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MATTHEW J. HOLSWORTH

FUNERAL HOME

Burns Funeral Home - Frankford Ave.

9708 Frankford Ave.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

MATTHEW HOLSWORTH Obituary

HOLSWORTH

MATTHEW J., age 40, suddenly, Sept. 2, 2010 Beloved son of Grace M. (nee Dougherty) and the late Edward J.; dear brother of Grace McGovern (Michael), Maryanne (Kim), Susan Cifaldi (John), Richard (Betsy), Thomas, and the late Edward (Betty), Michael and Patrick; devoted uncle of Kelly, Katie, Lauren, Michele, Christine, Edward, Bree, Ian, Haley, Maya and Ally. Relatives, friends and members of Masonry Local 1 are invited to his Viewing Tuesday eve, 6 to 9 P.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), and Wednesday morning, 8:30 to 9:15 A.M., followed by Funeral Mass, St. Bernard's Church, 10 A.M. Int. Resurrection Cemetery.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Sep. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for MATTHEW HOLSWORTH

30 Entries

tracy Collado-Detrick

December 21, 2010

I new Matt 30 years ago in grade school (St. Bernards). I remember him being so incredibly funny and pulling pranks in school. HE WAS one of a kind!!! My prayers are with your family Matt.

Marie Stabler

September 10, 2010

Dear Grace and Family; There are no words to comfort you in the loss of Matt but, God is good and He will ease your pain. Our prayers are with you. God bless you all.

Linda Ziccardi

September 9, 2010

My thoughts and Prayers are with everyone who knew Matty,I have so many great memories of Matt growing up,He was TRULY one of a kind...Always had a good laugh when around him, He will be missed and The memories he left with everyone that knew him will never be forgotten...

September 9, 2010

My thoughts & prayers are with your friends & family. I met Matt over 20 years ago thru a mutual friend & he was just a TRULY nice guy!!
It was a very nice service & what a turn out, very fitting for Matt, being such a "people person"
Matt was a very funny guy & will be deeply missed by many. Gone too soon.
Fluke's will never be the same.....
Kelly Burns

Jerry Lanoza

September 8, 2010

To the Holsworth Family:
My condolences and deepest sympathies go out to all of Matt's friends and family. All though Matt and I lost touch over the years, the memories I have of Matt at St. Brenard's will last forever. He always new how to get a laugh, even from the Nuns!!!

greg paris

September 8, 2010

you will never be forgotten rest in peace

greg paris

September 8, 2010

to a friend who i will never forget rest in peace

Regina (Stabler) Wilburn

September 8, 2010

To the Holsworth Family:
My deepest sympathy to you all at this time of loss. I have fond memories of you all from Hartel Avenue!
Jeannie

Danno Frisco

September 8, 2010

Holworth Family

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Matt will be missed by many people. He was a great person, who never had a bad word for anyone. Your family will be in my prayers God Bless

Michael Slaughter

September 7, 2010

Grace, Sue, Ed, all of your family,Matt was always very respectful around my family, and always true and REAL around the guys. Matt always kept us connected to the neighborhood, and made us feel welcome at every gathering. Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you, and of course with Matt.
Michael & Melanie Slaughter

Jason Razler

September 7, 2010

I cannot fathom the profound pain and sorrow that aches in your hearts. May God bless you and bring peace to your family. I will continue to keep you and Matty in my thoughts and prayers.

Matty was a very special person who had great intelligence and the ability to create long lasting friendships and countless great memories. Matty's sense of humor was legendary. Matty died a few days short of 34 years of friendship that started in the first grade of St. Bernards.

I will miss him and I will never forget him. Until we meet again my friend ...

Liz Lydon

September 7, 2010

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Holsworth family. He was not only our landlord but a sweet friend with a heart of gold. he will truely be missed. we will always cherish our good memories

Ed Carroll

September 7, 2010

My prayers are with your family during these most difficult of times. I was fortunate to have known Matt for 8 years while we attended grade school together at St. Bernard's. He could always be counted on to bring joy and laughter to us all. I am proud to have been able to call Matt my friend.

Kelly Daly

September 7, 2010

My thougts and prayers are with the Holsworth family and all of Matt's friends. Matty was a great guy to work with at Flukes and awlways offered great advice. He will be terribly missed.

DEE YEAGER

September 7, 2010

DEAR GRACE, I WAS DEEPELY SADDENED FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WHEN I READ IN THE PAPER ABOUT YOUR SON MATT, THERE ARE NO WORDS TO HELP A MOTHER THROUGH HER PAIN,BUT I BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF PRAYER GRACE , AND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL HAVE MANY OF THOSE COMING YOUR WAY. 'LOVE YOUR BLOOD BUDDY FROM LABCORP" DEE YEAGER,

Kristen Powers-Najmola

September 7, 2010

My prayers and thoughts are with Matt's family. If it may be some consolation, know that your loved one brought happiness to everyone around him.

David Leber

September 7, 2010

My deepest sympathies go out to the Holsworth Family. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Matt will surely be missed. Your family is in my Prayers. Love you Matty! RIP!

David and Beth Leber

September 7, 2010

To the Holsworth family,
My deepest sympathy . I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your fond memories of Matt. You are in my prayers.
Rest in peace Matt.
DM

karen kelly

September 6, 2010

Sue and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this most trying time. Love Karen Kelly and Sam Blanche.

Maureen Pisano (Popp)

September 6, 2010

As a classmate of Matt's at St. Bernard's, I have so many wonderful memories! He was a very special person and will be missed by all, especially the Class of '84. May the Lord grant you peace in your time of sorrow.

Maureen Pisano (Popp)

September 6, 2010

As a classmate of Matt's at St. Bernard's, I have so many wonderful memories. He was a truly special person and will be missed by all, especially the class of '84. May the Lord grant you Peace in your time of sorrow!

Andrea Ward-McHugh

September 6, 2010

To the Holsworth family:

I have many fond and funny memories of Matt from St. Bernard's Class of '84. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Your entire family is in my prayers.

Maryanne McGurk

September 5, 2010

Matt was a kind and funny person. So full of life and humor. A rare, special person. He is most lovingly remembered by the Class of 1984, St. Bernard's School. May angels carry him home.

Maryanne McGurk

George Kirlin

September 5, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about Matthew. May the Lord bring you comfort at this most difficult time of lost of a love one.

Laurie Frisco-Wilt

September 5, 2010

May the Peace of the Lord be with you all.

Mike Kelly

September 5, 2010

i am so sorry to hear of your familys loss. my thougths and prayers are with you always

Mike Kelly

September 5, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Christine Nocito (Playford)

September 5, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow.

william

September 5, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Michael Haviland

September 5, 2010

Holsworth Family

I have many fond memories of Matt while growing up and was very sad to hear of his passing. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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