Matthew Joseph Peterson's obituary , Passed away on December 30, 2025 in South Plainfield, New Jersey

Matthew Joseph Peterson

May 10, 1950 - December 30, 2025 (75 years old)

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Matthew Joseph Peterson's obituary , Passed away on December 30, 2025 in South Plainfield, New Jersey

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McCriskin-Gustafson Family of Funeral Homes

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Matthew Joseph Peterson

May 10, 1950 - December 30, 2025 (75 years old)

South Plainfield, New Jersey

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Matthew Joseph Peterson Obituary

The world bids farewell to Matthew Joseph Peterson of South Plainfield, New Jersey, departing on December 30, 2025 at the age of 75. Matthew leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Matthew Joseph Peterson to show support.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Matthew leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hilmer (Beatrice Peterson) and Matthew. He is survived by: his wife Ellen Peterson; his children, Christine Krieger (Charles), Brian Peterson and David Peterson; his grandson Joshua; and his siblings, Katherine Cutler (Edward) and James Peterson (Pam). He is also survived by his friends, family, and coworkers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to either the American Diabetes Association, http://www.diabetes.org, American Heart Association, http://www.heart.org, the Army Athletic Association, http://www.westpoint.org or Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, http://www.ladystarofthesea.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McCriskin-Gustafson Family of Funeral Homes



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Gustafson Home For Funerals
2425 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

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Jan 08

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Church of the Sacred Heart Church
149 S Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

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