Visitation
Thursday, February 10, 2011
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Dykstra Funeral Homes
Northwood Chapel
295 Douglas Avenue
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 392-2348
Driving Directions
Visitation
Thursday, February 10, 2011
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
Dykstra Funeral Homes
Northwood Chapel
295 Douglas Avenue
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 392-2348
Wake Prayers are at 8:00 pm
Service
Friday, February 11, 2011
11:00 AM EST
Our Lady of Lake Catholic Church
430 152nd Ave.
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 399-1062
Contributions
At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
430 152nd Ave.
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 399-1062
Holland Rescue Mission
87 West 7th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 396-2200
Life Story / Obituary
John was born in Cassandra, PA in 1953., and later moved to Holland with his parents in the late 1950’s.
John graduated from West Ottawa High School and later worked for several years with Fuel Systems Textron in Zeeland. John was active with the local rod and gun clubs in the area. One of John’s favorite hobbies was being a Ham Radio operator, and being able to communicate with many different people. He attended Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
John was a devoted son, father, and grandfather. John will be missed by his close circle of friends who knew him best.
Surviving are son Stephen and Jessica Mattias of Florida, granddaughters Kaytlin and Steffie Mattias; brother, Paul (Sonny) Brutvan of PA; several cousins and close friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Fred Hoesli.
Visitation will be Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm with wake prays at 8:00 pm at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Ave.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church or Holland Rescue Mission.