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Matthew Farrell Obituary
Born Nov. 18, 1931, in Richmond Hill, Queens, he was the son of the late Matthew F. and Mae (McAdam) Farrell.
Mr. Farrell served in the Merchant Marines from 1949-1950.
He married his high school sweetheart, Mary, in 1951. They moved to Long Island to raise their family, and relocated to Chestertown in 1989.
Matt was a self employed drywall contractor and always provided nicely for his family.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Chestertown.
He enjoyed spending time at home with his family, working on model trains and reading the bible. He will be remembered for his acts of kindness and generosity and for a wonderful sense of humor.
Survivors include his wife of more than 55 years, Mary Puglia Farrell of Chestertown, whom he married March 18, 1951; two sons, Matthew (Lucy) Farrell of Mastic Beach, and Frank (Gloria) Farrell of Charlotte, N.C.; four daughters, Dawn (Martin) Coppersmith of Chestertown, Laura (Arthur) Corrie of Corning, Donna (William) Millington of Chestertown, and Diane (Gary) Madden of Brant Lake; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Chestertown.
Interment will be at Chester Rural Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, 9 Pine St., Chestertown.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Farrell
Marge and Tom Broderick
February 4, 2007
To Mary and family we send our deepest sympathy and God's blessings. Tom and I were so very sorry to hear of Matt's passing. We send all of you our love.
Marge and Tim Lamb
February 3, 2007
Mary, Art, Laura and family,
Tim and I are so sorry for your loss. Your Husband/Dad/Grandfather will always be with us and will never be forgotten.
We are sorry we could not be there for you to share in this sad time, but please know you are on our minds.
God bless you all.
Matt, we love you...Rest in peace.
ARTHUR CORRIE
February 2, 2007
HEY POP, GOD BLESSED ME AND LET ME JOIN YOUR FAMILY AND YOU SHOWED ME HOW TO BE A MAN A FATHER & MOST OF ALL A GREAT HUSBAND, WHICH BRINGS THEM ALL TOGETHER. THANKS FOR ALWAYS SHARING OF YOURSELF. HEAVEN MUST OF NEEDED A STRONG MAN. IT AIN'T EASY KID! GOD BLESS AND REST IN PEACE. LOVE & RESPECT ART
Kristina McPhee
January 30, 2007
Jill,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and our entire family.
Kristina, Mike, Charissa & Jacob
Shannon Caspole
January 30, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Sheila, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers(always). I wish I could be there with you. Call me anytime for anything. I love yous.
nikki monroe
January 30, 2007
Dawn & family ~ my thoughts & prayers are w/ you all. I have fond memories of your "poppy" from the our younger years & even recent. no mattter where we would run into each other he always took the time to stop & visit & always ask about the kids.He was a truly nice caring man. If you need me you know I am here .
Tina Coppersmith
January 29, 2007
My Dearest Poppy,
You will be greatly missed by the whole family each and every day. You will forever live on in our hearts and memories.
Until we meet again....I love you!
Love your grandaughter,
Tina
Mary Beadnell
January 29, 2007
Mary Dawn and Family,
Matt always had a smile for me and always a conversation. He will be missed by me and all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Mary B
Leslie Cronk
January 29, 2007
Jill,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Leslie,Joe and Gwyneth
Denise Watson
January 29, 2007
My poppy, I will forever miss you, I will treasure all of the memories I have of you, I will never forget your laugh,and your stories. We will take care of Nanny. So rest in peace my grandfather. I love you always
Summer Corrie
January 29, 2007
My dearest Poppy,
You are still alive in each and every one of us. Your light will be shining for quite some time. You were so many things in this life, but most of all you were and always will be a man to look up to, and in my little world a GREAT grandfather. Even in your death you taught me valuable lessons of struggle and sacrifice. I look forward to our many conversations to come. I love you Poppy! I love you so much!
sheila gush
January 29, 2007
May you rest in peace my loving grandfather. Your memory will live on forever in our hearts. I love you Poppy.
Love,Sheila, Gabe, Noah, Ethan and Isabelle
Jeanne and Herb Wood
January 29, 2007
Dawn and family we were so sorry to hear of your loss. We know what a difficult time this is for all and just know that we are here for whatever reson. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Just remember it's only goodnight not goodbye for we shall all meet again.
chuck/patti higgins
January 29, 2007
we are deeply saddened for your loss. chuck and patti higgins
PHILLIP J. CRONKHITE SR.
January 29, 2007
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES
CHAPLAIN, VFW POST# 2475
GLENS FALLS
HE WAS JUST AS MUCH AS A VETERAN AS NY OF THE "GREATEST GENERATION"
Teresa Johnson
January 29, 2007
Lisa and Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. If you need anything please call. All my love Teresa Johnson
melissa palmer
January 29, 2007
Lisa and family ; My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am so so sorry. May God bless you. Love Missy Palmer
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