Matthew-Creighton-Obituary

Fr. Matthew E. Creighton S.J.

Troy, Michigan

Feb 8, 1927 – Nov 23, 2018 (Age 91)

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BORN
February 8, 1927
DIED
November 23, 2018
AGE
91
LOCATION
Troy, Michigan

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November 23, 2018. Age 91. A Jesuit for over 70 years. Fr. Matt served as the 21st president of Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska from 1978-1981. In 1982, he returned to Loyola University Chicago, where he resumed his beloved teaching of Greek and Latin. In total he spent 37 years there...

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Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

I was truly moved to tears when I received word that Father had received his ETERNAL REWARD. Having met him during my college career at Loyola University 40 plus years ago to our final meeting and hug on Sunday, October 28th, I have always considered Fr. Matt a dear friend. The fact that he was ordained with my brother-in-law Fr. Raymond Baumhart, S.J. allowed us to share numerous JUBILEES and festivities at both Loyola and Colombiere.

He will remembered in my prayers. May his soul...

My deepest condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one. May the cherished memories you have of Matthew help sustain you during this time. May your family be comforted by looking forward to Jesus promise of seeing your dear one again recorded at John 6:40.

To the family,
I am sorry to hear about your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted " and "comforts all who mourn " sustain your family during this most challenging and difficult time.
Isaiah 61:1,2

Grace, Suzi and I send our deepest sympathies at this time. Thinking of you, May Matt's memory be a blessing. Jim Wachowski