Name: Viewing for Peggy Matthews
Start: 2019-01-07T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-01-07T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Colonial Funeral Homes - Brick

Peggy Matthews

Toms River - Peggy Matthews age 55 of Toms River passed away Tuesday January 1, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Peggy was raised in Brick Township before moving to Toms River 30 years ago.

Peggy was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Toms River. Peggy started her Soccer Coaching career at Brick Memorial High School before being selected as the head women's soccer coach at Ocean County College from 1994 to 1998 where she had a record of 69 wins and only 9 losses. There she won 3 regional championships and was a 4-time regional coach of the year. She was also a runner up for the NSCAA national coach of the year. While at Ocean County College she also received the Shore Conference Sportsmanship Award. In 2011 Peggy was inducted into the College's Hall of Fame. After her career at Ocean County College she was selected as head women's Soccer coach at Rider University from 1999 to 2003 making the conference finals twice. She retired from her collegiate coaching career to focus her time on family. Coach Peg then brought her talents to St. Josephs grade school where she coached the Girls middle school basketball team to a 2008 Run for the Roses championship. Coach Peg also started the St. Josephs grade school soccer program. Coach followed up her St. Josephs coaching days also coaching at Monsignor Donovan High School and Manasquan High School. Coach was also very proud of their family business Graham Family Soccer Training.

She is pre-deceased by her mother Lillian Graham in 2006.

Surviving are two sons. Graham Matthews and his fiancée Mara Danoski of North Carolina and Shamus Matthews of Toms River. She is also survived by her father Donald Graham of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and her sister Patty Maldjin and her husband Peter of Brielle. She also leaves behind her beloved dog Fancy.

Viewing hours will be held on Monday, January 7, 2019, from 2-4 & 6-8 at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday at 11:15 am at St. Joseph's Church in Toms River. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Brielle. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.colonialfuneralgroup.com

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Jan. 5, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Peggy Matthews

Sponsored by Colonial Funeral Homes - Brick.

5 Entries

Kevin Gannon

January 7, 2019

Peggy, Your entire "Coerver" family thanks you for 20 plus years of incredible service and teaching that you provided for the thousands of children you instructed. You were the first female to break the "barrier", and you paved the way for all of our past, present, and future female staff instructors. You brought positive energy each and everyday to the campers in your group, and you truly made a difference in every life you came into contact with. Thank you for being such an incredible Mother to your two great sons, and from all of us who loved you so
much - we are going to miss you terribly ! I am so blessed that I was able to give you one last big hug this past summer at the Wall camp. Rest in peace Pegster and please keep a close eye on all of us .

Gary DalCorso

January 6, 2019

Shamus, I am completely amazed at your mom's accomplishments, evidence of her abilities as a mentor and a winner. I'm so sorry for you; I know how sad you are and how tough it is to lose your mom. Please remember with pride what an enormous difference your mom made in countless students' and athletes' lives. I know you will miss her but know that your mom used her talents as a parent, instructor and coach to the max, unlike so many who waste much of their lives wallowing in laziness. And please never lose faith that your mom is freed from this world to be with the Lord in heaven - where we all hope to be at the end of this journey . Hang in there, Shamus. Better days are coming. Our prayers are with you.

Richard Strada

January 5, 2019

Rest in Peace Peggy. You were a great coach and a wonderful human being. You always had a smile and warm word for all your players. You will be missed. My condolences to the family.

Alison Amato

January 5, 2019

Dear Graham , Shamus, Patty and Mr. Graham, I am beyond sorry for your loss. Peggy was a bright light in so many people's lives. She will be missed.I will never have another friend like her. I am proud to have called her my best friend.
I will keep her in my heart until we meet again.❤

Barb Koczan

January 4, 2019

Dear Don and Family, our hearts are filled with sadness over the passing of Peggy. We remember her as a little girl and part of our close knit neighborhood with many wonderful families. May your loving and happy memories help you through this very difficult time. Our prayers to your family. Barb and Jack Koczan

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