Mathew J Wingle

Branchville - Mathew J. Wingle, III, age 76 passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Newton Medical Center while surrounded by his loving children. Born and raised in the Passaic and Clifton area to the late Mathew J. Wingle, Jr. and Dorothy (Rink) Wingle, he lived in Clifton before moving to Sussex County in 1972. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Wingle was the co-owner of the former Wingle Brothers Construction, had owned and operated Sussex Garden Center, and owned and operated Cedar Ridge Nursery in Augusta before his retirement. He patented various plants that exist in many arboretums around the US and Europe. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed teaching children the outdoor sports. His passions were training AKC field trial competition dogs and was a member of the Hudson Highland Retriever Association. He was also a member of Ducks Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the NRA, and was dedicated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Mr. Wingle was a member of AA and just celebrated his 47th year sober. He was a positive role model and mentor to many. He was also a boat builder, crafting custom cedar strip canoes and duck hunting boats. He was passionate about his children and his grandchildren and was extremely proud of his family. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard Wingle, Sr. in 2011. Mr. Wingle is survived by his son, Mathew J. Wingle, IV of Augusta; his two daughters, Beth Wingle and her fiance Vince Settineri of Liberty and Diana Wingle George and her husband Greg of Abingdon, MD; and his grandchildren, Mat, Kevin, Kylie, Kendyl and Chase. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 2-5 p.m. at Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Memorial services will follow at 5 p.m. at the funeral with the Rev. Msgr. John V. Boland, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com»(Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered before this line)