Nicholas Alexander Matwiyoff
Beloved husband and father, devoted grandfather and father-in-law, eminent scientist, superb raconteur and conversationalist, and good friend and colleague, Nicholas Alexander Matwiyoff quietly passed at home Saturday, February 21, 2015.
His boyhood was spent in Rogers City. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Michigan Technological University in 1959 and received his master’s and doctorate. at University of Illinois, Champagne/Urbana graduating in 1962.
Nick is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet, his son Gregory N. Matwiyoff, MD Commander, Medical Corps, U.S. Navy, daughter-in-law, Shannon Matwiyoff, the lights of his life grandchildren, Cassidy and Nicholas, all of San Diego; the cousins he was raised with as a brother, Yuldine Bellmore, of Rogers City, Delphine Budreau (Frank) of Kennebunk, Maine, Delbert Jachcik of Detroit; and his brother-in-law, David K. Hogberg Ph.D. (Patricia) of Marshall.
Cremation has taken place, and family, oldest friends and colleagues will attend a private remembrance gathering in the family home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Nicholas Matwiyoff Endowed Scholarship, and mailed to: Office of Development/ Michigan Tech Fund, c/o Eric Halonen, 1400 Townsend Dr., Houghton, MI 49931-1295, or to a charity of your choice. Please visit the online guestbook for Dr. Matwiyoff at www.FrenchFunerals.com.