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Matthew Meadows Obituary
Born April 27, 1946 in Germany he was the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Grimm) Meadows.
Matthew worked as a laboratory aide serving in multiple capacities with NIH in Bethesda for over 54 years. He was active with St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Frederick serving as an Usher and Eucharistic Minister. Matthew was an officer with the Knights of Columbus #1622. He was an inside/outside guard and part of the ceremonial team. He enjoyed attending the Preakness race and Navy football games with the Knights. As a young man, he worked at the family restaurant, the Meadowlark Inn in Poolesville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00pm, on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at St. John's Catholic Church, 118 E. Second Street, Frederick, MD 21701. Friends will be received an hour prior from 12pm to 1pm at the church. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restriction, face masks and social distancing are required.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may made in Matthew's name to St.John's Catholic Church at the above address.
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Paul DeFelice
July 9, 2024
If I’m not mistaken,Matthew was a childhood friend of mine in Bethesda . He was my best friend and we always had fun.
Joanna Pierson
February 11, 2021
Matthew was such a nice person. I valued having the chance to know him. He will be missed.
Robert & Susan Spengler
November 15, 2020
Matthew was a special, kind, gentle spirit. We are very sad to learn of his passing. Rest in peace Matthew.
Doreen Quimby
November 6, 2020
Matthew will be missed, he was truly a gentle man and always had a smile on his face. I got him a new iPhone last year and he learned to Face Time people. I will miss his FaceTime Calls.
Doreen Quimby
November 6, 2020
Matthew will be missed, he was truly a gentle man and always had a smile on his face. I got him a new iPhone last year and he learned to Face Time people. I will miss his FaceTime Calls.
Charlie Brown
November 5, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Matthew for a few years at NIH and the office always livened up whenever he was around. We will miss him dearly and work won't be the same place without him.
Connie Shumway
November 5, 2020
Matthew was always so youthful and fun loving. May he Rest In Peace.
I didn’t know his family owned Meadowlark Inn. That was a wonderful place.
Peggy Frazier
November 4, 2020
My prayers are with Matthew’s family. I remember talking with Matthew at church for many, many years. His cheerfulness and helpfulness will be missed.
Cathy Menzel
November 3, 2020
I'm very sorry to hear of Matthew's passing. His smile was always a wonderful welcome as he greeted St. John's parishioners.
Irvin ( Pete) Tokar
November 3, 2020
I served with Matt in the Knights of Columbus for many years and found him to be very active in any way in serving . He would always come and talk to me before Mass . He will be missed dearly.. Rest in Peace Matt.
Tanya Lehky
November 3, 2020
Matthew was always a welcome smile at the end of the day when he delivered the mail. He will be missed.
Rick Casazza
November 3, 2020
I have been a council brother to Matthew since 2006 and have never known him to say a cross word about anyone. Truly one of God's angels. You will be missed buddy!
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I was so sad to hear this news, Matthew's kind heart and gentle spirit will be sorely missed. Returning to work won't be the same without him. RIP
Dana McCray
November 2, 2020
So sad to hear that this gentle soul is no longer with us. Matthew always smiled and joked when visiting my office at the NIH. I will miss talking with him.
Jon Russell
November 2, 2020
Matthew was a great guy, always smiling. Will miss seeing him in Mass.
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