George Matook

Pawtucket – George Matook, 86, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, October 20, 2014. He was the husband of Constance “Connie” L. (Wilkowski) Matook for sixty years. George served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was the proprietor of Gemsew Sewing Machine Repair on Central Ave., Pawtucket for many years. George enjoyed repairing sewing machines and donating them to many local non-profits and for bringing smiles to children with small gifts. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and kind ways. George was a longtime member of Jenks Lodge No. 24, Pawtucket. Besides his loving wife, he leaves a daughter, Deborah J. Matook and her husband, Murat Oztermiyeci of Cumberland; a son, George M. Matook, MD of Edmond, OK; three sisters, Rita Sayegh, Mary David both of Pawtucket and Ida Carlos of Lincoln; a brother, Samuel Matook and his wife, Kay of Pawtucket and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Fred Matook, Emily Albert and Rose Affsa....