Matthew J. Liggan

Kingston - Matthew J. Liggan, a man of many names Matt, Matty, Captain Cranky, was reunited with his wife Mary Ann on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 after a prolonged illness at his home in Kingston, NY. He was the fourth child and first son of John J. Liggan and Adah Ewing Liggan, born April 28, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY. He is survived by his son Brandon, at home, daughter Tricia Rice, his siblings - a congregation of sisters: JoAnna Ortolano, Lynchburg, Va, Judy Joyce (Bryan) Naples, FL, Eileen Liggan, Naples, FL, his favorite brother Billy Liggan (Linda) his most special sister-in-law, Rosendale, NY, Mary (Jimmy) Liggan Nagaj, Naples, FL, Elizabeth (Don) Pine, Ft Myers, FL and Wendy Liggan , Ft. Myers, FL. Also his life long best friend Charles Coogan (Marsha), Danvers, MA. He is also survived by a plethora of nieces, nephews and super special grand niece and nephew who brightened his days. Matthew had a long and storied career in food service. Based upon the kitchen skills he learned at Williams Lake Hotel, adding formal education at SUNY Cobleskill and then polished up during his stint with the US Army Reserves, he went on to manage student dining halls at SUNY New Paltz, NY Douglas College at Rutgers, Vassar College and West Point Cadets Mess and Michie Stadium. He liked NASCAR was an avid NY Yankee fan with a funnel of Yankee statistics he would share freely. After his first retirement, other occupations included the Four Seasons 'Vending Machines' Route driver, award winning Schwan's Frozen Food Route salesman, and after his 2nd retirement, dish/pot washer and food prep and delivery for the Frozen Rainbow, and finally primary caregiver for his wife MaryAnn until her passing. He was predeceased by his loving wife Mary Ann, his daughter Courtney, parents, in-laws Will and Vern Guldy, brothers in law Kevin and Flower Guldy, nephew Bryce Burke, his best 'fur' friends Stanley and Damnit. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Hudson Valley, 374 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 . Our family wishes to thank the Doctors and Staff at Radiation Oncology and especially all of his care team from Hudson Valley Hospice, and his son Brandon for the above and beyond care for Matthew throughout his illness and in his final days. Per Matthew's request there will be no visiting hours, however there will be an interment celebration of his life later this summer. Get your stories ready and stay tuned for details. Comfort entrusted to George J Moylan Funeral Home Inc., 2053 Rt. 32 Rosendale, NY.