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Edward Matthews Obituary

MATTHEWS - Edward P., age 83, a 55 year resident of Mineola on August 22, 2008. Proud WWII Navy Veteran, Member of VFW Post #5253, Albertson and Member Knights of Columbus, Corpus Christi Council #2502. Beloved husband of Lorraine. Loving father of Carole Ward (James) and Julie Callahan (Larry). Devoted grandfather of Matthew (Donna), Christopher and Lauren. Dear brother of Dorothy D'Avanzo and George Matthews. Visiting Monday 2-5 and 7-9pm, Cassidy Funeral Home, 156 Willis Ave., Mineola. Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:45am Corpus Christi Church. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 24, 2008.

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Lauren Callahan

August 26, 2008

I miss you pups. I love you so much. You are such a great role model, i hope i can be just like you one day. I know I'll see you again one day. I love you <3

Stephen and Marianne King

August 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ed was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him.

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