Saratoga Springs, NY - Matthew G. Johnson Sr. of Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 4, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital.

Born on Oct. 16, 1930 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late J. Moylan and Marion (Elliott) Johnson.  He is predeceased by two sisters, Marion Mochon and Joan (Victor) Gomez. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 65 years Earline K. Britton, his four children, Kathleen (Thomas) Cosmus, Maureen (Fred) Lynch, Matthew G. (Bernadette) Johnson, Jr. and Kevin (Renee) Johnson and seven grandchildren, Meghan Lynch, Michael, Joshua, Emily, Shannon, Kyle and Zacharey Johnson. Matt was also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Matt was a 1950 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard and was honorably discharged in 1954. Matt had a distinguished career with Tobin First Prize in Albany with over 40 years of dedicated service. He was promoted as Large Accounts Manager in 1978, honored as the Salesman of the Year in 1990 and retired in 1998.

A resident of Troy, NY for twenty five years, he was a former member of Watervliet BPO Elks Lodge and was a Past President of St. Vincent de Paul Society and member of St. Michael's Church in Troy NY.

An avid antique automobile enthusiast, he participated in many local and area car shows and was a member of the Saratoga Auto Museum and Buick Club of America. As family and faith always remained at the forefront of his life, he was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Clement's Church. Along with his wife Earline, they enjoyed many vacations together, including car meets in Hershey, PA, vacations to Aruba, Hawaii, Ireland and cruises in the southern Caribbean.

The family is grateful to the dedicated and compassionate staff at Saratoga Hospital, especially Dr. Madigan and the nursing staff on D-1. We would also like to thank the staff at DCI for the care provided over the years.

Relatives and friends may call from 10:30am to 12:30pm Friday, June 11, 2021 at St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in the church at 1pm Friday afternoon, then proceed to the burial in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave.

Because of Covid restrictions, please no flowers. If you wish, memorials may be made in his name to Catholic Charities of Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties, 142 Regent St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Arrangements are under the direction of The William J Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, (518-584-5373) and online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.