Michael F. "Super" Matalone

Michael F. “Super” Matalone passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at St. Luke’s Miner’s Memorial Hospital in Coaldale. A proud graduate of Nesquehoning High School, Class of 1954, he worked for many years as an assemblyman for the former AT&T Corporation in Allentown.

Michael possessed a one-of-a-kind personality and a distinctive flair for the English language that charmed everyone he met. His wit and warmth left lasting impressions on family and friends alike. An avid hunter and fisherman, he found great joy in the outdoors, especially the many fishing trips to Canada he shared with his enthusiastic crew, creating treasured memories and lasting camaraderie.

Deeply devoted to his community, Michael was a longtime member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Nesquehoning. He served as a former steward of the New Columbus Fire Company, belonged to the Nesquehoning Conservation Club, coached Nesquehoning Knee-Hi Football, and was actively involved with the Nesquehoning Cub Scouts, reflecting a lifelong spirit of service and fellowship.

He is survived by his daughter, Michele McHugh, and her companion, Gary Sagan, of Nesquehoning; his granddaughter, Sarah McHugh, and her companion, Chris Fallabel, of Jim Thorpe; and his beloved great-granddaughter, Sophia Fallabel. He will also be remembered fondly by his nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth (D’Angelo) Matalone; his wife, Margaret (Evans) Matalone, who passed in 2022; his son, Joseph Matalone; his brothers, Nicolas Rizzio, Anthony Rizzio, Joseph Matalone, Peter Matalone, Samuel Matalone, Angelo Matalone, and Frank Matalone; and his sisters, Deka DeFrank, Philomena Arsena, and Frances Garcia.