Lewis Aldridge Metz Jr., 88, of Cumberland, Maryland, passed away peacefully at Devlin Manor on Thursday, February 29, 2024, surrounded by his wife and family.

Lewis, honorably known as Lew, was born August 13, 1935 in Cumberland, MD, was the son of the late Helen Harriet (Brinkman) and Lewis A. Metz, Sr. He is preceded in death by a sister: Carol Jane Pirlozzo; brother: Edmund Carl Metz, and grandson: Dennis Dillon Jr.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Carolyn A.(Callis) Metz and brother Douglas Eugene Metz.

Lew graduated from Fort Hill High School in 1953. He was employed as a tire manufacturer at the Kelly Springfield Tire Company for twenty-four years. Lew enjoyed the outdoors. He and his wife enjoyed spending time with family down on the Cacapon and Potomac Rivers. A favorite past time was traveling across the country sightseeing national and historic landmarks. He attended an endless number of sporting events in support of his kids, grandkids, and great grand kids. For all that knew Lew, he was a

permanent fixture on the front porch monitoring the pulse of Humbird Street and South End. Lew continues to serve as a role model to his family as to what it means to live a full life. Lew was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, cousin, and friend. The family would like to take the opportunity to thank those who provided professional medical care over the past several months at the Kensington, Western Maryland Health System, and Devlin Manor.

He leaves behind his children, son, Bruce Metz and wife Lauren, Robert Metz and wife Sheila, Sheila Cecil and husband Martin, Brian Metz and wife Coushatta, and Aaron Keech and wife Jenny. Lew was blessed to have twelve grandchildren; Morgan Metz, Kole Metz, Nathan Metz and wife Kelsey, Kiersten Peters and husband Nathan, Kain Metz and wife Hannah, Brittney Metz and husband Gary Silverthorn, Chelsea Merritt and husband Jake, Dennis Dillon Jr., Avenlee Metz, Chloe Malone and husband Derek, Emma Shoemaker and husband Garrett, and Evan Keech. As well as fourteen great grandchildren; Mason, Nova, Ella, Karina, Lyra, Hattie, Lottie, Maryn, Mila, Mae, Presley, Jack, Harley, and Beau.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave, Cumberland, from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 pm. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Marshall Carder officiating. Pallbearers will be Kole Metz, Morgan Metz, Nathan Metz, Kain Metz, Evan Keech, and Denny Yaider. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Following interment, the family invites loved ones and friends to meet afterwards at Fratelli's Restaurant in LaVale, MD.