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Matthews, Jeffrey M. WATERVLIET Jeffrey M. Matthews, 38, died suddenly, July 5, 2008 at his home. Born in Troy on June 14, 1970, he is the beloved son of Gary J. Matthews and Kathleen M. Riley. Jeff was a 1988 graduate of Watervliet High School where he played football for the Cannoneers. While growing up, he also enjoyed playing hockey at the Dome in Watervliet. He was employed at one time by St. Joseph's Provincial House in Latham as a cook. He was a New York State Corrections Officer for 12 years, most recently working at Coxsackie for NYS Correctional Services. Jeff was a huge New York Yankee baseball fan and also followed the NY Rangers in hockey and the NY Giants in football. He loved the outdoors especially at Sacandaga Lake where he enjoyed fishing. He is the beloved husband of Melanie B. Shannon Matthews; proud father of the late Michael Scott Matthews; loving son of Gary J. (Loretta) Matthews of Watervliet and Kathleen M. (Jim Pallotolo) Riley of Colonie; brother of the late Scott Vincent Matthews; son-in-law of Richard and Shirley Crispo Shannon of Latham; brother-in-law of Cynthia Perrier and the late Michael Shannon; stepbrother of Dana and Bobby Hotaling and Veronica Dougherty. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends. The funeral will be Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. from the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet and at 8:30 a.m. at St. Brigid's Church, Watervliet, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Watervliet. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet, NY 12189 to assist with funeral expenses. Condolence book at www.ParkerBrosMemorial.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 8, 2008.

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Mom

July 7, 2010

Rest in Peace my sweet boy.

Love is forever Jeff.

Mom xoxoxoxoxo

July 5, 2010

Jeff,

Two years ago you left us and how empty life is without you! I love and miss you every day and always will. You will be forever young while we grow old and senile. Love you, love you, love you - until my dying breath I'll miss you.

Love,

Love, Mom xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

June 14, 2010

40 years ago we had a son Jeffrey Michael and what a precious boy he was. God bless you and keep you on your 40th b'day Jeff. I love you and miss you so very much.

Mom xoxoxoxox

June 4, 2010

So Jeff, the Yankee Bucket Cap is going on our boat with me.....that is great! And there may be a lock of your hair floating around Sacandaga too! Love you and miss you Jeff.

Mom xoxoxoxoxox

May 27, 2010

The 2010 Memorial Day weekend is at hand and my heart longs for the times we spent together at Sacandaga. It will never be the same without you Jeff and you will be in my thoughts almost every minute. I miss you so much....love you so much.

Mom

May 13, 2010

Just to say "I love you" xoxoxox

Love, Mom xoxox

May 9, 2010

In a dream I saw your face, you started to say something and I woke up......maybe it was "Happy Mother's Day".......thanks for that Jeff. Miss you and love you so much.

Mom xoxoxoxxo

April 22, 2010

Love you, love you, love you.

Love, Mom

April 18, 2010

Jeff,

Miss you every single day, not less, maybe more!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Mom xoxoxoxoxoxox

April 8, 2010

I love you and miss you Jeff.

Mom & Jim xoxoxox

April 4, 2010

To Jeff, Michael and Scott: 'Happy Easter' and to Jim, George, Vince and Mom & Dad......we miss you so much everyday.

Love,

Because you were a Yankee Fan!!

March 28, 2010

Cardinal on a Winter Day

March 28, 2010

March 28, 2010

This one reminds me of you too Jeff. You loved feeding and watching the birds, especially Cardinals and Yellow Finches. xoxoxo

This sunset reminds me of you Jeff. Beautiful as you!

March 28, 2010

Love, Mom xoxoxoxox

March 23, 2010

Jeff,

Thinking of you and Michael. Also Scott and all my best buddies who are gone. You are missed every day...just hoping you're laughing now and happy as can be.

Love, Mommy xoxoxoxoxoxox

March 15, 2010

Thinking of you Jeff and hoping you are at peace with Scott, spending awhile together today. Seems like yesterday he had to go but 9 years already. Hope you both feel my love....and always will.

