Abdul H. Matin (aka) Carl W. Morgan

March 17, 1944 - November 19, 2018

Abdul-Hasib Matin was born in the Bronx, New York on March 17, 1944 to the late Harry Morgan and Fannie Morgan Saunders. A native of Yonkers, New York, he graduated from Roosevelt High School. He served in the United States Air Force and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. After his service, he received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Iona College and went on to receive a master’s degree in Elementary Education from City University of New York – City College. He later enrolled in a doctoral program in the teaching of writing at Teachers’ College at Columbia University. A lover of education, he taught for many years in New York City public schools and at Graham Elementary School in Hastings, NY. He was also an adjunct professor of English at Borough of Manhattan Community College and Hostos Community College. Abdul, an accomplished poet, was an avid reader and a published writer. His publications include A Love Song, Jess Black Dances with Truth, and Reflections of an Ordinary Black Man. He enjoyed watching sports, especially basketball, and later in his life, picked up golf, and played dominoes weekly with his good friends. Early in his life, Abdul took on the role of family historian. He enjoyed collecting and telling stories about the family, and capturing memories through his writing and photography. He always enjoyed a good conversation about the things going on in the world, especially those issues affecting the Black community. He was an excellent story teller, dancer, music lover, and had an infectious laugh. In the early afternoon of Monday, November 19, 2018, Abdul passed away, surrounded by family. Abdul is survived by his loving wife, Mildred Roldan-Matin, PhD, his beloved daughters, Makeba Morgan (Timothy) Hill, EdD and Saron Morgan, his devoted son, Hasan (Rene Stewart) Matin, and three beautiful granddaughters, Meredith Hill, Jada Matin, and Mia Matin, who adored him. He is also survived by his sister, Susan (Richard) Saunders-Morris and a host of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, brother, Hasan Abdul-Mateen (a.k.a. Harry Morgan), and sister, Meredith Morgan. He will truly be missed!