Angel L. Mateo, loving husband, father, and grandfather, age 81, died with his family by his side at his home in Budd Lake, NJ, on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, on March 31, 1940, he lived most of his adult life in New York City after proudly serving in the United States Army from 07/12/1958 to 07/06/1961. He is the son of the late Joaquin Mateo and the late Eduvigis (Rodriquez) Ocasio. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Myrna (Pizarro) Mateo, his children Linda and her husband Karl Lens, and Angel and his wife, Josephine. He will be reuniting with his oldest daughter, Myrna (Mimi) Susan Mateo. He was blessed with five grandchildren, Kurt Mateo Lens, Kevin Roy Lens, Casey Mae Lens, Justin Angel Mateo, and Brandon Matthew Mateo. Angel is preceded in death by his parents, his two sisters Gloria Mateo and Zoraida Mateo, and survived by his brother Joaquin Mateo and two sisters Juanita and Nilsa Mateo. Angel worked for General Motors in Tarrytown, NY, for 36 years. He was a fan of baseball and the New York Yankees. He loved to read and enjoyed being an active grandfather. A proud and respectful man, he will be missed greatly.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. 07840. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, August 6, 2021, at 10:30 am at St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church, 17 Mt. Olive Road, Budd Lake, N.J. 07828.
Burial will be in Northern NJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 75 North Church Road, Sparta, N.J. 07871. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/
The Lens Family will be hosting an Open House from 2:00 to 4:00 in celebration of Angel’s life
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Linda says
August 3, 2021 at 6:57 pmWe will miss you papa💔 you are my hero.
Forever Army Strong 💪🏼 🇺🇸
Till we meet again💗💗
Raymond, Mayra , Derek & Alex Colon says
August 3, 2021 at 7:01 pmOur condolences , Que descanse en Paz🙏
Millie says
August 3, 2021 at 7:24 pmMemories will always keep your dad close to you. He will be watching you,,
Valerie Kuehner says
August 3, 2021 at 7:37 pmThe Kuehner family will always keep that sweet, happy and loving man in our memory and heart. We are so happy we were fortunate to know him and spend time with him. He will be missed. We trust he is with the Lord and in happy reunion with his loved ones in Heaven. Hugs to the family ❤️
Mildred says
August 4, 2021 at 4:46 amAngel you will be strongly missed by the Pellot family….May you SIP with the angels in heaven.
Dominic Gencarelli says
August 4, 2021 at 12:49 pmI am deeply sorry for your loss. I hope this note finds you surrounded by love and compassion. My most heartfelt condolences.
John McNamara says
August 4, 2021 at 4:38 pmMyrna, my sincere condolences to you
May God watch over you during this difficult time and always
Gary Soso says
August 4, 2021 at 6:45 pmAngel, So very sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful dad. Please accept my deepest condolences. May His spirit rejoice in Heaven with our Wonderful loving Lord and Savior “Jesus “and all the other saints and angels . May God grant you and your family peace and strength now and in times to come.
Sincerely your friend Gary Soso
Willie says
August 4, 2021 at 10:54 pmMy condolences to the Mateo family. “Señor” was an amazing man. I’m going to miss talking Yankees baseball with him🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️
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