John D. “Jack” Matthews, 83, of Stow passed away on January 16, 2021.  Born in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late John and Adelaide Matthews, Jack was a long-time resident of Stow.  He was retired from the Solon School System where he served as a Guidance Counselor for more than 30 years.  He was an active member of Holy Family Parish.  His many fraternal and social memberships include the Cuyahoga Falls F.O.E., the VFW, and the American Legion to name a few.
 
His survivors include wife of 58 years, Patricia; daughter, Lori (Steve) Vitt; sons, John and George; sister, Janet (Ed) Tatters; brother, Ron (Judy);  grandchildren, James, Jessica, Nick, Nicole, Kelly, Christina, and Tyler; great-grandchildren, Brayden and Maci.
 
Jack dedicated many years to inspiring teens as a high school guidance counselor. He traveled the world with his wife to over sixty countries.  Even in his eighties, he had more friends than most.  He would see them weekly at the local Arby’s and the Eagles’ Wednesday poker games. Jack also enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Steelers fan all his life.
 
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Stow Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon on Friday at Holy Family Church in Stow where friends may call one hour prior to service time.  For those unable to attend, a live stream will be available https:\\youtu.be\20PT6ckFUZw
 
 
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Holy Family School (3163 Kent Road, Stow, OH), Cleveland Clinic Hospice (3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, OH), or Gardens of Western Reserve Hospice (3792 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH). Special thank you for the wonderful care given by Marilyn, Lee Dawn, Megan, Jasper,  Bob P, and the many other wonderful people from Danbury in Hudson who shared so much love for Jack.