Mitchell S. Matyka age 66 of Brookline passed away September 20th at the Cambridge Hospital. Born and raised in Boston, he attended Cathedral High School and received his Associates Degree from Massasoit Community College & Bunker HiIl Community College in Criminal Justice. He has lived in Brookline for the last 35 years and previously lived in Weymouth. He was a member of the Boston Police Department for many years before retiring in 1990 and was a member of the Boston Police Silver Shields & the retired Boston Police Officers Assn. Beloved husband of Barbara A. (Maccini). Father of Michael of FL, Jarred of NJ and Lissa Matyka of NY. Grandfather of Emily & Olivia Matyka. Brother of Carol Brouillette of Chicopee, Frances Morganelli of Sandwich and the late Anna Anderson. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Friday 5-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited to attend a funeral service at the funeral home Saturday morning at 10. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Assn 330 Congress St # 501 Boston, MA 02210-1258.