John P. Matos

John "Piques" Matos passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife Adriana L Matos and their son John L Matos.

Mr. Matos was born in Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores. He was the son of the late Antonio Matos and Maria Matos (Piques). He and his family has lived in Mattapoisett for over 40 years.

He was an extremely hard worker & had worked several jobs throughout the years. As a machine operator at New England Rope & Lambeth Rope, painting many homes & businesses in Cape Cod, worked as a deckhand on a couple of local lobster boats "Thank you Sam & Dave for the many laughs & stories with him fishing throughout the years". Then finally worked as a presser at Joseph Abboud Manufacturing in New Bedford until his retirement.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the love he had training his hunting dogs throughtout the years. At anytime you would see him spending time outside taken care of his landscaping, gardening, or his love to cook that he shared with family and friends.

He is also survived by his siblings, Fernanda Sousa, Margarida Sousa, Germina Raposo, and Louis Matos, all of New Bedford. As well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Arturo M. Matos and Antonio J. Matos.

His visiting hours will be held Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 9-10:30 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett, followed by his Memorial Mass at 11AM in St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St, Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Humane Society & Shelter - SouthCoast.