Matthew D. Purdy

Matthew D. Purdy

Matthew Purdy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 21, 2012.
Purdy, Matthew D. August 18, 2012, age 29 years. Residence Shorewood. Beloved son of Mary Therese (Michael Eells) and Thomas Purdy (Terry). Loving brother of Ricky (Theresa Olson), Christopher (Erica Hermann) and Norah Joy Purdy. Dear grandson of Anna Mae Purdy and Louis and Jackie Buttice. Uncle of Isabel, Vivienne and Veda Truth. Further survived by his fiancé, Ashley Watts, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends and his beloved dog Vixen. "You are my angel, my darling, my star... and my Love will find you wherever you are." In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation in memory of Matthew Purdy to: The Gathering, 804 E. Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Please join Matt's family as they "Celebrate his Life" on Wed., August 22 at Northshore Funeral Services Chapel. The family will greet friends there from 3 to 8:00 PM with a Memorial Service at 7:00 PM.

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August 25, 2012

Ricky Borchardt posted to the memorial.

August 24, 2012

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August 23, 2012

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Ricky Borchardt

August 25, 2012

I love you son and will continue too till we meet again

Judy & Tom Dabrowski

August 24, 2012

Our most sincere sympathies to you all at this time. You are in our prayers.
Judy & Tom

August 23, 2012

My heart aches for the Purdy family. Please accept my deepeth sympathy.

Debbie Boline

August 21, 2012

Our sincerest condolences to the Purdy family. May your grief soon be replaced with happy memories of Matthew, his love and his smile. God bless all. Hugs & prayers. We love you.

Rachel Torres

August 21, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Matt. He was an amazing person, and he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this rough time.

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