Mom xoxoxoxo

March 7, 2010

Jeff,

Just thinking of you all. My Dad's 29th year already. Love you and miss you all so much. xoxoxoxxoxo

Mom xoxoxoxox

March 4, 2010

Another anniversary(s) coming up this month Jeff. Grandpa Riley 3/7 and your brother Scott 3/15......let them know how much they are missed. Praying for all of you and missing you all. Love,

Mom xoxoxoxxo

February 22, 2010

Miss you everyday and think of you everyday. Hope you are at peace and happy and enjoying whatever comes after life here with Michael and Scott and all other relatives who have gone. Miss all of you so much.
Love,

Mom

February 10, 2010

Love you to pieces and miss you everyday. Too bad we can't get technology to transmit to you now!!
Love and kisses and hugs,

Mom xoxoxoxox

February 4, 2010

Jeff,

Just thinking of you and hoping you are happy and peaceful as the scriptures tell us. I listen to your voice on my small recorder and just love to hear it. Well, pray for all of us left behind, that we can someday be reunited.

Love you,

February 1, 2010

Jeff, I know you must know how much you,re missed as I pray for you,Michael & Scotty everyday. Life as I know it has changed drastically since you left us. Love Dad & Loretta

Mom

February 1, 2010

Jeff,

Missing you and Michael and Scott. Love you so much.

xoxoxxo

Mom

January 23, 2010

Jeffrey,

It's still so strange without you living, and knowing I can pick up the phone and call you or drive down to see you. It pains everyday, but you earned your peace and my prayer is that you are happy and peaceful with your sons. You know how much I love you, you're with me everyday.
Love you bushels of diamonds as Grandma used to say. xoxoxoxoxoxo

Love, Mom

January 17, 2010

Jeff,

LOVE YOU, MISS YOU, PRAY YOU HEAR ME!

oxoxxoxoxoxox

Mom xoxoxox

January 11, 2010

Jeff,

Be at peace and feel our love for you everyday. Love you so much and miss you so much.

Mom xoxoxo

January 8, 2010

Jeff,

Love you, miss you, love you, miss you.

Mom xoxoxxoxo

January 3, 2010

Jeff,

Here we are in FL and the weather is coldest is history!! What a life!! Love you, miss you, pray that you are @ peace.

Mom xoxoxox

December 29, 2009

Jeff,

Can't believe it's going to be 2010 pretty soon...so sorry you had to go. I love you so very much and miss you.

Love,

Mom & Jim xoxoxoxox

December 21, 2009

Jeff,

Missing you as always and thinking of how we spent our Christmas together!! It will be lonesome without you and Scott and Michael, but we'll be wishing you Merry Christmas anyway!

Love,

Love, Mom & Jim xoxoxoxox

December 13, 2009

Jeff,

Holidays are around the corner and it's just so different without you. We miss you everyday, but around this time of year it's just not so joyful. Love you so much......and Michael and Scott too.

Nicole

December 11, 2009

Jeff,

Missing you my dear, old friend.

Mom xoxoxox

December 7, 2009

Jeff,

Love you, love you and love you some more!!

Love, Mom xoxox

November 27, 2009

So yesterday was Thanksgiving, missed you again and always will.

Mom xoxox

November 24, 2009

Thinking of you Jeff....I know you would be calling if you could. Love you lots!!

Love, Mom xoxox

November 15, 2009

Writing a note to say "love you" and thinking of you everyday. Miss you Jeff.

Love Mom xoxoxoxo

November 6, 2009

My thoughts are with you Jeff, hoping that your Uncle Jim will be meeting up with you now. He left us on 11/4 and I pray he will see you and Scott and Michael and all the family.......Mom Dad George Vince dear God.....I will love you all every day for as long as I live. Please pray for us and especially Uncle John.

Mom xoxoxoxox

November 3, 2009

Missing you as we move to another month, November. Time just moves right along. Not looking forward to holidays without you. My love is with you always and I know yours is with me too!!

October 30, 2009

Thinking of you Jeff, Michael and especially Scott also on the day after his 41st birthday. God bless you each and if only I knew for sure you are all together.

Love you and miss you every single day.

Mom xoxox & Jim too

Mom xoxoxoxoxox

October 5, 2009

October and fall are rolling along...again without you Jeff. You are in my heart and mind everyday. Miss you so much.

Love,

Mom xoxoxoxoxox

September 30, 2009

Sending love Jeff, praying for your peace. Missing you everyday. Life not the same without you. You were one of a kind my son, irreplaceable!!

