The accompanying photo is of John and his grandson, Hayden Capper, taken Saturday, June 28, 2014, after they had taken first place in the Dewey Mullins Memorial Bass Tournament held that day at West Neck Marina.
Born July 27, 1942, to John and Isabel Matyiko, "Big John," as he was popularly known, along with his brothers, were owners of Expert House Movers, which have relocated many historical structures over the years. Among those were the 1992 relocation of the Black Island Lighthouse and the 1999 relocation of the Hatteras Lighthouse.
John was predeceased by his father, mother and brother, Joe. Survivors include his wife of nearly 62 years, Barbara, as well as his children, John Matyiko III (Cyndi), of St. Cloud, Fla.; Scott Matyiko (Tracy), of Virginia Beach; Travis Matyiko (Theresa), of Virginia Beach; and Shane Harp (Michael), also of Virginia Beach. He further is survived by 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, as well as his brothers, Jimmy and Jerry, and his sister, Patsy Snow.
A visitation is planned today (Feb. 11), from 3 to 4 p.m., at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5033 Rouse Dr., Virginia Beach. The funeral will start at 4 p.m., with a private burial to follow.
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