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Matthew Eldridge Obituary

Eldridge, Matthew
Matthew A. Eldridge, age 72, called home August 24, 2020 at the hospital. U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. Matthew was licensed to practice law in 1983 serving numerous central Ohio families over the years. Member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 50 years and his devoted son, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of friends and colleagues. Due to COVID-19 a private service with military honors will be held in Matthew's name. Condolences by mail may be sent to PO Box 328637, Columbus, Ohio 43232.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Eldridge

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35 Entries

Darryl O. Parker

August 21, 2023

Matt was a good man, may he continue to Rest in Peace.

Stacey Harkless

August 20, 2023

Attorney Matthew Eldridge was a wonderful man and a great colleague. He will be sorely missed. Stacey Harkless, Esq.

Tom Efta

August 20, 2023

This reminder of his passing too soon brought back memories of this pleasant and truly caring human.

Delores Greene

July 7, 2023

Matthew and I lived down the street from each other in Bluefield. Mrs. Scales was his aunt and mine. He was such a kind man. When I got my divorce I consulted him and he gave me an answer with is lovely smile. I didn't know until now. My prayers and thoughts to the family and to his church family. Rest in peace my friend.

Margaret Mcbride

August 20, 2022

With a heavy heart I miss you so much prayers go up.

Doris Mason

September 5, 2020

Matt was a kind and generous person. He was a good friend.

Ulysses

September 4, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Darryl Parker

September 4, 2020

Matt was a mentor and friend. I was saddened to hear of his passing, he will be missed by many.

sam shamansky

September 4, 2020

One of the true gentleman in our profession. Matt was capable, diligent, and a man of his word. Accomplished yet humble. The legal community has lost a true champion and great friend.

September 3, 2020

Professional, polite, helpful, kind, gentle, as well as a gentleman, were just a few of the characteristics of our Cousin Matt. He was a strong advocate for Freedom, Peace, Justice, & Equality for All. But above all, he was a Man of GOD.

Assalamu Alaikum My Brother,
The Harris & Hogan Family

Stacey Lewis Harkless

September 3, 2020

Attorney Matthew Eldridge was a great colleague and confidant. He was very insightful regarding the world around us and the issues we face as blacks and humanity. May God rest his soul until we meet again.

Karen Hale

September 2, 2020

My heartfelt condolences and Prayers to Angie and the entire family. Matt was an honorable, genuine, nice, and giving person. He will be truly missed.

Joe Long

September 2, 2020

Matthew was a great servant and a great friend. Matthew understood clearly what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. meant when he stated: "Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve". Matthew spent his entire life serving others from the time he was recognized as a hero with a Purple Heart for his Vietnam service up until he took his last breath on August 24, 2020. He served as a great husband, a great father, a great worker, a great student, who could, and did, use his knowledge and wisdom for the benefit of others, a great scholar, a great lawyer, who served effectively and honorably while placing the interest of his clients above his own, and a great friend, who was always there and supportive when there was a need. This great man was extremely humble and sincere. I will miss you my great friend. Joe Long

Richard Pace, Sr.

September 2, 2020

My Brother, My Brother! I can still hear Matt’s cheerful voice as he ZOOMS into the office each morning at 90 mph, always wearing a colorful KUFI.
Matt was always moving; always positive;
always encouraging; always supportive.
Matt was a good attorney;
Matt was a good friend;
Matt was a good human being.
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family.
Rest in Power my dear Brother in Law.

Sue Campbell Wray

September 1, 2020

With deepest sympathy. May God be with you and your family. I attended school with Matthew and his sister in Bluefield, WV. Such a kind person.

Winbush Saunders

August 30, 2020

you was a very cool, respectable uncle you are truly gonna be missed love you very much uncle bruh. you are in a better place no more pain or suffering i hope you will watch over us and i know you are with family my deepest sympathy goes out to aunt Angie an my cousin lil Matt i love yall winbush saunders jr and family.

Jackie Koller

August 29, 2020

Matt was one of the kindest men in the Courthouse. He would go out of his way to say hello no matter what he was doing. His smile would brighten your day. This news is truly devastating. We have lost a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with all who love him. Rest In Peace Matt, you truly made a difference in this world and you will be dearly missed!

Daniel J. Cable

August 28, 2020

My only local Delaware Law School brother. He was a good man with never a cross word. Hard to find gentlemen like him. I will miss him greatly.