Love,

Mom xoxoxoxoxox

September 23, 2009

Jeff,

As life goes on around me, I still feel an overwhelming sense of loss everyday. Your passing has changed so much for me, still trying to find a balance. One thing is certain, nothing will ever really fill the space that you left. I pray to God that you know how much I still love you and forever will be grateful to have had you around for awhile.

Love,

September 22, 2009

Jeff, I can't begin to explain the way both Loretta & I feel since your passing. We've made a memorial in our yard to honor you in such a way that we know you would appreciate it. We have a statue of St.Francis with birds and we now feed the birds while thinking of you each & everyday. We love & miss you. Dad & Loretta

Mom & Jim

September 21, 2009

Jeff,

Now back in NY and thinking how good it would be to see your face and hear that laugh. We really miss you so much. Please give Mike a kiss for us.....

Love you xoxoxoxox

Mom & Jim

September 16, 2009

Jeffrey,

Miss you and love you......gotta tell the world and you everyday!

Wifey~

September 15, 2009

Happy 8th Anniversary Honey--Miss You and Love You Very Much!!

Mom

September 15, 2009

Happy 8th Wedding Anniversary! Love you.

Mom

September 14, 2009

Thinking of you Jeff, even on a trip to Florida, I think of you every few minutes. Tomorrow would be your 8th wedding anniversary, so we're thinking of Melanie in a special way also.

I love and miss you. xoxoxox

Mom xoxoxoxox

September 7, 2009

Well Jeff, it was as expected, lonesome without you (and Melanie) at the lake. I write to say "I love you and miss you everyday" and always will.

Love,

Mom

September 3, 2009

It's hard to imagine that this upcoming Labor Day is our second without you. Will never stop missing you and loving you and remembering the fun days.

Always thinking of Michael Scott too!

Love,

Mom

August 26, 2009

Thinking of you Jeff & Michael, missing you so much. Wondering how things are with the two of you?

Love you both so much. xoxoxoxoxox

Your wife & mommy

August 21, 2009

Well today is our son's 2nd birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL
Not a day goes by that I don't think of our precious boy. Make sure you give him a hug and a kiss for me, and tell him that I love him and miss him very much--Love you both--XOXO

Mom & Jim

August 20, 2009

Two years ago tomorrow (8/21/07) we were thrilled with the birth of Michael Scott. How heartbroken we are that he couldn't stay with us. Give him a big kiss for all of us Jeff. We miss you both so much. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Love

Mom

August 12, 2009

Just thinking of Jeff and Michael....missing you both. Thinking of Melanie also during August which brings another anniversary that's so hard to understand. Surviving life and death sure is hard.....doing the best we can.
Love you soooo much.

Mom

August 4, 2009

Jeff,

I need to write today and express my gladness for all the people who have tried to ease our pain. Kelly.....thank you so much, your note was wonderful. Charlotte Hablutzel....thank you.
We will never get over the loss of Jeff. He was dealing with so many issues and "if only" comes to mind too often. Anyway, all of my gratitude to his friends and my family for trying to ease the pain.
God bless Jeff and all of his friends' family members who have left us. God bless the friends who will never forget Jeff. He would be so thrilled about that! Love,

Kelly Egan

August 4, 2009

Kathy & Gary.. I am writing to let you know that I have been thinking of you and Jeff. I spent a lot of the summer up at my mom's and in the yard and would see your old house across the street and think of Jeff and our great childhood in the 'hood'. Especially on June 14th. I've always held that day, the day before my birthday, in my heart. Every year since a kid, I would wake up on that day thinking "today if Jeff's birthday. I wonder how he is and what he's doing today". I will always for the rest of my life, wake up on that day the same way I always have... I promise.

I know this time must still be hard for you, but know he will never be forgotten. I wish I had better words for you to make you feel better.

Just so you know, my family always loved Jeff. Like he was one of us. He would stop by to visit my parents every so often, just to check in, say hello and see how they were doing. In the summers, he would drive by and if anyone were in the yard, he would stop for a chat. He had a huge heart. About a year before he passed, he stopped by our house and expressed his sadness & sympathy for my dad's passing. It meant a great deal and we really appreciated it.

I hope this note finds you well. I hope you have been able to find a little peace for yourselves. I just felt it was important that you know I will forever have fond memories of your son, my friend, Jeff.

~Your Wife~

August 2, 2009

There has been soo many days when I've needed you to ask for your help in life situations and you are not here to help me through them?? You knew what to say and how to help me through these difficult situations.. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you or our son...Miss You Both..Love You

Mom & Jeff

July 31, 2009

The way we were.

July 31, 2009

Jeffrey,

We love you and miss you too!

Mom xoxox

Mom & Jim

July 28, 2009

Thinking of you today.....Melanie's 34th birthday. Not the same without you, but we do the best we can. Our thoughts and prayers are for you everyday....and for us too!!

Love you so much.

Mom

July 24, 2009

Jeff,

Miss you and love you lots!

Mom

July 22, 2009

Not much going on with life Jeff. Weather not so good for July again. Miss you every day and struggling with all of it as you were after Michael. I know some of what you were going through now and so easy to become very depressed! Sometimes I can smile when a funny memory of you comes to mind. Love you always....

Mom xoxox

July 18, 2009

Well Jeff, maybe you will come across another friend sometime soon. You will remember Jack Lemner who visited with us several times and who thought the world of you. He liked all the things you do, fishing, boating and the outdoors. Well, he passed away this year on the same date 7/5 as you last year. God only knows, if possible, he will somehow contact you.
Decided to put some of my thoughts in your guest book so years (if here) later we can read, kinda like a diary and at the same time, letters to you.

Love you and miss you, trying to keep "faith and hope" in my heart!!

Mom

July 17, 2009

Just to say "I Love You" and Michael too!!

xoxoxox

Mom

July 10, 2009

Thinking of you Jeff and also Melanie and Michael. Not all days are bad, just so very different than we had hoped for..

Love you bushels of diamonds!!

Mom (& Jim too)

July 7, 2009

Jeff,
Without a doubt you are with me every minute of the day. I miss you so much and want to thank you for being my son. I pray that you are at peace with your son Michael and child un-named. I pray that Scott and all others who went before you have found you and helped you be at peace.

You will live in my heart until my day is done and my love for you will not cease. I sign the way you addressed my valentine card you gave me a few years ago.....Love, Mommy xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Melanie Matthews

July 5, 2009

Jeffrey,

Missing and thinking of you on your 1st anniversary. I just hope that you have finally rid of your pain, and you are at peace and having a grand ole time with our son Michael Scott. Please give him a hug and kiss for me. Love you and miss you both very much. Love your wife forever,
Melanie

July 5, 2009

Jeff It's been 1 whole year since you left us and the pain has not gone away, if anything it seems to have gotten worse. We can't even begin to tell you the pain we're going thru, no that's not true as you to experienced the same pain with Michael's passing and while they say time heals all wounds I personally think they're wrong. Parents should "NEVER" have to bury children as we know all too well. Jeff we all love & miss you, be @ peace and enjoy Michael & Scott & the rest of our family until we meet again. Love Dad & Loretta

Kathy Matthews

July 5, 2009

Jeff,
Missing you on your 1st anniversary.
Love you and miss you very much.
Love Mom.

July 3, 2009

Dear Jeff,

You are being though of today as your 1 year anniversary approaches. I hope with all that you went through that you are finally at peace,along with Michael and Scottie. If you happen to run into your aunt Dot say Hi to her for me. May God watch over you all till we all meet again.

Love and God Bless,
Uncle Tom

June 17, 2009

June 17,2009

Jeff, your birthday has come & gone but there really isn't any "Happy" in there. You're with us in our thought's and prayer's and knowing that you're @ peace sure helps and knowing that you're with Michael helps even more. If you can see and hear us then you certainly must know how much you are loved and missed by your parents and everyone you touched in life. Love Dad & Loretta

June 15, 2009

This is the day we spent with you one year ago. We had pizza and wings on Father's Day to celebrate your birthday. You were so appreciative of even that! I know you weren't yourself that day or many days prior. Just wish we could have helped you.
Can you hear my thoughts of you? Can you forgive our shortcomings? You had so much sadness in your life that was not deserved and for that I am so sorry.
Whatever you feel now, I hope it is "happiness and peace".
I cherish the treasured memories of good times and thank God for the 38 years with you.
Love, Mom

June 14, 2009

Happy Birthday Jeff!!

