Father John Matthew Elanjileth

Where to start... Fr. Mathew has been a part of our family from the first year he came to America. My Aunt and Mother welcomed him as family. I am 63 years old now and can remember sitting on his lap at the age of around 3. There are 8 of girls in our family each with memories of Fr. Mathew at Sunday family dinners and an often just pop in visits throughout our life. As an adult we often talked about God being in us all , having items blessed and birthdays celebrated. I cam speak for each of us when i say we looked forward to his many visits with us. BFr. Mathew loved us as he loved God and was there for us from as long as i can remember. He was loved and i know is elated to be with God as i am sure God is well pleased with him.

Father Matt always stopped in Case Management offices to say Hello. I took this photo with Sharon Golobish RN, who has also passed.
RIP Father Matt & Sharon.
Barb Julian Mills

I am deeply sorry to hear of Father Elanjileth's death. When he was at St. Mary of Mercy Church in downtown Pittsburgh, he counselled a friend of mine, who was conflicted about becoming a nun. The date of this encounter was 22 November, 1963 at around 1:00 PM. President Kennedy was assassinated at the time they were to meet. My friend took this as an omen that she should not enter the convent, but she remained forever grateful to Father Elanjileth for his wise counsel. I also spoke with him a number of times, and was touched by his kindness, sweet disposition, and humanity. I send my condolences to the family and community of this memorable, wonderful man.

Dear Fr "2 T's, Now that you have finally found your Happy Place, who can we feed our chicken soup, pistachios, and 100% chocolate bars. You came into our family since 1998, when Fr Kedzierski brought you to our home blessing. We will never forget your home masses, your wry sense of humor, and being present at your 106 and 107 birthday masses. Have fun with Mother Teresa. We love you still. We'll see you some time whenever. Jackie and Chuck Galley

Father Matthew helped our family when we needed it most. My mother attended St Mary's for many years. He always accommodated my mother when she was waiting for an access ride. He was always so very kind. May he rest in peace.

May God embrace this holy man and grant him eternal life. Well done faithful servant.
I had the privilege of meeting Fr. and was blessed by knowing him.
I am praying for peace and comfort for his many dear friends and family members.
Our local area is blessed by his devoted pastoral service and his generous love.

Thank you Father Matt for being a blessing in the short time I knew you adhd had you as our family priest at St. Mary's in Christy Park. I have never forgotten you and I even told my 3 children about you for many years now. You helped me understand what the Bible said is possible when man said it wasn't, and I passed it off to my children. I won't forget getting to visit and spend time with you when we lived in PA. May you have peaceful and eternal rest in Heaven. God Bless you. Love, Heather, Gracie, Nick, and Jake

I remember Father Matt from St. Lawrence O´Toole Parish in Garfield. He was a great priest with a fun-loving spirit. Our parish put on a play, and I remember Father Matt´s memorable performance when he walked across the stage with a potted plant on his head! I can still see him as though it were yesterday instead of probably 50 years ago! May he rest in peace, and may Heaven be his happy Home.

Mary Ann Larkin
Pittsburgh

Father Matthew..you were the eternal light that shone on the whole city of .McKeesport and beyond your quiet presence gave so many courage and hope .you gave yourself so freely to so many and you will always be on our hearts as you celebrate your reunion with Jesus.we will miss you forever and bless you especially from the Robert Moffat family who will for ever cherish the kind friendship and many blessings you so freely offered..our loss is Heavens Gain..

Such a wonderful man. Was a blessing to have known him. May you rest in peace.

Fr. Matthew was amazing and such a blessing. Now he is a great intercessor for us. Thank you Fr Matthew for saying yes to God's call to the priesthood and for your dedication to the souls in McKeesport.

Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into your Master's joy!
Dear Fr. Matthew, you have always been there for the Otto/Nypaver families and we are forever grateful. Requiescat in pacem.

Father Matthew was a wonderful priest who married my wife Constance and me at Madonna del Costello church in 1973. He subsequently became a family friend who later baptized many of the children in our families and also came to our family home numerous times to give blessings. We will forever cherish knowing him for his kindness.

Connie and George Usova
Arlington, Virginia

We all loved you and will miss you.

You will be sadly missed. I enjoyed being an organist at Auberele under your encouragement when I began at age 14 until college.

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