retired as Chief Master Sergeant of the 222nd Combat Communications Squadron out of Costa Mesa, CA  in 1989.  George enjoyed bowling and golfing which he reveled in excelling at both.  He was a devoted Steelers fan, loved Pirates baseball and had a very good sense of humor.  He is survived by his siblings, James Cossack and Cecilia Holeva, his daughters, Debra Burgwald and Patricia Kashou, and five grandchildren by Debra and Patricia, Cody Burgwald, Jessica, Brittney, Michel and George Kashou.  He was likewise survived by two step-daughters, Sharron Ferrell and Catheleen Melendez, and five grandchildren by Sharron and Catheleen, Hilary Johnson, Alicia and Jason Ferrell, Aundrea Wonnacott and Katelyn Miles, and three great-grandchildren, Patrick Choate, and Luke and Abigail Wonnacott.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 10:30am at St. Kilian Catholic Church, 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo.  Burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest.