Matthew J. Kuliszewski Jr.

Matthew J. Kuliszewski, Jr. 80, of Royersford, formerly Wenonah, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. He was born on March 15, 1937 in Philadelphia. Upon graduation from Northeast Public High School, Matthew received a full scholarship to West Pointe Military Academy. He had a successful career in sales and was a regional sales manager for Air King Corp. Matthew had a passion for music and singing, performing in many shows and had his own band, (High Hopes.) He was an excellent vocalist and instrumentalist, playing the saxophone and bass guitar, and also performing many years in the Mummers Parade. An actor and performer, he had roles in many major movies, commercials and community theater. He was an avid reader, enjoying history, autobiographies of U.S. Presidents, Stephen King novels and sports genres. He was a huge Philadelphia sports fan and a Marlton, NJ recreational little league football coach. He loved animals and enjoyed gardening. A family man, Matthew loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Being a Boy Scout in his younger years gave him the love of camping, which he enjoyed with his children. He had a strong will and positive attitude. He was the life of the party with a great sense of humor. His famous quote was, "Never had a bad day in my life." He was a devout Catholic and member of St. Aloysius R.C. Church. Mr. Kuliszewski is survived by his daughter: Gail A., wife of Francesco LoPresti, of Royersford; son: Matthew J. Kuliszewski, III, of Marlton, NJ; granddaughters: Darlene LoPresti, Sabrina LoPresti, Amanda Ruvo, Stephanie Krupa and Nicolette Kuliszewski; grandsons: Thomas Krupa and Matthew J. Kuliszewski, IV; great-grandsons: Jax Krupa and Shane Krupa; and sisters: Patricia McTaggart, of Philadelphia and Nancy Muller, of Concord, CA. He was preceded in death by his mother: Marie (Bednarek); step-father: Roy Berry; and daughter: Marianne Krupa. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral mass at St. Aloysius R.C. Church, Beech and Hanover Streets, Pottstown, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 10:30 am. Officiating will be Rev. Stephen Paolino. Interment will follow in the St. Aloysius Cemetery. Friends and relatives will be received from 8:30 am - 10:15 am Tuesday at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made in Matthew's name to the American Cancer Society, 1620 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Royersford.

Matthew J. Kuliszewski Jr.

March 15, 1937 - June 7, 2017