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Jonathan Risor
November 22, 2021
I know he's been gone for over 4 years and he was just my doctor but he was by far the most caring and compassionate one I have ever had. Such a great guy and trusted him every time I had a visit and made sure I was gonna be healthy again. Thank you.
February 23, 2018
Feb 23rd 2018
Dear Judy
It is with great sadness that we have learnt the sad news about Greg.
We have happy memories of the time we spent with you both in UK and your home in Chicago.
You are both in our thoughts and prayers
Ian and Jenny Lord
(Ipswich UK)
Mary Pat Baubly
October 21, 2017
Judy, my deepest sympathy to you & your family. I just recently learned of Dr. Matz's death. I have great memories of Dr. Matz sailing & in the OR. I worked with him in the outpt.OR where I was a nurse. I think I rekindled his love for sailing when I took lessens at George Wm. College in Williams Bay,WI. We went sailing there a few times. The next year Dr. Matz partnered on a wreck in Belmont Harbor. He took me on my 1st lake Michigan sail. Dr. Matz kept calling it The "Big M" experience. The 2 of us sailed in that night with only the jib. No gas, radio or lights. After that I always brought gas. I called that night "Scary M". A few years later he got the real sailboat at Montrose.
Dr. Matz loved his family so much. He delighted in telling me about each of the children & grandchildren. He loved you so much too. I believe he told me about a skiing trip you took before you were married. I don't think Greg went. That trip urged him to realize what a gem you are.
Hugh Hazenfield
September 23, 2017
Dear Judy,
I just found out about Greg, and I am truly sorry to hear the news. I was honored to work with him at the University of Chicago. He was great mentor, a dedicated teacher, an astute administrator, a man of great faith, and a beloved friend and colleague. He was very supportive of the rotation at Michael Reese and of me in my role as chairman there. He will be missed by many. He will not be forgotten by those who knew him.
My best wishes and prayers go out for you and your family.
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Susan Miller
September 18, 2017
You were my friend Love you miss you
Susan Miller
September 18, 2017
He. Was so cool my heart hurts he was my friend Love you
Leonard Proctor, MD
September 18, 2017
Dear Judy, I was saddened by this news. I remember you and Greg from our years together at U of C.
He was a great guy and I have thought fondly of him over the years . . .knowing Greg and you was one of the good things in my life. I will be thinking about you and hoping you are well.
Len
Frank Bourget
September 18, 2017
Judy, Diane and I are saddened to hear about Dr. Greg's passing. We have very fond memories of Greg from Mary Seat of Wisdom.
I got to know Greg at Loyola Medical School where I was the alumni director. He help me establish a strong medical alumni reunion program there. He always had a smile on his face and made me laugh. He would write down phone numbers on his arms when I would ask him to contact alumni when met him in the cafeteria between surgeries. He told me that he drove the worst car to work, so he would not have to worry about getting dinged in the parking lot. He was very dedicated to his profession, his patient, interns and medical students. He was a true friend.
Barbara Hickey
September 18, 2017
I was so sorry to learn of Dr. Matz's passing. As a Standardized Patient in Loyola's Stritch School of Medicine I had the honor of working with Dr. Matz in one of the "Head to Toe" encounters with the students. He had a wonderful way of delving into not only the medical students, to see what they were really like, but to us "S.P.'s" as well. Finding out that I was from Chicago he had to know where I went to high school and what part of the city I came from. And he proudly talked about being a north sider and being Congressman Dan Rostenkowski's cousin, and living next door to him. So at that I said "so you lived on Evergeeen, just down the street from St. Stanislaus Kostka church, and had the tall barrier walls across the street to block you from the Kennedy Expressway." He just stared at me in shock and said that I was describing where he lived growing up, wanting to know how I could possibly know that. I really never saw his house, but I remembered that that's where Dan Rostenkowski lived. He was one of my favorite Doctors to work with as a S.P. and he will be greatly missed. My sincere sympathy to his family.
