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Matthew Kevin Rowley
Forest, Virginia
1962 - 2007
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Matthew Kevin Rowley, 44, of Forest, died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2007. He was the husband of Gena Chuilli Rowley.
He was born Dec. 6, 1962, in Cambria Heights, N.Y. Upon completion of NYPD police academy he served 20 plus years with the department. He retired as a highly decorated Lieutenant and was a pilot and instructor at Floyd Bennett Field for the NYPD aviation unit. He was recently employed by the FAA in Richmond. He was a loving father of Robbie and Carrie Rowley.
A memorial service for Matthew will be announced at a future date.
Memorial gifts for the trust of Matthew's children may be sent to Rowley Family Fund c/o Suntrust Bank 18077 Forest Road. Forest, VA 24551.
Diuguid Funeral Service, Waterlick Chapel, is serving the family, 237-2722.
Condolences may be sent to www.diuguidfuneralservice.com
This obituary was originally published in The News & Advance.
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Happy birtday Matt was just Looking at some old pics of us and remembering how we used to celebrate our birthdays together Dec 6 and 16th Best Friends Forever! Always thinking of you.
Vinny Bock
December 20, 2011 | Wellsville, NY
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I worked with Matt at the FAA while he was assigned to our Special Emphasis Investigations Team in Ft. Worth, TX. Matt and I were on several assignments together and I enjoyed listening to his stories about the NYPD. Matt had a great sense of humor and he always had a joke handy at the right time. I know also that Matt loved his family very much. I'm posting this message, at this time, because today (3/7/11), the government released a 17 minute video showing the collapse of the Twin Towers....
Dave Baron
March 08, 2011 | Phoenix, AZ
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never forgotten. A true hero and amazing husband and dad. You did it all.
Jamie
November 13, 2009 | NC
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Thinking of Matt and his family on this anniversary date.
Patricia Lyons
August 06, 2008 | Bainbridge Island, WA
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(Early)scenes from a life:
1)1970-3. Somewhere in this timeframe the whirling bundle of energy that was Matty would detect the sound of helicopter rotors and race madly out the door of the house in Cambria Heights. He would wave exuberantly shouting "James". After some months of this the still very young Matty screened out false alarms aurally: he knew that the rotors of Army helicopters had a heavier sound and only raced outside for the real McCoy.
2)Towards the end of this period the...
Richard Rowley
November 05, 2007 | Lafayette, IN
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Matt, your layed back style, quick wit and cheshire grin will never be forgotten. My visits to the AU when you were working were never boring. You truly will be missed my friend.
John Tucci
October 20, 2007 | Staten Island, NY
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I had the pleasure to have worked and flown with both Jimmy and Matt, two of the worlds greatest aviators. Matt was always quick with a joke and a smile. He was always willing to give of himself to help others with no thought of reward.My heart goes out Gina and the children. Gods speed Matt
Tadgh McNamee
September 07, 2007 | Staten Island, NY
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I worked and flew with Matt in the NYPD Aviation Unit. You could not find a more talented Aviator. Matt was just a nice guy. Easy going and fun to be around. sorry you left us so soon.
To Gena and the children my hart goes out to you.
Roy Alberti
August 27, 2007 | Massapequa, NY
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