Born Angela Cecilia Dudek, in Chicago, IL on October 2, 1914, she was the second youngest of 10 children (8 of which survived to adulthood).

Many of you, and all of her family, knew her as "Nell." It was a nickname which, as legend has it, was given to her when she was young by one of her brothers who was the jokester of their family. He reportedly heard of a horse named "Nell" and started to call her by that name, and it stuck.

She met her husband Ed when they were ballroom dance instructors at the Trianon Ballroom in Chicago in the late 1930s, and they enjoyed ballroom dancing until the 90's. They were married October 4, 1941 (just two months prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor). They lived in the Chicago area until the early 1960's when they relocated to Ohio. In Ohio they took up golf, which she enjoyed playing on a regular basis for many years. In 1979 they moved to Mount Dora when Ed retired. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Mount Dora in 1991.

They enjoyed many family vacations in Eagle River in northern Wisconsin - for a period of time that spanned seven decades. First at a cabin owned by one of her sisters, then at a lakeside cottage she and Ed bought in the early 1980's.

Survivors include her son Bruce Matasick and his wife Jan, formerly of Cincinnati and residents of Mount Dora since 2013; her daughter Marcy Matasick and husband Tom Luebben of Sandia Park, New Mexico; grandson Craig Matasick of Paris, France, his wife Jennifer, and their daughter Clara; and granddaughter Sara Matasick of Mount Dora. Other survivors include nephews Ronald Fendon of Santa Barbara, CA, Gerald Fendon of Bishop, CA, Tom Fendon of Phoenix, AZ, Frederick Dudek of Arlington Heights, IL, Don Fendon of Phoenix, AZ, and Dale Sawicke of Eagle River, WI.

In addition to her husband, Angela was preceded in death by her seven siblings; brothers Leo, Casey, and Thaddeus Dudek, and sisters Harriet Kulik, Kinga Fendon, Ursula Foh, and Lucille Sawicke.

She was known for her quick wit and lively sense of humor. When she was casually asked "How are you?", her typical response, especially in more recent years, was "sassy as ever." And when she forgot or mis-stated something, she would say "I'm alright, the world's all wrong." She also loved humming and whistling old standards - even when her short-term memory became weaker she could pick up the tune and lyrics to any old song.

She was quite religious and always looked forward to going to mass, even recently when it was difficult for her to get out. If she had a favorite saint, it would have to be St Anthony, the patron saint of finding things or lost people. Whenever anyone lost or misplaced anything she would immediately suggest they say a prayer to "Tony" (she was on a first-name basis with him).

After Ed passed away 15 years ago she often wondered out loud what she was still doing here. We tried to assure her that she was an ongoing inspiration to us - and to everyone around her. We hope she sees that now. She was always concerned more for those around her, and with her impending death she only wanted to know that her close family and friends were okay.

Relatives, friends, and neighbors are welcome to attend the memorial service at 9:00 AM Friday, August 28 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 6803 Old Hwy 441, Mount Dora, and the reception in the church social hall immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are welcome at Cornerstone Hospice, whose staff were so very helpful to Angela during her final days:

Cornerstone Hospice Foundation
2445 Lane Park Rd
Tavares, FL 32778