Matthew Wildau

Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, January 20, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Corinne A. Wildau; children Matthew J. Wildau and wife Regina of Albuquerque, Marybeth Smith of Albuquerque; his sister, Anna M. Gnieser of Ridge, NY; grandchildren Danielle, Matthew, Robert, Shannon, William and many other family and friends. Mr. Wildau was preceded in death by his parents Max and Elizabeth Wildau and his sister, Frances Bochicchio. He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War and received his Bachelors Degree from New York University. Matt retired from American Furniture after 39 years where he was a manager, trainer and salesman. He was a longtime active member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, January 23, 2014, 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming Chapel with family sharing about his life story. Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 24, 2014, 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, 2621 Vermont NE, Albuquerque. Interment will take place Monday, January 27, 2014, 11:15 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. preceding the Rosary. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 3301 Candelaria Rd NE, Suite B, Albuquerque, NM, 87107