Matthew T. Papavasilion, 37, of Mount Joy, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of Thomas J. and Vasso (Pappas) Papavasilion, of Landisville.

He was of the Greek Orthodox faith and baptized at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.

Matthew was a part time chef at the Stockyard Inn and previously was employed at the Log Cabin, The Black Knight Inn, and Reflections Restaurants. He also enjoyed auto detailing. He was an accomplished carpenter working new home finish work and home improvements.

He was a 1991 graduate of Hempfield High School and played on the varsity soccer team. He was an avid deck hockey player and played on the Hot-Z Team and enjoyed playing softball. Matthew was a jack of all trades and very skilled with his hands and was hardworking. He was passionate about cooking and preparing foods.

Surviving in addition to his parents, is a girlfriend, Kristen Kober, of Mount Joy, a brother, Jon T. Papavasillion, husband of Angie of Columbia, paternal grandmother, Aspasia Papavasilion, of Lancaster, and maternal grandmother, Aspasia Buck, of Reading, and a niece Lynsey. He was preceded in death by his twin brothers, Mark and James.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service on Friday, December 17, 2010 from the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pk. Lititz, PA 17543 at 10:30am with The Rev. Alexander Goussetis officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 9-10:30am at Snyder's. Interment will be in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Matthew's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.  To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100.