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Matthew Fogarty Obituary

FOGARTY Matthew Joseph, Jr., 31, son of Elizabeth Hanley Prewitt (Caywood), Lexington, and Matthew J. Fogarty (Andrea Martin), Louisville, died on November 24, 2016. Matt was a graduate of Henry Clay High School and attended UK and U of L. He was a talented chef, a loving son and a good friend to all he met. In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandmother, Agnes "Porky" Littrell, brother, Brennan, sister, Madison, step-siblings, Woods and Quentin Prewitt, companion, Janey Thompson, best friend "Bert" and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be at 1pm on Tuesday at Christ Church Cathedral, 166 Market Street, Lexington. Memorials may be made to The Hope Center, The Healing Place or Christ Church Cathedral.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Nov. 27, 2016.

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Christopher Cox

December 25, 2017

Matthew fogarty Jr he was my cousin Chris Cox sr he will be miss

Becky Kellum

November 29, 2016

Beth and family,

I am so sad to hear of the death of your son. I cannot imagine the devastation you must feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky Kellum

November 28, 2016

Beth and Caywood, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families. Please accept out heartfelt condolences.

Carla and David Demarest

November 28, 2016

Dear Beth and Family,
Words fail to express our sorrow for your loss. Please know that you are, and will be, in our thoughts and prayers.
B.J. Stull and Zach

Cathy Hesseldenz

November 27, 2016

Dear Beth, There are no words. I just want to hug you and tell you how very sorry I am for you and your family. We love and care about you very much. Cathy and Jon XXOX

November 27, 2016

Pat so sorry to hear about your nephew.

Thoughts and prayers with your family.

November 27, 2016

To the Family of Matthew Fogarty. I'm am sorry for your loss. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. John 17:3

Frankie Simms

November 27, 2016

Sorry to hear of his passing. Matthew was very special to me. We met at the hope center. My prayers are with your family.

Frankie Simms

November 27, 2016

So sorry about your loss. Matthew was very special to me in the short time I got to know him. We met at the hope center. My prayers are with your family.

Dawn Bunton

November 26, 2016

Our Condolences to the family. What a tragic loss. Sending Prayers to you all, may you find inner strength during this time.

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