Lt. Col. Joseph A. Matos, Jr.
U.S. Veteran
December 24, 1936 – February 6, 2025
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Posted by:
Dennis Kanetake
Posted on:
March 17, 2025
I worked in the office with Joe at AVEL and then drove for him when Bill Biggs left. I believe he and I were the last guys to leave AVEL Central (along with CAPT Smith) in April 1972. I’m glad I got the meet up with him at the reunion in DC in 2013. May he rest in peace.
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MD Montemayor (Monty)
Posted on:
March 17, 2025
I served with him at Avel Central 1971-72. It was a pleasure to serve with him was a Good Man and a Good Soldier may he rest in peace. Thank you Joe
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George Farkas. SFC. ret
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March 17, 2025
Dedicated to his job. Observed him daily, he didn’t waste his time or yours. Met him at a reunion. A good soldier. Still remember him.
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Bill Biggs
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March 17, 2025
I was lucky enough to fly with Matos I never forget our flights on the Beaver. He helped me out a lot when we were in Phu Lou, I have a lot to thank him for. The last time I saw him he presented me with our Jeeps license plate. I drove him around quite a bit, I was lucky to know him.
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Bill Biggs
Posted on:
March 17, 2025
I was lucky enough to fly with matos I never forget our flights on the Beaver. He helped me out a lot when we were in Phu Lou, I have a lot to thank him for. The last time I saw him he presented me with our Jeeps license plate. I drove him around quite a bit, I was lucky to know him.
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Bill Biggs
Posted on:
March 17, 2025
I was lucky enough to fly with matos I never forget our flights into Beaver. He helped me out a lot when we were in Phu Lou, I have a lot to thank him for. The last time I saw him he presented me with our Jeeps license plate from our jeep, I drove him around quite a bit, I was lucky to know him.
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Jerry Mahanay
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March 17, 2025
Joe was my Commanding Officer at Avel Central Phu Loi, Vietnam 1971-1972. Joe and Joan came to several Avel Reunions and it was so good to meet them and to see Joe (Major Matos back at Avel Central) after all the years. Rest in peace.
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Robert Smith
Posted on:
March 16, 2025
So sorry to hear of his passing. I served as his executive officer for approximately six months 71-72. It was an honor to know him and work with him. When we had our reunion in the DC area he and Joan participated. Was great to see him and meet his wonderful lady. A s Jack said, he was a good man! Bob Smith, Major, US ARMY RET
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Jack McCabe
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March 16, 2025
I served under Joe in Avel Central 1971-1972. He attended a couple of our reunions. He was a good man and a good soldier. Rest in peace Joe. Salute
Visitation & Funeral Service Information
A funeral service with full Military Honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, at a later date.
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