Maureen Marley
September 17, 2017
Judy, I'm so sorry for the passing of Greg. I'll keep you both in thoughts and prayers. Maureen Marley
Sr. Brenda Eagan, IBVM
September 17, 2017
Love and prayers offered in memory of a gifted physician, teacher and friend who had the heart of a giant. May you, his beautiful family, be consoled because he will live on in the minds and hearts of the thousands he has touched deeply and profoundly. I am one such witness. May perpetual light shine on him always. And may the angels guide him into paradise. Brenda
CECYLIA ZAPORA
September 17, 2017
I am deaply sadden by the news of Dr. Matz passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Judith and and his family.
It was an honor to have known such a great person and I will truly miss him.
His wanderful and caring manner soothed suffering for many of his patients, among whom was my husband.
May his soul rest in peace.
Cecylia Zapora
Erik Nelson
September 17, 2017
My deepest condolences to Judy and the Matz family. Dr. Matz was a dear friend and mentor. He was generous with his sound advice, never short of humor, and quick to express his amusement in the irony of a situation. A wonderful role model for all to follow, he was committed to lifelong achievement and serving humanity, always with a humble countenance.
Tom and pat Kron
September 17, 2017
Pat and I are oot or we would be there...so sorry to hear the news...will always thank Greg for giving me my first job and having confidence in my abilities when I doubted myself...will miss all the stories and anecdotes. Thanks for sharing him with us, Judy
Landon Riggs
September 17, 2017
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Matz.
He was one of my original interviewers for medical school at Loyola. His guidance and kind consideration really made a difference in my life.
I wouldn't be where I am today had it not been for Dr. Matz.
Kevin Cavanaugh
September 16, 2017
I was so sorry to hear about Dr. Matz's death. He was a wonderful and caring gentleman. Sometimes he was inquisitive, and other times he was pensive. I first met him as a 3rd year medical student at Loyola, and I had the pleasure of being one of his residents. He showed interest and compassion to everyone around him. He would even take interest in the medical students that rotated through ENT even though he was chairman of the the department. If they were from Chicago, he would always ask "Where did you go to high school?" He was really good at managing the different personalities and issues in the department. I will be forever grateful to him for allowing me to do what I do today.
Judy, God bless your family and you. I am sorry for your loss. He will truly be missed.
September 16, 2017
Dr. Matz was a wonderful and caring gentleman. Sometimes he was inquisitive and other times he was pensive. I first met him as a 3rd year med student at Loyola, and I had the pleasure of being one of his residents. He showed interest and compassion to everyone around him. He would especially take interest in the medical students that rotated through ENT even though he was chairman of the the department. If they were from Chicago, he would always ask where did they go to high school? He was really good at managing the different personalities and issues in the department. I will be forever grateful for him allowing me to do what I do today. Judy, God bless your family and you. He will truly be missed.
Kevin Cavanaugh
Longmont, Colorado
September 16, 2017
My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears prayers, Isaiah 59:1.
Robert Bastian
September 16, 2017
Sincerest condolences to Judy and the entire Matz Family. Dr. Matz was instrumental in building a wonderful ENT department. I was privileged to be part of that early in my career. He always saw the best in others and looked for common ground. In the service of the "greater good," he seemed devoid of personal ambition, preferring to help others succeed. He was a kind and good-natured man with genuine generosity of spirit. Well done, Dr. Matz!
Gerald Jankowski
September 16, 2017
Best study partner---ever-Gary
Condolences to Judy and their family
Sad day
Jerry Jankowski {JJ}
Tom Haberkamp
September 15, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to all the family and friends of Greg: there are many. Being a graduate of the sister high school of his: Gordon Tech/ Weber he began our relationship with some friendly critique even though I was interviewing for residency. He then remembered this through my entire career, but served as a great mentor, friend, and sponsor during my career for which I am forever grateful. Greg was a great role model and will be missed by all he touched.
Edward Paloyan
September 15, 2017
A great colleague, associate and dearest friend and teacher to members of my family.
We were associated temporarily at the University of Chicago and later on at Hines and Loyola for many years.
