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Matthew T. Brophy

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Fairfield, Connecticut

Matthew Brophy Obituary

BROPHY Matthew T. Brophy, age 43, of Fairfield, (formerly of Beverly, Mass.) died Thursday, January 5, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Korey J. (Carmer) and the proud father of Matthew T. (12) and William V. (nine). Born in Beverly, on October 30, 1962, to Virginia and the late Charles J. Brophy Jr., he was raised in Beverly and graduated in 1981 from St. John's Preparatory School and Norwich University in 1985. At St. John's, Matt was a member of the state hockey championship team. Matt was well known in the executive clothing industry and had a successful sales career with Gant, Greg Norman and recently with Como Sport. He was actively involved in Matt and Will's numerous sports programs and enjoyed in particular coaching their hockey teams. His love of hockey inspired his dedication and leadership as a founding member of The Wonderland Wizard Youth Hockey Association in Fairfield County. Matt was truly loved and respected as a coach by both parents and players alike. Matt took great pride in his family and pleasure in spending time with those he loved and will be sadly missed by all whose lives he so deeply touched. In addition to his wife, children and mother, he is survived by his brothers, Charles J. Brophy III and his wife, Kathleen, of Beverly, Mass., Christopher J. Brophy and his wife, Ann, of Cohasset, Mass. and Michael A. Brophy of Carmel, Calif.; his mother-in-law, Joan V. Carmer and her husband, the late Kenneth V. Carmer, of Mamaroneck, N.Y.; sisters and brothers-in law, Donna Rodriguez of Mamaroneck, N.Y., Kacey and Terry Ryan of Longmeadow, Mass., Kelly and John Teller of Wilmington, N.C. and Kammy Carmer Wurzel of Southport; the late, Kerby Carmer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1719 Post Road, Fairfield, CT at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2006. Reception will follow at Manursing Island Club, Manursing Way in Rye, NY (914-967-6400). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brophy Family Fund, c/o People's Bank, 1940 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825. The family wishes to extend special gratitude to the Fairfield Fire Department Station 2, 600 Jennings Road, Fairfield. Their endless support and compassion during Matt's illness was an inspiration to us all and will never be forgotten. Arrangements in care of the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. To offer an online condolence please visit www.spearmillerfuneral home.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Brophy

67 Entries

Mary Lynne & Kevin Crosby

January 19, 2006

We are friends of Ruth and Tom and met you at a hockey game. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys at this time and in the future.

Brian, Cathy, Emma and Alex Quinn

January 17, 2006

We met you only briefly at a hockey game on a visit with Tom and Ruth in Conneticut last July. Unfortunately we never got to meet Matt, but from Ruth's description of him as a person that is our loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys

Louie Antonio

January 16, 2006

My deepest sympathies to the whole Brophy family for the loss of Matt. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Donna Antonio-Riggs

January 15, 2006

Dear Auntie Ginny,Charles,Chris,Mike and extended families, Matt was truly and inspiration to all that knew him. One of my fondest memories is "Memorial Day" at the Brophys on Essex Street for our famous cookout and our yearly parade marching across the street to Kelleher Pond with Uncle Chuck leading the gang. My heartfelt sympathy to all who knew him. God Bless, Donna Antonio-Riggs

Kate (Gross) Huelsman

January 12, 2006

My deepest sympathies for your loss. I have very fond memories of the sunshine your family brought to Georgetown Road. You will remain in my prayers.

Kim Orner

January 12, 2006

To the whole Brophy family and especially for our friends Chris, Ann, Johanna and Michaela, I'd like to give you our family's deepest sympathy.

claire vogel

January 12, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to all of Matt's family, his mother,Virginia,his brothers, as well as, Korey and their two sons. He will be missed so very much.

Sincerely,

Claire Vogel

rick sherman & family

January 12, 2006

Brophy family, Our prayers are with you. I graduated with Matt from St John's in '81. It seems like yesterday we were all goofing around in the halls... I too have a young family and Matt's early passing hits home. His legacy will live on. our deepest sympathys.

Lisa S. Baker (Vincent)

January 12, 2006

To the entire Brophy family,

May the love of God grant you peace, the love of friends bring you comfort, and the love of Matthew live forever in your hearts. I am deeply saddened to hear of Matt's passing and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Todd Mathews

January 11, 2006

Korey, Matt, Will & Brohpy family.

It is extremely evident to me the enormous amount of positive influence that Matt contributed to others during his lifetime. I consider myself fortunate to be among those who knew him.

