Brian V. Mathes
December 17, 1940 –
Brian V. Mathes, born Dec. 17, 1940, in Onondaga County, Syracuse, N.Y., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, at home. Ongoing health issues that had plagued him in his later years won the battle.
He served in the U.S. Navy as a photographer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La with an honorable discharge in 1967.
He leaves behind his wife, Antonetta; brother, Steven Mathes (wife Lona); daughter, Michele Byas; several grandchildren and nephews.
Following cremation, a grave- side service will be held in New Hampshire.
He served in the U.S. Navy as a photographer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La with an honorable discharge in 1967.
He leaves behind his wife, Antonetta; brother, Steven Mathes (wife Lona); daughter, Michele Byas; several grandchildren and nephews.
Following cremation, a grave- side service will be held in New Hampshire.