MERIDEN - Max D. Matsil, 88, of Meriden, and formerly of North Bellmore, NY departed this life on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. Max was born on April 18, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY son of the late Isaac and Rachael Matsil. He was raised in the Hebrew Orphan Asylum in Brooklyn. Max was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a Sergeant in the European Theater. Until his retirement he worked in the Wholesale Watch Business for more than 50 years. He served as the past president of the New York Jeweler's Benevolent Association. He was actively involved in the AHRC serving children with Downs Syndrome. In his spare time he enjoyed salt water fishing and was an avid Mets fan. Max is survived by two sons: Kevin Matsil and his wife Katherine of Meriden, CT, and Dr. Richard Matsil and his wife Susan of Millington, NJ, 9 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Cora Christine Davis Matsil, three children: David and Jayne Matsil, and Joan Tirrell along with his brothers, Raymond, Joseph, and Nathan Matsil and one sister, Anna Simon. All services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The B. C. Bailey Funeral Home of Wallingford has been entrusted with arrangements.