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Douglas Mathews Obituary

MATHEWS Douglas, of Midland Park, 42, is at peace after a long illness. Born in Teaneck he grew up in Oradell and lived in River Edge before moving to Midland Park 13 years ago. Douglas was a 1987 graduate of Manhattan College with his BS in Chemical Engineering. He was a Contracts Analyst, for MDX Solutions, Mahwah, NJ. He was a parishioner of Church of the Nativity, Midland Park. Surviving is his loving wife Diane (nee Sayegh) Mathews, his children, Marie, Robert, Caroline and Daniel. He was predeceased by his daughter, Christie Mathews, age 9 in 2002. His parents, Gerald and Jane (nee Leahy) Mathews of Waldwick, his parents in law, Robert and Diane Sayegh of Ho-Ho-Kus. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Joseph of Neptune, Marianne (Scot) Van Demark of Chester, NY, Kathleen (Charles) Krieger of Goshen, NY, Eileen (Michael) Giordano of Ledgewood, NJ, Timothy of Boca Raton, FL, Stephen (Marie) of Larchmont,NY, Richard (Allyson)of River Edge, James of New York, NY and Theresa of New York, NY. Also surviving are sixteen nieces and nephews. Visiting Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Church of the Nativity, 315 Prospect St. Midland Park, NJ. Funeral Mass Friday 9:30 AM from the Church followed by the interment in George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations to Smile Train, 245 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10016 would be appreciated. Arrangement by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 www.vpfh.com

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Published by The Record/Herald News on May 22, 2008.

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Anthony Knific

June 16, 2008

I knew Doug from St Josephs in Oradell and Bergen Catholic. I last saw him when he was at Manhattan... and what now seems like a lifetime ago, I remember playing cards in his parents house on some friday nights in high school with Mike Breslin, Bill Kelly, John Zerbo, Brian Esler, Mike Proscia, Chris Barnes and Paul Cronin. I am very sorry to hear about your family's loss.

Barbara & Randy Vargas

May 27, 2008

Rich & Family,

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tiffany Macchio

May 24, 2008

One of the nicest guys I have had the privalege to know and work with. My heart goes out to the family, and I pray Doug is in peace.

FJohn Reinke (MC68)

May 24, 2008

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

Mike, Mary Beth & Lilli Nappi

May 23, 2008

Rich & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.

stephanie mannarino

May 23, 2008

Jimmy and Family,
Words cannot express my sympathy.I am so very very sorry for your loss.
All my love,
Stephanie (Giordano) Mannarino

Brian Ersalesi

May 22, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 22, 2008

Thinking of your family with love and wishing you peace.

Greg, Cindi, Hannah, and Emily Nappi

Randy, Kristen, Carly & Sean Peterson

May 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan Apps

May 22, 2008

I know words cannot take away the pain you are feeling.Please know that you are in my thoughts, prayers and my heart
May your memories comfort you all

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