Matthies-Carl G. of Alden, NY passed away September 4, 2026. Beloved husband of Ann (Bonnes) Matthies; loving father of Kevin Matthies and Lisa (Lucian) Wiza; dear brother of the late William (Harlene), late Carolyn (late Charles) Burger, late Gerald (Margaret), late Sharon (late Nick) Schmitz, late Linda and the late Laurie Matthies; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Carl is also survived by many close family friends, neighbors, church and community members that he considered family. Family will be present to receive friends at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 13228 Broadway Alden, NY on Wednesday, September 9th from 4-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John's RC Church, Alden, NY on Thursday, September 10th at 10 AM. (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alden Historical Society. Share your condolences at meyerfuneralhome.com

After graduating from Alden High School in 1960, Carl attended Erie Community Technical Institute (now Erie Community College) and then Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne IN. He was an Army veteran, stationed at Fort Dix, MA. Carl worked as a structural designer with ATSI, Inc in Amherst for 27 years, working mainly in designing and inspecting steel plant complexes.  Carl was most at home outdoors or in a garage working on cars and house projects. He enjoyed bicycling, running, kayaking, hiking, and exploring. He ran more 5Ks than we can count, as well as the Boston Marathon and over thirty Turkey Trots. He also volunteered his time and seemingly unending energy to his family and community. He genuinely wanted to lend a hand where he could. And so he did. Carl was involved with the Alden Historical Society, the Alden Senior Center, the Alden Town Hall. He was devoted to St. John’s Church - as head usher, eucharistic minister, head of numerous committees and as a member of the Holy Name Society. And he did it all with that big genuine and infectious smile! Please smile when you think of Carl.