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Matthew Mah Obituary
AGE: 35 • Wilmington
Matthew H. Mah passed away on May 8, 2016 at his home. Matthew was born in Wilmington, DE, the son of Dennie T. and Marsha M. Mah. He was a graduate of Concord High School Class of 1998 and the University of Delaware earning a Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Science, 1998-2002. He was a high school basketball and soccer player and a member of the Concord and Kirkwood Soccer representative teams. He made the all-state soccer team in1998. He earned his Eagle Scout Award in 1998. He was a talented guitarist, songwriter and singer in the local jam band Apex Watson.
Matthew pursued a career in information technology working most recently as a Senior DevOps Developer with SevOne, Newark, DE, a digital infrastructure management corporation. Prior to that he worked for Information Consultants (Infocon), Conde Net, Conde Nast, Comcast Interactive Media, The Archer Group winning an Addy Award in 2011 and Mahgical Media.
Matthew will remain a fixed star in the lives of all he encountered. It never mattered if you saw him an hour ago or years ago, he always made you the center of the world. He cared nothing about who you were, what your background or interests were - he simply desired a genuine connection with you as a fellow traveler through this life. The sounds of the woods won't be as sweet knowing he isn't out there savoring the trail.
He is survived by his parents and his brother Joshua T. Mah and Joshua's wife Dana Eldreth of Baltimore, MD. He was predeceased by maternal grandparents Evelyn and William Matthews, Thomaston, GA and paternal grandparents Henriette and Foon Mah, Boston, MA and an uncle James Matthews, Atlanta, GA.
His memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, DE on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 3:00 PM with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the Christina Cultural Arts Center, Wilmington, DE http://www.ccacde.org/donate.php, a non-profit organization to make affordable arts, education, workforce training and live performances accessible to youth and adults in a welcoming learning environment. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.mccreryandharra.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Mah
Debbie Dawson
May 6, 2020
Still love & miss Matt & know he is remembered often by my family. His picture hangs in my living room with 'the band'. I know we will see him again someday. Sending love to his parents.
Michael Protack
May 6, 2019
Best wishes to the Mah Family, I have many one of a kind memories of Matt
Leah Baldwin
October 8, 2017
Thinking of you today
Laura Bolen
May 31, 2016
Dear Matt's family, I am thinking of you all a lot during this time, wishing to wrap you in love and peace... my heart just breaks for you. Matt was truly a wonderful guy. He was one of my first friends when I moved here from Texas 10 years ago, making sure I knew where to go, what to do, where the local bands were playing :)... that's the kind of guy he was. He will be greatly missed, always.
May 25, 2016
Dear Dennie and Marsha,
My deepest condolences on Matthew's passing.
May God bless,
Bruce Neff
Jehangir Vevai
May 23, 2016
Dear Denny,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved son Matthew. I share in your grief and hope that you and your family are granted the strength to overcome this unimaginable loss.
Susan Berge
May 16, 2016
Dennie, Marsha and Josh:
So sorry to hear about this loss. He will forever be in our hearts and memories with scouting and soccer. Our love and support to you all.
Susan Berge
John Scoggin
May 15, 2016
To Matthew's Family:
My most sincere condolences on the passing of Matthew. I remember him well from his days at UDel where I was an instructor. He was a fine young man.
john
John Hadaway
May 14, 2016
To the Mah Family,
John and I are so sorry to hear of your loss of your son. Please know that you all are in our prayers and thoughts during this time.
May God Bless you,
John and Debra Hadaway
Christa Freedman
May 12, 2016
May you rest in peace. We will miss you so much and love you always!
Love,
Christa, Ben and Gypsy! XOXO
Christa Freedman
May 12, 2016
I LOVE YOU and I MISS YOU FOREVER, My MattyBo! XO
Randall Huber
May 12, 2016
Dear Marsha, Dennie, Josh and all who knew and loved Matt,
We pray that all of you may be blessed with God's merciful gifts of strength, comfort and consolation.
We extend our most sincere sympathy.
Randy & Sue Huber
Mike Protack
Mike Protack
May 12, 2016
I served as an adult leader for Troop 70 where Matt was an Eagle Scout.
Matt truly was a gifted and unique young man and among the hundreds of boys I encountered on week long camping trips and weekend campouts Matt was always the center of action and ideas.
My most vivd memory was when he asked if his band could play at the Church where we were having our end of the year Court of Honor. I gladly said yes.
Mike Protack
Chesco Ayala
May 12, 2016
I want to give a big hug to Josh, Dana and parents. I'm so sorry Josh
Your Spanish friend
Chesco
Carol & Joe Euculano
May 12, 2016
Marsha, Dennie and Josh and Dana,
We are so sorry to learn about Matt's passing. We remember him so fondly from Cub Scouts. He was smart, funny and interested in everything. May your memories of Matt comfort you.
Debbie Dawson
May 12, 2016
Sending Matt's family & friends heartfelt prayers, love & comfort to find peace with such an incomprehensible loss. Thankful for Matt's gifts of music & childhood memories he left us all. Much love...
May 11, 2016
I worked with Matt- he was so kind and generous and a beautiful soul. Always had the time to listen, show interest, and always had a kind word to say.
Sending prayers of strength and healing to the entire family. May God bless you all at this time.
steve widdoes
May 11, 2016
miss you man. maybe one day we can jam out. thanks for being a great friend and im grateful to have known you. My condolences to the Mah family. <3
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