Warmest thoughts to the entire family!
Edward Paloyan
John Li
September 15, 2017
Dear Judy, and the Matz Family and the Loyola family. Kind, funny, stalwart, caring and unflappable, are all words that come to mind when there are no other words to say.... He was a great leader for our LUMC Otolaryngology dept. He was instrumental in my development as an ENT doc. God's peace be with you all.
Sally McDonald
September 15, 2017
So sorry to learn of his passing. A true gentleman, a quick wit, a great surgeon, physician and colleague to so many. It was my great privilege to know him and work with him. May he rest in peace forever. Deepest condolences to Judy and all his family who I know must feel the loss so deeply.
myles pensak
September 15, 2017
Greg was a mentor and friend. His gentle nature and gracious spirit inspired residents and colleagues alike to always put the patients interest above all else. Greg and I shared a passion for baseball trivia and as the internet became the prime mode of communication, I would get my weekly question and challenge(s) to my answer(s). He will be sadly missed and his memory will always be a blessing to those who were his friends.
Peter Smith
September 15, 2017
Dr. Matz was one of the most authentic person I have been privileged to know. He showed me how to live happy, joyous and loving. I will always,always remember his infectious spirit. Rest in the open hans of our Saviour, Greg, knowing how many souls you have touched simply by being you.
Bob Dobie
September 15, 2017
Greg was a warm and supportive colleague to many young academic ENTs throughout the country. I've missed seeing him in recent years and am sad to learn of his passing. I am grateful for his help in my early career.
Daria Ruffolo
September 15, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of Dr. Matz. I was his nurse for Head and Neck Cancer many years go. I learned so much from him regarding management of patients but much more about the compassion for a fragile patient population. I still remember my first house call, he told me "there will be a picture of Pres. Kennedy and a picture of the Pope in most homes." Our first case was a frail man in a hospital bed in his living room with his hand thru the rail petting his cat while his equally frail wife was suctioning him. Dr. Matz said to me "I know you would feel more comfortable for them to be in the hospital but this is where they want to be and we will make it work." He was right. His care, compassion and sense of humor were unparalleled. He would sit close to the patient, look them in the eyes and often ask questions that caught them off guard, "where were you raised, you look like you might have played football, etc." Questions for which he had a legitimate interest and they made the patient feel at ease and the encounter unhurried and calm. He was a giant in many ways. Prayers to the family for the peace that passes all understanding in our earthly minds.
Vic & Kathy Zirkel
September 15, 2017
WE'VE LOST A GREAT DOCTOR & AN EVEN GREATER CHRISTIAN.WE'RE SURE HE GOT A GREAT BIG HUG FROM JESUS AS HE CAME THROUGH THE PEARLY GATES. AFTER A FEW YEARS AS A PATIENT & MANY YEARS IN THE CHRISTIAN FAMIY MOVEMENT (CFM) WITH HIM & JUDY . WE'RE SURE THAT MANY OTHERS WHO HAD A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE HIS PRESENCE IN THEIR LIVES FEEL THE SAME WAY AS WE DO...RIP, GREG & GOD BLESS JUDY BOTH NOW & FOREVER...NOW LEY US BLESS JUDY ESPECIALLY THRU THE NEXT YEAR WHICH TRADITIONALLY THE TOUGHEST YEAR FOR NEW WIDOWS. WE'LL BE PRAYING FOR BOTH YOUM& GREG.
KATHY & VIC
Judith Czaja McCaffrey
September 15, 2017
Deepest condolences to the Matz family. Dr. Matz was always very supportive of my decision to pursue residency in ORL-HNS and I have enjoyed a great career in academic head and neck surgery for the past 22 years. He believed in me and for that I have always been grateful. May you find peace in this difficult time. Yours Sincerely, Judith Czaja McCaffrey, MD, Stritch School of Medicine '91
Susan Miller
September 15, 2017
So sorry my name is Susan Miller I was a patient we had a very special friendship I will miss him very much loved him now you can sail all day long Susan
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