Richard Salvatore Matta
January 17, 2021
Richard Salvatore Matta, age 84, of McAllen Texas, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 with his daughter by his side. Richard was born on September 19, 1936 in Mount Vernon, New York to Tony and Larreta Frances Thompson Matta. He graduated from The University of Miami and served in the Air Force, retiring as a captain in 1968. He was a pilot for American Airlines for the next 25 years and retired September of 1996. He is survived by his former wife Sarah Heath, his son Richard Lloyd Matta of San Diego, CA and his daughter, Jeanne Holmes of McAllen,Texas. He was predeceased by his brothers Jimmy, Frank, and Tony Matta and by his grandchild, Richard Grant Holmes and is survived by three grandchildren, William L. Holmes IV, Brian C. Holmes and Natalie Faith Holmes. Funeral arrangements are pending with Kreidler funeral Home.
Richard Salvatore Matta, age 84, of McAllen Texas, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 with his daughter by his side. Richard was born on September 19, 1936 in Mount Vernon, New York to Tony and Larreta Frances Thompson Matta. He graduated from The... View Obituary & Service Information