Matthew A. Coughlin

Matthew A. Coughlin, of North Wales, passed away suddenly on Monday June 8, 2020. He was 35 years old. Born November 5, 1984 in Philadelphia, he was the son of Matthew E. Coughlin and Patricia A. Ilovski (nee Piacentino) and the beloved husband of Elizabeth A. Coughlin (nee Shultes). Matt was an alumnus of Hatboro-Horsham High School as well as College of Charleston. He was a real estate agent and a seasoned sales professional, holding management positions at Johnson & Johnson, JG Wentworth, and Barnes and Noble Booksellers. He was a member of National Ski Patrol for Bear Creek for some seasons. Matt's most-loved hobbies included snowboarding, running, kayaking, fishing, Philly sports, basketball, football, listening to music, quoting his favorite movies, telling jokes, meditating and being at the ocean enjoying the sunrise. He particularly enjoyed German Shepherds; three were very meaningful in his life, Schirricca, Luca Brasi, and Bella. South Carolina and Charleston always held a special place in Matt's heart. His favorite food was pasta, and some of his favorite music included Dave Matthews, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Death Cab for Cutie, Radiohead, Johnny Cash, and Frank Sinatra. In addition to his wife Elizabeth, his father Matthew and mother Patricia, Matt is survived by his step-father Zoran M. Ilovski, siblings: Natasia A., Roman M., and Demitri P. Ilovski, and Justin G., Dalton E., and Elizabeth K. Coughlin, his paternal grandfather Edward Coughlin, and many beloved Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Kathryn M. and Peter J. Piacentino, his paternal grandmother Elizabeth "Betty" P. Coughlin, and his aunt Mary E. Ray. Relatives and friends are invited to share in Matt's Life Celebration on Tuesday June 16, from 6 to 8 PM at Boyd-Horrox-Givnish of East Norriton, 200 West Germantown Pike, 610-277-7000 and again on Wednesday morning from 10 AM to 10:50 AM, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 AM, at St. Catherine of Siena 321Witmer Rd. Horsham, PA. Interment will be private. All social distancing and state restrictions will be observed during the viewings and Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations in Matt's name can be made to Char-Wills German Shepard Rescue: https://www.charwillsrescue.com/about. To share your fondest memories of Matt, visit www.lifecelebration.com