In Memory: Maria Regina Matek Bach, Age 51

Maria Regina Matek Bach (February 2, 1973 – January 18, 2025) died surrounded by family on Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was the daughter of Stanley J. Matek who predeceased her and Mary Regina Maier Ryan. Maria was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and spent much of her formative years in California, Arizona and Wisconsin before her family moved to Rye, New York in 1985. Maria was a graduate of Rye High School and studied for a psychology degree at Marquette University. Over the course of her career, she was an executive portfolio bid manager at British Telecom, Concert, AT&T and Vodaphone. An enterprising woman, she created several businesses that included a line of gift baskets and was a certified personal trainer. She participated in several Rye triathlons.

Over the years Maria engaged in fundraising for the Don Bosco Center in Port Chester and for the Rye Public Library and held leadership positions in the PTA at the Milton School in Rye. She was known for hosting memorable celebrations and fundraising events and enjoyed painting landscapes of Laurel Lake in Three Lakes, Wisconsin – a family cabin from her earliest childhood.

In addition to her mother, Maria is survived by her son, Andrew Matek Bach and daughter Caitlyn Jane Bach, her brother Christopher Matek (Nancy Gaugert) and sister Monica Ryan as well as nephew and nieces Lex, Ryan, Evelyn, and Frances. She is also survived by her aunts and uncles Louis Maier (Jean), Maggie Maier Marquis (Art), Nell Maier Wegmann, and John Michael “Mickey” Maier (Jane Lewis). She is further survived by her former husband Brian Bach and her caring companion Paul Gamel.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Graham Funeral Home, 1036 Boston Post Road, Rye, New York. Wake will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 4-7 PM.

May her memory be a blessing.