Matthias G. Kritz of Ocean City, N.J. age 83 passed away Sunday May 2, 2010 at home with his family by his side. Matthias was born April 23, 1927 in Phila. Pa. to Charles J . and Elizabeth Kritz nee Srasko . He served in the U.S. Navy, was married to his beloved wife of 58 years Dolores nee {Sian}, and worked as a Phila. Fire fighter until he retired and moved to Ocean City where he enjoyed 25 years of retirement with Dolores and his family as a devoted husband,father and grandfather. Matthias is survived by his loving wife Dolores nee {Siani}of Ocean City N.J.; one son Mark G. and daughter-in-law Mary Kritz of Ocean City N.J.; three daughters and their spouses Debbie and Carl Schindele of Church Hill Pa.; Lisa and Frank Vilardo of Egg Harbor Twp. N.J.; and Lori and Tom McIntyre of Egg Harbor Twp; and a brother Charles N.J. He also leaves to continue his legacy, ten grandchildren; Mark, Christina, Cindy, Gregory, Vincent, Frank, Tommy, Nicole, Matthew & Alysha. Also, brother of the late sister, Anna Roche. Relatives and friends are invited to convey their condolences from 10:30 to 11 A.M. on Monday, May 10th followed by funeral Mass at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 114 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226. Interment will be in Cape May County Veterans Cemetery, Route 9, Cape Cay Court House, NJ. In lieu of flowers, family request donations in Matt's memory to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 333 N. Summit Street, P.O. Box 10086, Toledo, OH 43699-0086.