Mathew J. Zabinski, 87 of Skaneateles, NY. entered his new life September 18, 2024. Mathew was a life member of OGCA and also held memberships in Empire State Firearms Assn., Long Island Gun Collectors, Forks of the Delaware, Connecticut Gun Guild, NEAAS, CADA & MACA. Formally a design engineer for Smith Corona and Singer, he later pursued his passion for restoration of arms & armor. His superior craftsmanship allowed him to work for clients in London, Germany & Sweden, and most of the United States. He played classical and jazz guitar, violin, & jammed with bluegrass friends at the American Legion weekly. A great loss will be felt by many at antique gun shows, vintage auto clubs, stein collector groups, antiques collectors clubs & many musical jams.