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MATTHEW PARISH Obituary

MATTHEW DAVID PARISH, 37, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to David and Debbie Parish of Fort Wayne. Matthew currently worked for Interstate Warehousing, and formerly at Eagle Tile. Matthew enjoyed attending Notre Dame football games, golf, cooking, shopping, and athletic shoe trading/collecting. Most of all, he loved being a dad and spending time with his family. He is also survived by his wife, Samantha Parish; son, Jordan Matthew Parish; step-children, Cheyanna Meyer and Weston Meyer; sisters, Holly (Deiber) Sanchez of Fort Wayne and Heather Parish of Pendleton, IN; nephews, Noah Parish and Isaiah Vollen; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Nancy Parish of Churubusco, Ind.; and maternal grandmother, Phyllis Conwell of Fort Wayne. Matthew was preceded in death by his grandfathers, William Conwell and Larry Broo. Service is 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at Pathway Community Church, 1010 Carroll Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at the church. Memorials may be made to the Matthew Parish Memorial Fund. To sign the online guestbook visit www.fairhavenfortwayne.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 19, 2021.

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Brad

April 14, 2023

I miss you so much Matthew. I look at your picture daily, you´re with me everywhere I go. Losing you was like losing my closest brother. I hope you are looking down on me. We will meet again! Much love!

Noah

January 16, 2022

We miss you Matthew. Family lives on forever! I know you're watching over all of us. Till we meet again

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David T Tubbs

January 20, 2021

May you Rest in Paradise my friend! I will remember all the fun times when had on and off the court! You will truly be missed and was always a great friend. God bless your family and give them strength.

David T Tubbs

January 20, 2021

May you Rest in Paradise my friend! I always loved our time on the basketball court when we were younger and off the court as friends. You will be truly missed love bro!

David T Tubbs

January 20, 2021

May you Rest in Paradise my friend! I always loved our time on the basketball court when we were younger and off the court as friends. You will be truly missed love bro!

David T Tubbs

January 20, 2021

May you Rest in Paradise my friend! I always loved our time on the basketball court when we were younger and off the court as friends. You will be truly missed love bro!

Karen Carissimi

January 19, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I’m sorry to hear of your loss.

Alex and Mary Choinski

January 19, 2021

We send our deepest sympathy and will keep you in our prayers.

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24

Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Pathway Community Church

1010 Carroll Road, IN

Jan

25

Calling hours

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Pathway Community Church

1010 Carroll Road, IN

Jan

25

Service

11:00 a.m.

Pathway Community Church

1010 Carroll Road, IN

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FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services

6557 N Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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