Ferdinand Fred Matos Irizarry, 74, died Dec. 25, 2011. He was born July 2, 1937 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico to Primitivo Matos, Sr. and Asia Irizarry. Formerly of Long Island, NY, he retired from PSG Professional Services Group Inc. as a Systems Maintenance Technician and Mechanic. Fred was preceded in death by 2 sons, Ferdinand Matos, Jr. and Enrique R. Matos. He is survived by his son, Victor Matos; daughters, Susan Asia Thomas, Angela Rose Johnson; step-daughter, Charlotte Denton; brothers, Primitivo Matos, Jr. and Jose A. Matos; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at 2:00pm at Mercer-Adams Chapel, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany.