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MATTHEW MCSHERRY Obituary

McSherry, Matthew J. Of Chelmsford, February 5th. Loving husband of Maria. Father of Andrew. Brother of Christine and Frank Egan of Woburn, and the late Joseph McSherry. Son of the late Allen and Maureen McSherry. Allen affectionately called his son "Boopy". Uncle of Daniel, Katelin, Madison and Tatiana. Also survived by many cousins and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the DeVito Funeral Home, 1145 Massachusetts Ave, ARLINGTON on Wednesday from 8:00 AM-10:30 AM with a funeral Mass to commence at 11:00 AM in St. Brigid Church, Lexington. Burial to follow in Westview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Matthew's memory to the National Parkinsons Foundation, www.parkinson.org/donate or The American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/donate. For directions or to send an online condolence visit, www.devitofuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2014.

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April 27, 2014

Maria:

My sympathy to you and Andrew.

Scott Lehman

March 10, 2014

such a tragedy. thoughts and prayers with Maria and Andrew

Karl Penta

February 23, 2014

Deepest Sympathy. So sorry Christine! Maria I only meant you once when you were in the car with Matt driving through our old neighborhood but Matt was my best friend in jr high and High School. I am praying for you, Christine and your families! a lot of people in woodhaven were asking for contact information
https://www.facebook.com/groups/183431461711421/
My email is [email protected]. God Bless and may Matt rest in peace!

February 18, 2014

Maria, Christine and family, We are so very sad for your loss. Matt was a fine, caring person and I know he leaves a huge hole in your hearts. Our deepest condolences,
Joelle and Leon

Pam and Craig Meinhardt

February 11, 2014

William is very sad for Andrew and we send our deepest condolences to the whole family.

Kerry Plunket

February 11, 2014

Maria, Andrew and family - Words can't express how saddened I was to hear of your loss. Matt was a great co-worker - professional, a good supervisor, hard-working and most importantly, always kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope that you find peace and comfort in the memories of your love.
With deepest sympathy,
Kerry (Taylor) Plunket

Jan Oleson

February 10, 2014

Matt was always funny, kind to all and would go the extra mile no matter the circumstances. He always came through. I know there are no words, no actions. Maria, I know it's been a long time but my thoughts, prayers and heart are with you and yours.

Amy Krigman

February 10, 2014

My sincerest condolences on this heartbreaking news.

Colleen Faulkner Smith

February 10, 2014

We were so very sorry to hear about Matt's passing. Such a great guy. He took the time to come to the wake when my Dad passed. Such a genuinely kind person. Thinking of his family and praying for all of you.

February 10, 2014

Words can not describe the sadness Joe and I felt to hear that Matt was taken so soon from his family and friends. We have only great memories of working along side of Matt for the few years we knew him. Much strength to Maria and Andrew. RIP Always in our prayers Matt. Margarida and Joe

February 10, 2014

Christine and Family,words cannot express how very sorry I am for your sudden loss. You have all been through so much over the past few years. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Maureen Kelso
Dennis Markovitz's Office

Victor De La Puente

February 10, 2014

My Deepest Condolences my heart goes out to Maria,Andrew and Family may your Angel always take care of you guys.
I've worked with my buddy Matt for 20yrs Matt was a great man and great friend to me. He taught me everything I know about work. We always talked about are (Boys) and how fast they growing up.
We really had some great times together at work, I'm really gonna miss him and the sound of his Laughs.
You will be truly missed but never forgotten.
R.I.P Matt

Julie C. Brown

February 10, 2014

My deepest condolences to you and your family, words cannot express the sadness of your loss, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

February 10, 2014

Dear Maria, So Sorry for your loss, Matt was a great man, Sorry, Andrew, Your Dad was a wonderful person,
Anita Maillet

Julia Lahey

February 9, 2014

Maria, Andrew & Family:
It was a shock to hear the new sad news of Matt's passing.
The Lahey Family would like to offer your family our deepest condolences.
"Matt was a True, Gentle, Humble Individual". We will all miss him.
God has One More Angel To Watch Over Us All!
Take Care,
Lahey Family, Allston

Billy McCaughey

February 9, 2014

Deepest sympathy to Maria, Andrew and the entire McSherry family for this horrible loss. Sincerely with love, Billy McCaughey

Lahey Family

February 9, 2014

Maria, Andrew and Family:

It was a shock to hear the news of Matt's passing.

The Lahey Family want to offer you and your family Our Deepest Condolences.

Matt was a: True Gentle Humble Individual. We will all Miss Him.
Take Care.
"God Has One More Angel to Watch Over Us All.

February 9, 2014

Jerry & Dotty Jodice wish to offer our condolences to Maria Cabral Mc Sherry.
Unfortunaly I will be away next week and not able to participate in the Funeral service & Mass,for Matt;I will be away on a business trip next week.
I will always hold you both in my heart, Maria...and hope you will continue to hold dear your smile and hold your happy nature thru this awful event.
My best wishes...Jerry & Dotty
My ,,and hope

Phil Bennett

February 8, 2014

My sincerest condolences to the McSherry family. Matt was a great person, hard working and honest. He will be missed by his family, friends and coworkers. Rest in peace Matt. God Bless you Maria and Andrew.

Maria Ferreira-Burton

February 8, 2014

Thinking of you Maria, Andrew and family. Matt will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. May the many special memories comfort you and help you through this very difficult time.

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Feb

12

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

DeVito Funeral Home

1145 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

Feb

12

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Brigid Church

Lexington, MA

Feb

12

Burial

Westview Cemetery

MA

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