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Matthew Cowles Obituary
Born Dec. 26, 1980, in Olean, he was the son of George and Mary Gagliardo Cowles.
Matt was a graduate of Olean High School and received his bachelor's degree from St. Bonaventure University.
He worked in the IT department for several companies in Kentucky and later in North Carolina.
Matt was a huge animal lover and volunteered his time at the SPCA. He recently had taken up painting and enjoyed working with computers.
In addition to his parents of Olean, he is survived by two brothers, George (Ginalyn) Cowles of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Joe (Michelle) Cowles of Olean; his nephew and godson, Logan Cowles; nephews, Nikcolas Cowles and George Cowles IV; a niece, Bryanne Cowles; a great-niece, Sophia and a great-nephew, Michael; his dear friend, Andrea Hunt of North Carolina; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents; an aunt, Cynthia Beard; and a uncle, Larry McFall.
Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday (Dec. 11, 2020) in the funeral home. Rev. David Tourville, will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany.
Memorials if desired, may be made to your local SPCA.
Online condolences can be expressed at guentherfh.com.
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Dave Demarest
December 10, 2020
George and Mary,
I went to OHS with Matt. I remember him as being very kind and having a great, dry sense of humor. He was a great guy who will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ann Hurlburt
December 7, 2020
George and Mary,
I want to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. I remember Matthew when he was attending SBU. You must have been very proud of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Rob and Ann Hurlburt
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