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MATTHEW P. FOLAN

1920 - 2017

BORN

1920

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street

Norwood, Massachusetts

MATTHEW FOLAN Obituary

Name: Visitation for MATTHEW P. FOLAN
Start: 2017-01-26T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-27T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Gillooly Funeral Home

FOLAN, Matthew P. Lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2017, at age 96. Born in Norwood, he was the son of the late Peter and Nora (O'Toole) Folan. Matt was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II as a forward observer with the 26th Infantry Yankee Division. He co-owned and operated the High Street Market in Westwood and Shurfine Market in Norwood for many years. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Bunker) Folan. Loving brother of Ann Marie "Nancy" Folan and Nora Murphy, both of Norwood and the late Thomas and John Folan and Catherine Garabedian. Brother-in-law of Anne Bunker of Norwood and the late Richard and Robert Bunker. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 27th at 10:00am from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), NORWOOD, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington Street, Norwood. Interment with military honors will follow the Mass in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00-7:00pm at the funeral home.

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Norwood 781-762-0174

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for MATTHEW FOLAN

16 Entries

Lois Lydon

January 29, 2017

Matty (and Henry) were a big, big part of my life when I was a child. We always shopped at Surfine when I was growing up and when my mother got overwhelmed she could always call and get an order delivered. One of my fondest memories of my childhood. I will always remember him fondly. My sympathies to the family.

Patrick Folan

January 28, 2017

Deepest sympathy to the Folan family on the passing a of true gentleman, from his cousins in Ireland. He gave me a great welcome when I visited him on my first trip to Boston. May he Rest in Peace.

Greg Howe

January 27, 2017

Matthew P. Folan was my first employer. I began working at High Street Market when I was 15 years old. I will never forget the day Matt went for tea with a friend at Bergson's and left 4 teenagers in charge of the store whose reputation he built day to day for 30 years. The oldest of us was 17 years old. Before he left for his tea I was alarmed and I asked him, "Matt, what will I do if we have a lot of customers while you are away?" He replied, "You will take care of them and do a great job of it." Well, the customers came and I did a great job just like he said I would. I will never forget the confidence he had in me. He remained my life-long friend. It is with great pride that I will always declare: "I worked for Tam Nalof."

Greg Howe

January 27, 2017

Matthew P. Folan was my first employer. I began working at High Street Market when I was 15 years old. I will never forget the day Matt went for tea with a friend at Bergson's and left 4 teenagers in charge of the store whose reputation he built day to day for 30 years. The oldest of us was 17 years old. Before he left for his tea I was alarmed and I asked him, "Matt, what will I do if we have a lot of customers while you are away?" He replied, "You will take care of them and do a great job of it." Well, the customers came and I did a great job just like he said I would. I will never forget the confidence he had in me. He remained my life-long friend. It is with great pride that I will always declare: "I worked for Tam Nalof."

John Mulcahy

January 26, 2017

Matty and Jean were great friends with my mom, Jackie Mulcahy. I have wonderful memories of hanging at Matty's pool with my brother and sister. Always good seeing him thru the years at Shurfine, he was always happy and made me feel very welcome. He was a great guy.

Joe Cusack

January 26, 2017

"Hi oh High Street Market if we don't have it, you don't need it" was Matty's call at the High Street Market in the 80's & 90's - A true gentleman that loved a good story and a good laugh - Did so much for people less fortunate - A great friend to me and my family - RIP my friend, you were a treasure for sure - Well Done ---

Patty (King) Young

January 24, 2017

I grew up on Silver Street, just around the corner from Shurfine Market which we always referred to as "Matty's." Matty Folan greeted every person with a smile, even the kids. May he rest in peace.

Alice (Murray) Fay

January 24, 2017

We lived right across from Shurfine Market on Nahatan St. Matty was always a happy, honest man. Many a time he'd save my mom a really nice special cut of meat and was always willing to trust me if I didn't bring enough money. RIP

Bill Fleming

January 24, 2017

One of Norwood's finest Old Timers who lived out the values of everyday Judeo/Christian Principles that we don't see much more of today. Mattie was generous in so many ways. We will always remember Matt when we drive by The Shurfine Market.

Katy Folan

January 24, 2017

carol ann mccusker

January 24, 2017

A true gentleman and legend...YOU always had a smile or a good story to share...First had the pleasure of your friendship at HIGH ST MARKET/westwood! RIP

January 24, 2017

Matty was one of the kindest gentlemen I've ever met. Always a welcoming smile and a twinkle in his eye. God certainly called home another angel.