{"id":3849,"date":"2019-03-18T13:16:44","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T13:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/?p=3849"},"modified":"2019-03-18T13:16:49","modified_gmt":"2019-03-18T13:16:49","slug":"matthew-george-velis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/?p=3849","title":{"rendered":"Matthew George Velis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Velis-Matt-pic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3850\" width=\"416\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Velis-Matt-pic.jpg 645w, https:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Velis-Matt-pic-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Matthew George Velis, 33, of Woodside, NY, formerly of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. Beloved son of George and Catherine of Northvale. Loving brother of Andrew and wife Melissa of Woodside and Christopher and wife Gabrielle of Harrington Park. Cherished grandson of Maria Velis and Rita Cherevas, he was predeceased by his grandfathers, Andreas Velis and Christopher Cherevas. Adored uncle of Ava, Dylan and Amelia. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Rebecca Mandel, as well as many loving aunts, uncles and dear cousins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt was a free spirit. Larger than life, he loved\nmotorcycles and was a member of the RPM Motorcycle Club, enjoyed the outdoors\nand traveling, music festivals and skiing and snowboarding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 12 Noon at Ss.\nConstantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, West Nyack, NY with interment to\nfollow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-9 PM at\nPizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In lieu of flowers, donations in Matt\u2019s memory may be made\nto St. Jude\u2019s Children\u2019s Research Hospital, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjude.org\">www.stjude.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>www.pizzifuneralhome.com <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matthew George Velis, 33, of Woodside, NY, formerly of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. Beloved son of George and Catherine of Northvale. Loving brother of Andrew and wife Melissa of Woodside and Christopher and wife Gabrielle of Harrington Park. 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