Patrolman Christopher Anthony Matlosz , 27 Years Old of Manchester Twp. passed away January 14, 2011 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune.Killed in the line of duty.
Christopher was born in Elizabeth and lived in Rahway, Howell and Lakewood before settling in Manchester in 2008 where he was planning on starting his life with his future bride. Christopher was a graduate of Howell High School class of 2000. He received an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Brookdale Community College in Lincroft N.J. He graduated from the 69th Class of the Monmouth County Police Academy. Chris was employed by the Lakewood Township Police Department since August of 2006. Prior to that, Chris was employed by Freehold, Englishtown, Long Branch and Manasquan Police Departments.
He is survived by his mother Jane Caliao of Howell Twp, his loving fiancé Kelly Walsifer of Manchester Twp. Predeceased by his Father Anthony "Buddy" Matlosz who departed this life just 3 short months ago. A brother Adam Matlosz of Ewing Twp. Predeceased by his grandparents Anthony P. Matlosz and Hermine Matlosz. His Uncle Thomas of Union; His Aunts, Susan Kelly of Middletown, Jean Goldberg of Wheeling, Illinois and several cousins. He also leaves behind his future mother in law Debra Krauszer and future sister in law Kristin Walsifer both of Wall Twp, his two loving dogs Stosh and Apollo, and thousands of brothers and sisters in the law enforcement community.
Chris and Kelly were scheduled to be married April 21, 2012, at St. Rose in Belmar.
He will be remembered by his infectious smile and desire to make the world a better place, his awesome sense of humor and ability to be a prankster.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-9 PM at the Lakewood Funeral Home, 6250 Highway 9, Howell. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, 12 Noon at St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lakewood. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lakewood.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter.185 Brick Boulevard Brick, NJ 08723
Police Officer Chris Matlosz was shot and killed by a man he had stopped to talk to on August Drive at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Officer Christopher Matlosz was on patrol when he stopped his patrol car to speak with a man walking along the road. As they spoke, the male took one step back, drew a handgun, and shot Officer Matlosz three times, killing him.
The suspect immediately fled the scene. He was arrested in Camden by members of the New Jersey State Police and the United States Marshals Service 38 hours after the shooting when investigators received a tip on his whereabouts.
The subject was charged with Officer Matlosz's murder and another murder that had occurred the previous October. In February 2012, the subject was convicted of first-degree murder and several weapons offenses. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Matlosz had served with the Lakewood Police Department for five years. He had previously served with the Englishtown Police Department for two years and had also served as a special police officer with the Freehold Township Police Department, Long Branch Police Department, and Manasquan Police Department.
He is survived by his fiancee, mother, and brother.
In June 2019, Third Street was renamed Matlosz Way.
Christopher was born in Elizabeth and lived in Rahway, Howell and Lakewood before settling in Manchester in 2008 where he was planning on starting his life with his future bride. Christopher was a graduate of Howell High School class of 2000. He received an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Brookdale Community College in Lincroft N.J. He graduated from the 69th Class of the Monmouth County Police Academy. Chris was employed by the Lakewood Township Police Department since August of 2006. Prior to that, Chris was employed by Freehold, Englishtown, Long Branch and Manasquan Police Departments.
He is survived by his mother Jane Caliao of Howell Twp, his loving fiancé Kelly Walsifer of Manchester Twp. Predeceased by his Father Anthony "Buddy" Matlosz who departed this life just 3 short months ago. A brother Adam Matlosz of Ewing Twp. Predeceased by his grandparents Anthony P. Matlosz and Hermine Matlosz. His Uncle Thomas of Union; His Aunts, Susan Kelly of Middletown, Jean Goldberg of Wheeling, Illinois and several cousins. He also leaves behind his future mother in law Debra Krauszer and future sister in law Kristin Walsifer both of Wall Twp, his two loving dogs Stosh and Apollo, and thousands of brothers and sisters in the law enforcement community.
Chris and Kelly were scheduled to be married April 21, 2012, at St. Rose in Belmar.
He will be remembered by his infectious smile and desire to make the world a better place, his awesome sense of humor and ability to be a prankster.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-9 PM at the Lakewood Funeral Home, 6250 Highway 9, Howell. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, 12 Noon at St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lakewood. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lakewood.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter.185 Brick Boulevard Brick, NJ 08723
Police Officer Chris Matlosz was shot and killed by a man he had stopped to talk to on August Drive at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Officer Christopher Matlosz was on patrol when he stopped his patrol car to speak with a man walking along the road. As they spoke, the male took one step back, drew a handgun, and shot Officer Matlosz three times, killing him.
The suspect immediately fled the scene. He was arrested in Camden by members of the New Jersey State Police and the United States Marshals Service 38 hours after the shooting when investigators received a tip on his whereabouts.
The subject was charged with Officer Matlosz's murder and another murder that had occurred the previous October. In February 2012, the subject was convicted of first-degree murder and several weapons offenses. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Matlosz had served with the Lakewood Police Department for five years. He had previously served with the Englishtown Police Department for two years and had also served as a special police officer with the Freehold Township Police Department, Long Branch Police Department, and Manasquan Police Department.
He is survived by his fiancee, mother, and brother.
In June 2019, Third Street was renamed Matlosz Way.
