David G. Mata Funeral and Medical Expenses

Our dad, David (Dave) G. Mata, passed away on December 15, 2020, after a month in the hospital. His death was unexpected and sudden. Leaving behind four children Rebecca(27), David(25), Jaclyn(20), and Edward(17), along with four grandchildren.  Although our dad had a long and rough journey, he passed peacefully with his family by his side and the support of many loved ones.

In April, he lost his job due to the pandemic after working for GES for over 20 years. Being out of work, he took on many financial responsibilities, paying out of pocket for medical expenses for not only himself but also for his family.  We are creating this GoFundMe to help with the financial strain of his loss. Our dad was transferred from one hospital to another due to the unexpected severity of his condition to receive a higher level of care. Due to him needing so much care, his medical expenses accumulated.

Our dad had a tough exterior, but underneath it all, he was the goofiest man you would ever meet. You wouldn’t see our dad without a stogie in one hand and a frosty (beer) in the other. Our dad was not the best with words or saying beautiful sentiments, but he sure did let you know with his actions. If he invited you to a White Sox game, that meant he enjoyed your company. If he gave you a nickname, that was an indication of his affection for you. We will miss his crazy spontaneous dance moves, funny one-liners, and paparazzi-like tendencies of capturing every moment, whether they were big or small. At the time, we didn’t fully understand why he took so many pictures, but we are grateful for every moment he captured. Our dad lives on through the photos he took and the memories we all share with him.  Being able to keep those memories and have pieces of him in the photos is something we will cherish forever.

We understand that during this time, it is hard for everyone but anything you can contribute to his medical and funeral expenses  would be helpful. If you cannot contribute, a simple share would be appreciated.


Thank you.