Christine Lyness-Haley

January 11, 2006

Dear Korey, Aunt Paulie, Charlie, Chris & Michael,

I was so saddened to hear the news of Matt's passing. The last time I saw Matt was in September of 1988, on the ferry from Nantucket. He was with Korey and they'd recently moved to Chicago (I think). Matt beamed with happiness on that sunny day. While I'd heard that smile had fadded as he battled with cancer, that's the Matt I'll always remember...My heart goes out to all of you and to Matt's children during this incredibly sad time. I'm trusting that you will be surrounded by loving family and good friends to help you through, and trusting that Matt is now in a place where he can smile again. With love and prayers, Christine

Marybeth (Nuccio)Bush

January 11, 2006

To the Brophy Family,

May the memories held deep within your heart of Matt help sooth your spirits at this difficult time. Matt will be greatly missed by all of us, but will live on forever in our hearts. May the courage he has shown all of us, hold us fast in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With heart felt sympathy from all the Nuccio’s.

Brenda Birkemose Arnold

January 10, 2006

Dear Korey,

I have been scanning family photos onto the computer and came across the family reunion in '88 that we had at our home in Bedford, NH. I remember Matt bringing you to meet us all and his telling me that "she is a keeper." Well, you sure brought love into Matt's life and I know that the time was much too short, but you and the boys will have wonderful memories for a lifetime.

We are so very sorry and we hope that the support of your friends and families will help to ease the sorrow.

Sending our love to you and yours,

Brenda and Jack Arnold

The Lyness Family

January 10, 2006

To the Brophy Family,

On behalf of all of us our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

Deborah Kenrick

January 10, 2006

To Charley and family,

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. May the wonderful memories of your brother, Matt bring smiles to your faces. Please take care.

Sincerely,

Scott and Debbie Kenrick

Jim Cahill

January 10, 2006

I grew up next door to Matt on Essex Street and often think of the cold winter mornings when we would get up before school and go over to Kelleher's Pond to spread a fresh layer of water over the frozen ice, so that it would be just right for our afternoon game.

My family's prayers are with Matt's loved ones during this difficult time.

The Cahill's- Jim, Janey, Bailey and Riley

Mimi Brophy

January 10, 2006

Dear Korey,Matt,Will,Aunt Ginny,Charles,Chris and Mike

I was deeply saddened to learn of Matts'passing. He fought a courageous battle with grace and dignity. I have wriiten a poem which I hope will bring some comfort to you all in this time of great sorrow.

JUST YOUR TIME TO GO

When the time has come,and God calls you home

The tears they start to flow, it isn't your not happy here

It's just your time to go.

You'll miss the family that you love, the friends you saw each day

The memories we will always have, for they're in our hearts to stay.

The heavens they surround you, and the angels sing to you

God holds you in the palm of his hand, your inner peace shines through

You took the time to enjoy yourself, and you savored every day

For life we know is far to short, and time just ticks away.

So until we meet again, yes in your heart you know

It wasn't you weren't happy here,

It's just your time to go.

written by your cousin Mimi Brophy

Rest in peace Matt.

Mark Meservey

January 10, 2006

Dear Brophy Family - Matt enjoyed a tremendous reputation at Norwich. And while I didn't know him very well during our years in Vermont, I do know some of his closest friends, whom I consider champions of the family unit and pillars of the community. Matt maintained great company. My thoughts are with you.

Mary Murray

January 10, 2006

To the Brophy Family,

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. You will be remembered in our prayers.

Mary Murray for the Faculty & Staff of the Religious Education Program, Saint Margaret Parish Family, Beverly Farms, MA.

Jeffrey Harrington

January 10, 2006

May god bless you and your family.

Liz Gross

January 10, 2006

Korey, Matt and Will,

I am deeply saddened by the news. I am truly sorry for your loss and I think about you often. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ginny Gross

January 10, 2006

Korey,

We are so deeply sorry to hear about Matt. You all are still a very special part of our family, with such fond memories of Paxton.

Sincerely,

Ginny and Jack Gross

Michael Joyce

January 10, 2006

Dear Korey, Matt & Will,

I know that you know how special Matt was as a Husband and Dad and hope to share a few memories of a Great Man and Friend. When I first met him at college besides being physically large and strong he impressed me a being a person of great character. You could not help but respect him and I especially appreciated his sense of humor at the military school. Playing racquetball, skiing or having a beer or two “Broph” was a guy you wanted to hang around with. Meeting you in Ft Lauderdale Korey with Broph seems like only yesterday and he obviously met his soul mate then. Words always fall short in expressing sympathy but I am deeply sorry for your great loss and you all are in our prayers and thoughts.

Love

Mike Joyce (Eysey, England original from Dorchester, MA)

Barry, Jean, Colleen & Brendan Strobel

January 10, 2006

Dear Korey, Matt & Will,

Matt is the most courageous man I have ever met. He will be truely missed even though his presence will be in your heart and mind each and every day. Korey, even though Matt's life was cut way too short, together you built a great foundation of life for your boys. One built on courage, inspiration, joy and dedication to and love of family. God bless you.

Jill and Bob Bohn

January 9, 2006

Korey, Matt and Will,

We are so saddened by this great loss to you and all that knew Matt. He was such a wonderful man, in so many ways. His hockey sense and knowledge showed through to all the kids that he coached. Hunter has often said that Matt was his favorite assistant coach since he has been playing hockey. He will truly be missed by so many people. We hope that you can find some comfort in knowing how much he was loved by all who knew him. We wish for you all of the strength and comfort in this time of sorrow. With our deepest sympathy,

Jill, Bob, Rachel and Hunter Bohn

ROBERT J BROPHY JR

January 9, 2006

Dear Korey,Matt,Will,Aunt Ginny,Charles,Chris and Mike

I am greatly saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. The thoughts and prayers from myself,Mimi,Maura and my mother go out to you and your family at this time of need. I will always remember Matt and the times at Kelleher's Pond and while he watched over me as his younger cousin at the Prep. May his true spirit and contagious smile stay within your hearts.

"but when the sun in all his state,illumed the eastern skies,he passed through glory's morning gate and walked in paridise with those who were there before him"

Matt, you are a true warrior, Rest in Peace. Bobby

Aunt Carole,Mimi and Maura Nahant,ma

Robert J Brophy Jr Fort Wayne, IN

Judy Miller Kilmer

January 9, 2006

Dear Mrs. Brophy & Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Matt. I went to Hannah Elementary school with Matt and he was always special to me. My Mom called me today with the sad news. It sounds like he grew up to be a respected and loving man.

I'm sure he will be sadly missed. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Tracy Luiso

January 9, 2006

Dear Korey,

I was deeply saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. We are praying for you all. Tomorrow morning, some neighbors and I will be meeting to pray the rosary and we will remember you especially.

May you find the strength that you all need, by the grace of God, to get through this.

Suzanne O'Neill

January 9, 2006

Korey and Boys,

Our sincerest sympathies during this very sad time in your lives. We only had the pleasure of knowing you all last year when Will played on Tom's Little League team and we were so impressed with Matt's dedication to stick out every game for his son - even the night game down at the field full of bugs. Matt's love and commitment to your family and to life will leave an unforgettable impression on all those who came across his beautiful journey here.

Suzanne, Tom, Michael & Jennifer O'Neill

Loretta Connolly

January 9, 2006

Our deepest sympathies to Korey, Matt, William and all the Brophies. We are friends of Chris and Ann. We are deeply saddened by this news. We will keep you in our prayers in the days and months ahead.

Loretta Connolly and Cliff Charney

Paul Francis

January 9, 2006

Dear Korey, Matt, William and the extended Brophy Family,

We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Surely, he will always be with you.

With our deepest sympathy,

The Francis Family, Beth, Paul, Meg, Jon, Colleen, and Michael

Tom Liu

January 9, 2006

Korey, Matt & Will,

We can't tell you guys how priviledged and honored we feel to have known Matt. He was a beautiful and special guy and left us all with a tremendous amount of inspiration and hope. Matt and Will, we hope you know your father will always be with you in your heart and mind. We can see him in you two guys when you play hockey with the spirit and energy of your father - a true warrior. God bless you guys!

Tom, Mary Jane, Adam, Aaron and Amy Liu

Beverly Fournier

January 9, 2006

I remember a wonderful couple named Charles and Virginia Brophy, and this was at Beverly Hospital in June 1957 or September 1958,on the maternity floor. I believe it was September 1958. They had just had a boy, and were as excited as though this was their first child. I have never forgotten them. I offer my sincere condolences to all of the family. My last name was Corbett then, and each of those times my former husband Tom and I had girls.

Ivy Bolgatz

January 9, 2006

Dear Brophy Family,

We are thinking of you at this very sad time. Please know you are in our prayers.

With our deepest sympathy,

The Bolgatz Family

NIna Levene (Kantor)

January 9, 2006

To Korey and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Matt. I am so glad I got to know him a little bit. I wish you strenght to carry on in the days ahead. I know he was a woderful husband and father. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Nina

DANTE (D.T) TOMASSINI

January 9, 2006

Will,

Sorry about your dad. I know you will miss him very much. He loved to watch you play hockey and he was so very proud of you. See you soon.

Your Buddy, Dante (D.T) Tomassini

David Lops

January 9, 2006

Dear Korey, Matt, William and the extended Brohpy Family,

We are extremely sadden today to hear the news of your great loss. Matt was the perfect example of a gentlemen. We knew him as a loving father & husband with outstanding charisma and character.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

May Matt now rest in peace looking over his loving family.

Our deepest sympathy & condelences.

The Lops Family

David, Julie, Brianna & Erica

Michelle Abadir

January 9, 2006

Dear Korey, Matti and Will,

We wish you the stength to get through these times. Our thoughts and our love are with you. Michelle

Ernie Johnson

January 9, 2006

Dear Korey, Matt and Will;

So sorry to hear about Matt. He was always cheerful and special to be around.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ernie, Kaydie, Willie and Chelsea

Michelle Marella

January 9, 2006

Korey, Matt, and Will

Matt was one of the best well rounded men that I have ever met who had touched many hearts. He will truly be missed but never forgotten! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Bill Sharrio

January 9, 2006

Mrs. Brophy , Charlie, Mike,Chris and Korey,

We were extremely sorry when notified of Matt's passing. He was just a tremendous person .Our prayers go out to you all.

Sincerely Bill and Beverly Sharrio & Family

Mike Frasco

January 9, 2006

Matt Jr.,

Sorry to hear about your Dad. I am sure he is proud of you and all of your hockey and lacrosse accomplishments. See you at the next Ball Hawks game.

Your friend, Mike

Craig Vittum

January 9, 2006

I was a fellow student of Matt's while at Norwich University and I just found out. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Matt was a great person and a true friend while at Norwich. All the best.

Robert Perron

January 9, 2006

Dear Korey, Matt and Will,

We were deeply saddened to hear of Matt's passing. His unwavering determination and courage in his struggle with the virulent disease that took his life was an inspiration to all of us. We share in your loss and pray that the Lord will bring comfort and peace to you all.

Robie, Betty and the Perron Family

Armand, Karen, Brittany Armand Uomoleale

January 9, 2006

To the Brophy Family,

We had the great fortune of meeting Matt through youth hockey as you know. Throughout this journey you meet some wonerderful people. Matt was truely one of those great people. He was nothing but an inspiration and a courageos role model. He touched the lives of many people in a special way. The positive attitude he lived by each day inspired the kids and adults alike and for that I am very greatful and proud to have had Matt play a part of our life. He will be missed.

brad rowell

January 9, 2006

to- korey, will and matt and all the brophys and extended family please accept heartfelt sympathy and condolences at this most difficult time. i know matt was very courageous and hope you can be strong for him and treasure all the good memories.best regards, brad rowell and abbe ross.

Linda Connal

January 9, 2006

Dear Korey, Matt and William,

There are no words for what a special person Matt was and how he will continue to be a major influence in so many lives that he has touched.

With much love to the whole Brophy family,

Linda Connal

Brian Shultz

January 9, 2006

Charlie, Chris and the Brophy Family,

So sorry to hear the news about Matt. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Brian Shultz (SJP '75) and Joyce DeSanctis

Wayne Martin

January 9, 2006

Dear Korey and Brophy Family,

There are no adequate words to sing the praise of our beautiful Matt. He is a treasure to us all, and although I have not seen him since the summer of 2001, he has always been in my thoughts and prayers. You didn't have to be next to Matt to feel close to him. As a Norwhich classmate and long-time friend, I will always remember his generous friendship, charming personality, and high moral character. Please know Korey that Matt, you, your wonderful boys, and your family are loved deeply, and that all of your friends are devestated by this great loss. Matt's love for life and his family will remain forever and our grieving hearts will be comforted to know that he is with his Father in the heaven he belongs.

Mike Gallagher and Family

January 9, 2006

Korey & the Brophy Family,

We are very sorry for your loss. Matt was the nicest kid out of all of us growing up - he was always so happy and up for having fun. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

ann creevy

January 9, 2006

Korey,

Our family will keep you and your children and family in our prayers during this very difficult time. It's been a long time since we've seen all of you when you moved from Cincinnati, but the obituary reflects all that we remember of Matt and his love for you and the boys. We pray that your hearts will heal in time as you remember all of the treasured moments you had together. He's surely in a wonderful place free of pain, resting comfortably as he watches over all of you.

Ann and Steve Creevy, Rachel, Emily and Stephen.

Richard Brophy

January 9, 2006

The world was always a brighter place when Matts smile warmed it, his laugh often shook the rafters and reminded us to be happy often. I know he looks down on us, comforted in our ability go on. While he was with us he touched every soul he met well, especially his family. He lives with us still in the love he placed in our hearts.

Deepest sympath and prayers form the Brophy family in Conn.

GINA TROILO-CUROW

January 9, 2006

Dear Korey, Matt, Will, and family,

The entire Troilo family are deeply

saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. We will have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Love and Peace, Gina and family

Jim, Allyson, Nick & Spencer, Lillian & Addison Danforth

January 8, 2006

Dear Kory, Matt and William,

We offer our deepest condolences in the loss of such a great person, your husband and father. I know his struggle was long and hard and I hope that his friend, my brother Rich, is looking after him on his journey. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.

The Danforth's

Gregg & Ann Helbock

January 8, 2006

As friends of Ann and Chris, we offer you our hearfelt condolences and prayers.

Mary Degen

January 8, 2006

Dear Korey and family,

Please know how very saddened I am for you and the loss of your "true love." May you and the boys find peace in Matt's memory. You are in my prayers.

With love,

Mary

John & Jan Brennan

January 8, 2006

To the Brophy Family,

We are so sorry to hear about Matt, Please accept our most sincere condolences; we have remembered him in our prayers. Our prayers, tears,thoughts and heart go out to all of you. We know it must be hard for you and your family, especially the children, to lose such a wonderful father. We are glad he was able to share Christmas at home. I have no doubt he will go to a better place without pain to rest, and there he will watch over all of you.

In Christ’s Love,

Cynthia Archer Savage

January 8, 2006

Dear Korey and Family,

I just finished reading the beautiful obituary of your beloved husband, Matt, and I wanted to express to you, on behalf of the entire Archer Family, how sorry we are for your loss. Without ever having known Matt, the moving and heartfelt description of his life and loves left me in tears and so full of sorrow for you and your little boys. It is too difficult to understand why young and vibrant people are taken from loved-ones. We can only honor their lives by acknowledging our own health as a blessing, cherish our loved-ones, and express that love and appreciation every single day. I am sure Matt's spirit and wonderful qualities will continue to live and grow within your boys, providing you with comfort and a constant reminder of a profound love that will never die. You are in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Archer Savage and family

Joe, Deb, Kyle, Brooke and Taylor Matthews

January 8, 2006

We are so sorry to hear about Matt. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you.

Shelley, Mike, Brady, Connor, and Mikey Doyle

January 8, 2006

Dear Korey, Matty, and Will,

Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Matt was a wonderful man and we truely feel honored to call him our friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers everyday.

With all our love,

Judy Conroy - RN

January 8, 2006

Prayers and condolences to Matt's whole family -- Korey, your care for Matt was phenominal;I admire you greatly. May you all heal these wounds of life and continue to share your love.

Rachel Brunetti

January 8, 2006

To the Brophy family,

I only met you briefly at the All-Star games over the summer with Kammy and the boys. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you seek comfort in the happy times.

Rachel, Laura and Bruno (Stephen) Brunetti

The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home

January 8, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Tom, Ruth, Adam and Davey Bruton

January 7, 2006

Dearest Korey, Matt and Will,

We are so lucky to have known your dad and have shared our lives with your family. He was a beautiful man and an inspiration to all who were lucky enough to meet him. Now he is watching over you and will continue to guide you in everything you do. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now, and will be always.

Tom, Ruthie, Adam and Davey

"Too dearly loved to be forgotten".

ann michael iuraduri

January 7, 2006

Korey Matt and Will

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family we wish you all the best. Sincerely,

Ann Mike and Mark Iuraduri

Michele Santello

January 7, 2006

Dearest Korey, Matt & Will,

We know how hard of time this is for you, but know that your husband Matt and your Dad,will always be watching over you guys in all of your endeavor's, especially in your hockey careers. Always know that your husband & your Dad was very proud of all that you have done for him and what you have accomplished.

Our condolences are with you at this very tender time.

Much Love to All,

Michele,Donald,Brianna & Christopher Santello

Mary Beth Thompson

January 7, 2006

Korey, Matt, and Will - You are in our thoughts and prayers and always will be. The Thompson Family

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