Photo courtesy of Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Mar 10, 1934 – Aug 18, 2019 (Age 85)
Dr. Matthew Jerome Fairbanks of Scranton, Professor Emeritus, University of Scranton, passed away on August 18, 2019 at Geisinger CMC, surrounded by family. He suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Matt was born on March 10, 1934, the son of Alice and Roy Fairbanks. He received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago and PhD in Philosophy from Notre Dame.
Matthew shared his passion for Philosophy with thousands of students at the University of Scranton where he taught for 47 years. Matt made a challenging subject interesting with his enthusiasm and humor. He was the youngest tenured Philosophy professor at the University.
Matt is survived by Janet Loewe, his beloved partner of 40 years. Matt is also survived by his son Michael Fairbanks, Michael’s wife Marylee, his daughter Lauren Jagernauth, her husband Madan, and grandsons Nigel Jagernauth, Benjamin Lubovac and Sebastian Fairbanks.
His brother Ray and his beloved daughter Jeannie predeceased him.
A celebration of Matt’s life will be held on Sunday September 8th from 1 to 4 pm the Electric City Ballroom at the Scranton Hilton on Adams Avenue. All are welcome to this bereavement luncheon - parking in the hotel garage is complimentary.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.
Read MoreMy condolences to the families.
Elaine Sporko
September 09, 2019 | Scranton, PA | Acquaintance
Professor Fairbanks was one of the most important people in my life. I would not be where I am today, if it were not for him. He was one of the best educators I have ever had. He made you critically think about every topic under the sun. He made you grow as a person. I cannot even begin to express how sorry I am at his passing. Hugs to his family. I was blessed to have him in my life. I think any who know him, who knew him, even decades ago, would say the same. RIP Professor-you made a...
Gary Duncan
September 01, 2019 | Dunmore, PA
Dr. Fairbanks was a legend to his U of Scranton students. Condolences to Mike Fairbanks and family from his college cross country team members.
Ken Vercammen
September 01, 2019 | North Brunswick, NJ
So sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maria Brown Gething
Maria Brown Gething
August 31, 2019 | Old Forge, PA
So sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal.
Lisa Feola
August 23, 2019 | Scranton, PA | Neighbor