We went to "Down the Hatch", (one of your favorite places in NYC) with your father and Loretta on Friday. We talked of some very happy memories, for which we are all thankful.

May you rest in peace, Jeff.

Love,
Aunt Pat and Uncle Lynn

Mom

June 10, 2009

If it were possible for you to just stop by and share a long hug for your birthday you know how happy I would be!!
Just love you and miss you every single day.
Dear God, please let Jeff be feeling the love I have in my heart that will never die. I love you Jeff.

Nicole

June 9, 2009

I miss you, my friend. So much has been going on in my life and I've thought of calling you so many times. You always had a way of making my troubles seem like the 'small stuff'. Dreading your upcoming birthday, knowing it is 1 of 2 days we always made sure to speak to one another.

Please watch over your parents and help them through their grief.

I miss you dearly.

Love, Mom

March 23, 2009

Thinking of Jeff and Mike as always. Miss you both and love you as much as ever. Rest peacefully.

Love, Mom

January 30, 2009

Thinking of Jeff as always and wondering what the year 2009 has in store for us without our Jeffrey and Michael. My thoughts are always with you too Melanie and I pray everyday for peace and the acceptance of our terrible loss.
God Bless.

Michele Harris

December 17, 2008

Thinking of you at the holidays.....One thing we do know for sure is Jeff has everyone in heaven laughing! They are probably having snow ball fights and making snow angels..haha...You are in my thoughts and prayers. I think of all of you constantly.

Mom

December 5, 2008

Thanksgiving is over and now on to Christmas. Jeffrey and Michael are missed so much and the holiday will be just so difficult. My faith and family and friends have to carry me through, other than that there is nothing that can. Love and miss you Jeff (on your 5 month anniversary) and Mike.

Jennifer Dorrance

December 4, 2008

Kathy, Gary, Melanie,

Just wanted to let you know that not a day goes by that I dont think of Jeff and all of you. There are so many great memories I have of him and miss him everyday!! You are in my heart and my prayers.

Gary Matthews

November 17, 2008

Jeff, they say that time heals all wounds but I'm not so sure about that. I seem to be dying from the inside and can't seem to do anything about it. You meant more to me than you or anyone will ever know. I love you and take some solace in knowing that you're with Michael & Scotty. I love & miss you. DAD

Mom

November 14, 2008

Jeff,
Each day I still read the entries in your guest book and they give me comfort. So "thank you" to those who wrote. Jeff, you are in my thoughts every single hour of the day and you are missed and loved so much. Jeff, please be at peace with your loved ones who went before because that is what makes sense and nothing more. Love you so much and that will always remain.

Karen Cooper

August 27, 2008

Dear Matthews Family,

I just found out of Jeff's passing from Jay With. I was so shocked. I actually went to the prom with him and dated him for quite a while during high school. I am so saddened by this. I lost my mother last year so I know the grief. I hope God blesses you with strength and just know that you are not alone. Jeff had a way about him that could always bring me up and put a smile on my face. I am sure he is shining down on all of us right now.

Julian (Jay) With

August 27, 2008

Gary, Kathy and Melanie,
I was very sad this morning when I was doing a search for Jeff to catch up with him and see how he was doing only to find out that he had passed away, I will remember all of the fun times we had together. I will truly miss him he could always make you laugh when you were having a bad day. Please contact me if you need anything at all.

Thomas M Riley Sr

July 31, 2008

To my beloved family, Kathy, (Jim) Gary,(Loretta) and Melanie.
There are no words that I could say that have not all ready been said. Know that Jeff, Michael and Scottie will be in my prayers each and every day. Know that you all will be also.

May God Bless you all with his Greatness,

Love and God Bless,

Tom

Carole and William Rainville

July 26, 2008

Dear Gary and family, We have been away and just learned today of your terrible loss of your beloved son. We treasured and appreciated your words of sympathy to us and want to express the same love and compassion to you. There is nothing that can prepare us for such a tragedy, but our beloved sons will always be with us with their love, and while God had a different plan for our boys what we imagined, we have faith that He knows best and will care for them in a better place. May God bless you and your family, and our love and prayers are with you.
With much love,
Carole and William Rainville

aimee & dustin kot

July 17, 2008

melanie & family, our thoughts & prayers are with you daily. Your all such a strong family to be dealing with yet another tragedy so soon. Im so sorry for all this pain you were dealt with! life sure is crazy & confusing. One thing is for sure, jeff is with his son & brother & as family reunited again, they will be watching over all of you forever!! Jeff brought alot of joy and laughter into this world.. and now he's needed somewhere else. (he was a popular guy) we all have alot of great memories of jeff, we will cherish forever and knowone can ever take those away from us. love u all!!

