Matthew Richards Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Buffalo, New York

RICHARDS - Matthew P. December 31, 2008. Beloved son of John and Mary (nee Lindsey) Riordan; dearest father of Matthew P. Burris; devoted brother of Susan Senko, Barbara Stroeble, Frank Richards, Raymond Ward, Mary (Joe) Banach, Kathleen (Rob) Dickson and the late Mark and Timothy Richards; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his beloved cats, Tiger, Squeak and Smokey. Matthew loved his job of taking care of the animals at the animal shelter. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd. (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.) where a service will be held Monday at 11 AM and followed by A Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 11:30 AM. Memorial tributes may be made to the Buffalo Animal Shelter, 380 Oak St., Buffalo, NY 14203.
This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.

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My sincere sympathy to the family of Matt. I worked with Matt at Sorrento Cheese for some time. I have just learned of his passing. We continued to send Christmas cards to each other for years...his always containing a winning lottery ticket for me! I had wondered why the cards stopped coming. Matt, you gave me so many laughs and smiles throughout the years. Your gentle nature and giving heart will never be forgotten.

Christine Retzer

February 11, 2014 | Buffalo, NY

Your buddy Mike is always thinking of you

Michael Beiring

November 02, 2010 | North Buffalo, NY

Matthew Richard will be long love by his family and friends we will miss his laugh his barques and when we all go to his house for a visit

Michael Beiring

November 02, 2010 | North Buffalo, NY

Mathew Richards he was a wonderful man he loved life.

Mike Beiring

November 02, 2010 | North Buffalo, NY

Thinking of you today and always...
Your Family

Kathy Dickson

April 19, 2010 | Hamburg, NY

Matt,

We found out yesterday that from your death and the donation we made on your behalf to Upstate New York Transplant Services(UNYTS) "Donate Life" has helped 40 people. Two of those people have received your corneas and are from the WNY area. You are living on in those people!! What a blessing even in death...
You always were there to help anyone who needed it, and are able to even though you are not here anymore. It was so nice to hear that good news. Mom was so happy and...

kathleen Dickson

March 13, 2009 | Hamburg, NY

Brother Matt,

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and wish you were still here. I wish my girls would have had a chance to know their Uncle Matt more than they did, but I will be sure tell them about you and how many people thought so much of you. The few pictures we have of you, we cherish. In many of them, you are doning your Yankees hat or shirt.
I know that you, Tim and Mark have caught up on old times and are always watching and protecting the family. Mom misses...

Kathleen Dickson

February 01, 2009 | Hamburg, NY

Matt, You lived your life by the golden rule. You were always so generous and there to help anyone in need. I will miss you so much, your handsome face,your beautiful smile and your kind heart. I have many special memories and until I see you again you are one of my angels. You will always be there "STILL". I love you, Sister Sue

Susan Senko

January 28, 2009 | Hamburg

Matthew was a great guy he would do anything for anyone he loved his job at the animal shelter he also loved working for the holiday inn he loved to barbeque chicken he also loved to hang at Randie Joseph he just loved helping out

Mike Beiring

January 25, 2009 | Buffalo, NY

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