Boston, John Joseph Matheus a longtime Taunton resident died Friday May 27, 2011 at Tufts Medical Center after a brief illness. He was 58yrs of age. He was the loving husband of Lorraine Matheus of Taunton. He was born in Taunton, son of Gilbert Matheus of Taunton and the late Dorothy (Couto) Matheus. He graduated from Dighton Rehoboth High School He was member of the Berkley Congregational Church, he was also a member of the Veterans of Berkley and Bay State Street Machines. Mr. Matheus served in the Untied States Navy and is a Veteran of Vietnam Era. In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter Jillian Matheus of Taunton, one sister Gail (Matheus) Barney of RI and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Matheus burial will be private. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service which will be held at the Berkley Congregational Church in Berkley on Saturday June 11, 2011 at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of John Joseph Matheus can be made to, Dr. David Denofrio Director of the Heart Failure Unit, Tufts Medical Center 800 Washington St. Boston Ma 02111 Arrangements made by the Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St, Taunton