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Matthew Fish Obituary

Matthew S. Fish Matthew S. Fish, 56, of 5616 Garries Rd., died Monday, October 31, 2005, following an extended illness with cancer. He was born in Erie on October 27, 1949, a son of Mary Stoney Fish of Millcreek, and the late Douglas M. Fish. He was a graduate of McDowell High School and attended Hiram Scott College in Scott’s Bluff, Neb. He had worked in Boston in plastics engineering for many years before moving back to Erie. He loved traveling, sailing, riding his motorcycle, and photography. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley Hall Fish. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Douglas M. Fish, Jr., and his wife Christine, and Mitchell H. Fish, both of Erie; a sister, Deborah Fish Lane and her husband David, of Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 602 W. 10th St., Erie, on Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and are invited to attend services there Saturday at 12:30 p.m., with his uncle, Rev. John Fish, officiating. Interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Regional Cancer Center, 2500 W. 12th St. Erie, PA 16505. Send condolences at www.burtonfuneralhome.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.

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Published by Erie Times-News from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2005.

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dar zzzzzzz

November 13, 2005

Mary I met both you and Matt at the same time.(at Donna's store)I am very sorry we did not get to talk more.Matt and I had a talk when he brought you to the store one day and we talked about what was wrong.He was a very strong person he assured me he was in no pain.(I always wondered if he was hiding it)But as you know I have not been there for some time.I wish you the best I will pray for you that God who with all thing's are possible will care for you and help you through.dar

Jack Jaeger

November 3, 2005

Matt I hope that your next journey will bring you the peace and happiness that you deserve. You belong to a group of truly good and down to earth people whom I have had the priveledge of knowing and being a friend to in my lifetime. You will be missed by all who's lives you touched.



My sincerest condolences go out to Matt's family and to those of you who kept Matt close to your heart. Until we meet again...

Kurt Buseck

November 3, 2005

Mary;



My Deepest Condolences on the Loss of Your Beloved Son. I Will Be Out of Town for the Services; I Send My Prayers and Thoughts.



Sincerely;



Kurt Buseck

Kathy Vanderwende

November 3, 2005

Mitch:

I want to extend my sincerest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debby Monola

November 2, 2005

I'll miss my Hug's from you. Maybe another time...Deb.

Joe Nash

November 2, 2005

You were and ARE a very dear friend, fellow biker, and confidant. I will miss you very very much. Save a space for me up there! ILY Joe

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