Matthew N. Katsuleres – College Park, Md., formerly of Bowie, Md., and Monessen
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November 19, 2022

Matthew N. Katsuleres – College Park, Md., formerly of Bowie, Md., and Monessen

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Matthew N. Katsuleres, 47, of College Park, Md., formerly of Bowie, Md., and Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at his home. He was born in Carroll Township on April 17, 1975, son of the late Manuel N. Katsuleres and Karen Fabian Katsuleres. Matt lived in Monessen prior to his family moving to Bowie, Md., where he graduated from Bowie High School in 1993. He attended the University of Maryland, having attained a certificate from its Institute of Applied Agriculture. Matt worked as an agriculture research technician lead. He was an avid golfer and sportsman who enjoyed the outdoors. He is survived by his sister, Tracy (Jeremy) Span of Fredericktown; his nephew, Eric; nieces, Sara and Kyra; and an aunt, Janice Fabian of Long Island, N.Y. Private services were entrusted to DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Matt will be laid to rest with his parents in Grandview Cemetery, Monessen. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

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