Tracy Egan Lasek

July 16, 2008

Dear Matthews Family,
I am still shocked and saddened by Jeff's sudden loss. He will forever be a big part of my childhood memories of growing up on 3rd Ave in Watervliet. He was one of the kindest people I knew and brought laughter to everyone he met. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Alice Kennedy

July 15, 2008

Gary, My heart is really breaking for you and your family. I know what it is it like to lose someone so close. No words I could say would help now but in time your love and family will help. I still miss you at Support Operations you always made the day alot brighter, so I hope this note helps a little. God Bless and Guide you and your family in the coming months.

Celeste Lawler

July 15, 2008

Gary,

I'm deeply saddened to read of your son's sudden passing. Please know you, his mother, wife and extended family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May God give all of you the strength and support you need to cope with your loss. You have indeed have had more than your share.

Michele Harris

July 12, 2008

You have all been on my mind and in my prayers every day.

When our family lost someone unexpectedly I read this and it really helped me. I thought I would share it with you.

Trust the Lord completely; don't ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success” Proverbs 3:5-6 (TLB).

We all face tough times that challenge everything we believe. And we often have the hardest time seeing God's hand when we're in difficult situations - because we just don't understand what He is doing. But the exhilarating thing is that God uses tough times to show us His favor and blessing. It may not feel comfortable at first, but seek God's face all the more when you're struggling. When you ask Him, He will give you everything you could possibly ever need to make it through the trying times. And He will give you special eyes to see Him through all of your hardships. Your human understanding will fall short, so just give God full control and watch the blessings flow.

A Prayer for Today

God, give me the eyes to see Your face in the midst of my troubles. Thank You for never leaving me and for giving me what I need to persevere through my roughest days. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

You have alot of people thinking about all of you and praying for all of you. We are truly sorry.

Mike Gaetano

July 12, 2008

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about
Jeffs passing my heart goes out to
you and your family at this difficult
time.

Bernadette Boardman (Gilson)

July 11, 2008

I was stunned today to learn about the Jeff's untimely passing. I remember sitting in front of Jeff and his wife on an airplane a few years back. My kids were excited as we flew into the Albany airport, passing over Watervliet. I pointed out all the "landmarks" we saw. Jeff joined in on the conversation and we caught up quickly. He was always the sweetest, nicest, friendliest guy. My heart goes out to Jeff's family for their devastating loss. God bless you!

Nicole LaPierre-VanAuken

July 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Pepe LaBoissiere

July 10, 2008

Dear Matthews Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in these tough times. I am so sad that we have lost such a good friend. He will truly be missed. As I was reading the other entries, I was remembering all the great times I have had with Jeff. He was one of the funniest and most loyal people I have ever met. We were all lucky to have Jeff in our lives. God bless you.

Lou & Deb Basle

July 10, 2008

Melanie, Kathy, Jim, Gary, Loretta:

We sit here trying to think of things to write to you, but can't think of anything that make sense. You know we are here for you and there isn't anything you could ask that we wouldn't do. Please don't hesitate to ask. You know how much Jeffery meant to us, he was like one of our own sons. We all grew up together. We love you all so much.

Veronnica (Sluus) Pluckrose

July 10, 2008

Dear Matthews Family~
I attended High School with Jeff and wanted to express my deepest sympathy to your entire family for your loss. Though I haven't seen Jeff in years, I will always remember him with a big smile on his face and how he managed to be so pleasant to everyone he came in contact with. He surely will be missed...

Karen Kot

July 10, 2008

Gary,
I am so deeply saddened for the loss of your son. I worked with you many years ago on Holland Ave and have always remembered you as a proud and loving father to your sons.
My heartfult sympathy to you and your family for the grief and pain you have endured with all the losses in your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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