Matthew A. Grimme Sr.
Dec. 29, 1964 – July 9, 2025
Matthew A. Grimme Sr., 60, of Altoona, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Chicago, Ill., son of the late James R. and Katherine M. (Weaver) Grimme.
On Jan. 22, 1984, he married the former Tina M. Rodgers.
Surviving are his wife, of Altoona; a daughter, Jessica Grimme; two sons, Matthew A. Jr. and Paul Grimme; two sisters, Robin Moyer (Lloyd) and Kathryn Grimme; a brother, Mark Grimme (Marilyn); eight grandchildren: Aaron,
Arianna, Teara, Tajha, Malek, Cameron, James and Zakara; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Amir.
Matthew was employed by Martin’s Food in Altoona for more than 25 years.
He loved music and all sports, with the Dallas Cowboys being his favorite team.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing. A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.
Arrangements are by Anthony P. Scaglione Funeral Home, 1908 Seventh Ave., Altoona.