Matthew A. Defraia

Matthew A. Defraia, age 49, went to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 19, 2011. He was born on January 4, 1962 to Charles and Penny Defraia, in Long Island, NY. Matthew is survived by his loving wife Arlene of 18 years; sons, Shane Defraia and Frank Flores; daughters, Stephanie Aragon and Valerie Cervantez; six grandchildren; his mother Penny Defraia; brothers, Tony Defraia and wife Lisa, Chuck Defraia and wife Debbie; sisters, Vickie Belzak and husband Greg, Connie Defraia and husband Bruce ; special friends, Fred Silva and David Coulter. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Defraia and sister Marian Griffin. Matthew was a very hard worker who adored his family and loved spending time with them. He enjoyed cooking and feeding everyone. Matthew had a huge heart for animals. A Funeral Service will take place at Garcia Mortuary in the Chapel of Angels, Saturday July 24, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Matthew��?�s care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary
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