Virginia A. Matala Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Virginia A. Matala (Troy, New York), whose presence will be deeply missed. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Virginia may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Smith and Mildred Smith (Hosmer); and her husband Harry Matala. She is survived by: her children, Virginia (Harry Nicholas), Harry Dennis Matala (Tammy Warrington), Matthew (Rebecca Matala), Jonathan (Kimberly Matala), Todd (Stacey Matala) and Stephanie (Stewart Ellis). She is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held on Monday, July 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Howard B. Tate and Son Funeral Home Inc. (2237 NY-7, Troy, NY 12180). A burial was held on Monday, July 14th 2025 at the Elmwood Hill Cemetery (51 Belle Ave, Troy, NY 12180).
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Rensselaer County Unified Family Services, Dept. of Aging, Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels), 1600-7th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180, in memory of Virginia A. Matala.
