Mr. Matthew C. Wessel, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Wessel of New Jersy and Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty Wessel. Graveside service will be on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Highland Memorial Gardens with Rev. Don Richards officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Trinity Counseling, for community service couseling, 1025 Montgomery Highway, Suite 214, Birmingham, AL 35216.