April 02, 2024

RIP David,you have touched so many hearts & lives.You will be sadly loved & missed by so many people,may GOD keep you in his arms & rest peacefully.We are sending our condolences & prayers to the family.Sincerely Bob & Cindy Lowry

April 02, 2024

Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Ray and Sue Ditzler 

April 01, 2024

Prayers be with you at this difficult time.  May the Lord bless and comfort you, your family and the Cat’s Meow family.  
Debra Frey and Mary Jean Frey

March 27, 2024

We are so sorry to read about David’s passing. His efforts at the Cat’s Meow made it a place we always looked forward going to. His interest and care for his customers always was reflected by his employees.
Peace to his family and to those who were his family at the Cat’s. 
Mike and Terrie Eshleman

March 26, 2024

So sad to hear this. I worked for Dave at Cafe chuckles.  Learned so much from him!  He had a heart of gold and surely will be missed by many. So sorry for your families loss.  
Jenny Harbold

March 26, 2024

36 years ago, I walked into Cats Meow for lunch and Dave asked me if I wanted to play backgammon. I’m so glad I did because it was the start of our long friendship. 💕 I miss him daily and will forever!
Heartfelt condolences to Tyler, Melissa & the rest of the family!
Miss you David, hope you are at peace! Your good friend  Don Horn

March 24, 2024

To Dave’s family and dear friends ………
I was shock when I saw this in the Lancaster’s paper today Sunday 3/24. Dave was one of my closest childhood friends from the 600 block of South Franklin st in Lancaster for many years. I also have a brother Dave and those two knew how to find trouble as young boys.  After many years I didn’t see Dave until he open the Cat’s Meow great food and nice place and Dave was very kind.  Sending healing prayers to the Matos family from the Woods family during this time of your loss.  Dave may you rest in Peace.
marcella rose woods

March 23, 2024

Dave was a very amazing person. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed one. He  adored his grandchildren. If you ever went to his home you would swear you were at TOYS R US. My daughter Amy is married to Craig Matos, Dave’s brother, and that’s how it was my priviledge to know DAVE, he will be greatly missed. GOD BLESS Cora Trissler

March 21, 2024

Dave will be sorely missed, always a joy to interact with either at Cat’s or their golf tournaments & lunch on the patio afterwards.  Many many years of great times, starting at Cheries Jubilee.  Always feeling so very welcome and appreciated, even in his home.  A very kind, generous and loving man, it won’t be the same without you Dave, much love forever to you & the family.  You legacy will live on…
Mark & Sheila Hough

March 20, 2024

Dave was my brother-in-law.  He welcomed me into the family with open arms.  He was always kind and generous to me, but also, to my family.  I have a lot of good memories of fun family times together.  He was genuine and he will be missed.  May peace, love, and grace be with all who knew and loved him. 🕊️

March 20, 2024

So sorry to hear of my great friend Dave Matos passing.  I knew David for a long time. Condolences to Tyler, Melissa and family. Al Bedway

March 20, 2024

Sending hugs and prayers to Tyler and Melissa and to all of David’s  family. David was a super great person to work for and I loved the 15 years that I had worked for him at Cafe Chuckles. God 🙌 
Kathleen Maurer

March 20, 2024

As patrons of Cats for many years, we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Melissa, Tyler and the rest of the Cats Meow family.
Lee and Chuck Barshinger 

March 20, 2024

Dave is in heaven, of course, pissed off, arguing with God that he shouldn’t be dead. Lol. 
Shayna Nyeste

March 19, 2024

Fond memories of Dave while at Cats and Cafe Chuckles with my parents Jack & Barbara.  Dave always greeted with a smile or wave.  He sure will be missed by many.   Sincere condolences to Tyler and Melissa, their families and the crew at Cat’s Meow. Jack and Heidi Shounder

March 19, 2024

David you will be missed and loved by so many people.You have touched alot of lives & hearts.May GOD take you in his arms & may you Rest In Peace.We send our condolences to the entire Matos family & will keep them in our prayers.
                                Sincerely 
                         Bob & Cindy Lowry

March 19, 2024

Dear Melissa and Tyler this is Doug Kreider i am deeply saddened by Daves passing i always look back at my time at chuckles and the fun times we had my deepest sympathy
Doug Kreider

March 19, 2024

David always had a smile for everyone.  He was caring and worked well with all the local businesses  May he rest in peace and may God comfort his family.  Thoughts for all his family, friends,  and fellow workers.
Cindy Santiago

March 19, 2024

My condolences to Dave’s family
Tasha maclaren

March 18, 2024

David Matos 
I have no words. You were so special to the restaurant business and the community.  
RIP  Dave 
My heart aches for all of us who have to move on without you. 
j scott greiner

March 18, 2024

A school mate and wonderful friend…. always giving to others….you truly will be missd by many..prayers and hugs for all your  Family..
Pearl Ober
 

March 18, 2024

So sorry for your loss , he will be missed and we will miss seeing him at the Cats . Keep your fond memories close to your heart. Mark and Sherrie Rutherford 

March 18, 2024

My deepest condolences to Tyler & Melissa, and the rest of the Matos & Cats family. I will never forget all the great times that I got to enjoy with Dave. We us to go to auctions together way back looking for antiques. I enjoyed working with him at Chuckles for so many years. Than waiting on him at Longhorn for years, with the whole family. And than the opportunity to work again for him at Cats. I will never forget all the valuable lessons he taught me about the restaurant business. And his generosity. May he rest in peace. 
Dawn Williams

March 18, 2024

Sending hugs and prayers to the family, and the Cats Meow family.  Truly a special guy, and will be missed.   
Linda and Steve Witter

March 18, 2024

So very, very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing…way too young!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family!
Sally Bomberger

March 18, 2024

Our families were really close growing up. My mom and his mom were best friends from childhood up, which made us  kids pretty close, growing up. Sending my condolences to his  family. R.I.P. my friend
Tammy Householder (Cueto)

March 18, 2024

Ken and I were frequently greeted by David as we sat at the bar at Cats Meow.  He always had a smile or a wave and he will be missed.  Our deepest sympathies to the family.  Thank Jesus that we are promised someday to be reunited with our loved ones.  I recently lost my mother, and it is my faith that got me through. 🙏🥰🙏
Ken and Donna Beck

March 18, 2024

Dave was an awesome boss at the Cat’s. He taught all of his employees that hard work can be rewarding and fulfilling. He treated everyone like family: customers and staff alike. He will be dearly missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Melissa and Tyler, during this time of grief. 
Kristina Ruhl Dintetman