Mark Petrucci

August 28, 2020

What a gentleman, what a loss. I will miss him.

Margaret Mcbride

August 28, 2020

The world has lost a great man. I have had the privilege to know Mr. Eldridge for many years. We love you and now God will get to enjoy you as much as we have. Don't worry we will take care of Angie.

Irene Mathis

August 27, 2020

Sending my sincere to the Eldridge family. I have not seen Matt or Angie in years but remember them as a lovely couple. Mr. Rogers was very fond of them as well. Matt was always very professional and provided sound legal advice. He always had a smile on his face regardless of the situation. I pray the family will find comfortable of the many memories and times spent with Matt. Being married for 50 years is just an example of the solid man that he was. Hugs to all.

John Waddy

August 27, 2020

Matthew was consistent-always positive, kind and down to earth. He was a good attorney but even a better person and friend. He served this country and his clients well. I will miss this brother because he was a true brother in every sense of the word.

Richard Termuhlen

August 27, 2020

Matt was charming, sincere, and a true professional. I am saddened by this loss.

Tom Efta

August 27, 2020

A friendly comment and smile was always a constant from him in court. He made the world a better place. Sad to hear this news.

Judge Colleen odonnell

August 27, 2020

It was always a pleasure to see Matt in Court. He was a real class act & always wore a bright, inviting smile. We will miss him. Sending prayers & condolences. -- Judge Colleen O'Donnell

Joseph L Mas

August 27, 2020

There is no one that I enjoyed running into - practically on a daily basis - more than Matt. Always had a kind word, and when he asked how you were doing, he listened to your response. May the many memories of this fine gentleman be of comfort to his family and his many friends. May God receive this gentle soul into His Kingdom.

Janet Grubb

August 27, 2020

Matt was a fine person and a dedicated attorney. I always enjoyed working with him. He appeared in my courtroom many times. His passing is to soon. He will be missed.

Scott Shaw

August 27, 2020

Besides not one but two Purple Hearts Matt also received a Bronze Star. As a lawyer, he was a consummate gentlemen. In all of the years I have known him I never heard Matt badmouth anyone nor did I ever hear anyone even hint that Matt played fast and free with the truth. His word was his bond and the legal profession is poorer for his loss.

Frederick D Benton Jr.

August 27, 2020

Our prayers and condolences to the Eldridge Family. We lost a great one. It was a privilege and an honor to know him as a friend and colleague. Always encouraging, always smiling, Matt was one who never met a stranger. He was the same great personality to everyone who came in contact with him, no matter their station in life.

Matt was a stalwart in his beliefs and he never wavered from his principles. You could count on him to stand for what was right, and to fight for the principles in which he believed. He was a proud advocate on behalf of those he served, a courageous soldier, a noble citizen, and a great friend.

He will be missed.

Frederick D. Benton, Jr.

Bryan Bowen

August 27, 2020

I was a Columbus City Prosecutor over two stints from 2000-2003, and again from 2014-2018. Mr. Eldridge was always a joy to see enter my courtroom. I thoroughly enjoyed having cases against him, we would always exchange friendly words, and that continued even after I left the office and became a defense attorney. Seeing him in the courthouse always brought a smile, and a kind word. He will be missed by so many of us around the courthouse.

Martha Ebron

August 27, 2020

Matt was the first attorney I met when I got my job at the Prosecutors office. Always asking about my sons who was in the military. Will miss his big hugs and smiles

Ruth Merritt

August 26, 2020

Matt Eldridge was one of the most plesant person that l had the opportunity of meeting and working with, every time you saw him he had the biggest smile on his face. I met Matt at the Consumer's Council where he was known to be a hard worker. He had a smile for everyone. It was truley a privilage for me to
get know and work with him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, Angie, Matt is resting and rejoycing with our heavenly father and the angles in heaven. R l. P.

Michael McCord

August 26, 2020

Thanks Matt for being my friend.

Michael McCord

August 26, 2020

Thanks Matt for being my friend, Michael McCord.

Ted Barrows

August 26, 2020

Matt was a brother in arms, since we served during the same time period. He was a brother at the bar, serving the public as an attorney for more than 35 years. He was highly professional when he appeared in court, always timely, prepared and cheerful. It was a pleasure to seem in the court as well as to encounter him on the street. I will certainly miss him and mourn his passing. A light has gone out.

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