Patrolman Christopher Anthony Matlosz , 27 Years Old of Manchester Twp. passed away January 14, 2011 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune.Killed in the line of duty.
Christopher was born in Elizabeth and lived in Rahway, Howell and Lakewood before settling in Manchester in 2008 where he was planning on starting his life with his future bride. Christopher was a graduate of Howell High School class of 2000. He received an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Brookdale Community College in Lincroft N.J. He graduated from the 69th Class of the Monmouth County Police Academy. Chris was employed by the Lakewood Township Police Department since August of 2006. Prior to that, Chris was employed by Freehold, Englishtown, Long Branch and Manasquan Police Departments.
He is survived by his mother Jane Caliao of Howell Twp, his loving fiancé Kelly Walsifer of Manchester Twp. Predeceased by his Father Anthony "Buddy" Matlosz who departed this life just 3 short months ago. A brother Adam Matlosz of Ewing Twp. Predeceased by his grandparents Anthony P. Matlosz and Hermine Matlosz. His Uncle Thomas of Union; His Aunts, Susan Kelly of Middletown, Jean Goldberg of Wheeling, Illinois and several cousins. He also leaves behind his future mother in law Debra Krauszer and future sister in law Kristin Walsifer both of Wall Twp, his two loving dogs Stosh and Apollo, and thousands of brothers and sisters in the law enforcement community.
Chris and Kelly were scheduled to be married April 21, 2012, at St. Rose in Belmar.
He will be remembered by his infectious smile and desire to make the world a better place, his awesome sense of humor and ability to be a prankster.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-9 PM at the Lakewood Funeral Home, 6250 Highway 9, Howell. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, 12 Noon at St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lakewood. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lakewood.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter.185 Brick Boulevard Brick, NJ 08723
Police Officer Chris Matlosz was shot and killed by a man he had stopped to talk to on August Drive at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Officer Christopher Matlosz was on patrol when he stopped his patrol car to speak with a man walking along the road. As they spoke, the male took one step back, drew a handgun, and shot Officer Matlosz three times, killing him.
The suspect immediately fled the scene. He was arrested in Camden by members of the New Jersey State Police and the United States Marshals Service 38 hours after the shooting when investigators received a tip on his whereabouts.
The subject was charged with Officer Matlosz's murder and another murder that had occurred the previous October. In February 2012, the subject was convicted of first-degree murder and several weapons offenses. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Matlosz had served with the Lakewood Police Department for five years. He had previously served with the Englishtown Police Department for two years and had also served as a special police officer with the Freehold Township Police Department, Long Branch Police Department, and Manasquan Police Department.
He is survived by his fiancee, mother, and brother.
In June 2019, Third Street was renamed Matlosz Way.
Christopher was born in Elizabeth and lived in Rahway, Howell and Lakewood before settling in Manchester in 2008 where he was planning on starting his life with his future bride. Christopher was a graduate of Howell High School class of 2000. He received an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Brookdale Community College in Lincroft N.J. He graduated from the 69th Class of the Monmouth County Police Academy. Chris was employed by the Lakewood Township Police Department since August of 2006. Prior to that, Chris was employed by Freehold, Englishtown, Long Branch and Manasquan Police Departments.
He is survived by his mother Jane Caliao of Howell Twp, his loving fiancé Kelly Walsifer of Manchester Twp. Predeceased by his Father Anthony "Buddy" Matlosz who departed this life just 3 short months ago. A brother Adam Matlosz of Ewing Twp. Predeceased by his grandparents Anthony P. Matlosz and Hermine Matlosz. His Uncle Thomas of Union; His Aunts, Susan Kelly of Middletown, Jean Goldberg of Wheeling, Illinois and several cousins. He also leaves behind his future mother in law Debra Krauszer and future sister in law Kristin Walsifer both of Wall Twp, his two loving dogs Stosh and Apollo, and thousands of brothers and sisters in the law enforcement community.
Chris and Kelly were scheduled to be married April 21, 2012, at St. Rose in Belmar.
He will be remembered by his infectious smile and desire to make the world a better place, his awesome sense of humor and ability to be a prankster.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-9 PM at the Lakewood Funeral Home, 6250 Highway 9, Howell. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, 12 Noon at St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lakewood. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lakewood.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter.185 Brick Boulevard Brick, NJ 08723
Police Officer Chris Matlosz was shot and killed by a man he had stopped to talk to on August Drive at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Officer Christopher Matlosz was on patrol when he stopped his patrol car to speak with a man walking along the road. As they spoke, the male took one step back, drew a handgun, and shot Officer Matlosz three times, killing him.
The suspect immediately fled the scene. He was arrested in Camden by members of the New Jersey State Police and the United States Marshals Service 38 hours after the shooting when investigators received a tip on his whereabouts.
The subject was charged with Officer Matlosz's murder and another murder that had occurred the previous October. In February 2012, the subject was convicted of first-degree murder and several weapons offenses. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Matlosz had served with the Lakewood Police Department for five years. He had previously served with the Englishtown Police Department for two years and had also served as a special police officer with the Freehold Township Police Department, Long Branch Police Department, and Manasquan Police Department.
He is survived by his fiancee, mother, and brother.
In June 2019, Third Street was renamed Matlosz Way.
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