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Matthew Dwyer
June 26, 2020
NEW ORLEANS-A proud son of New Orleans, Matthew Dwyer died at the age of 49 of natural causes at his home in Algiers on June 26, 2020. Matt was born in Denver, CO, but spent his childhood in Lakeview, then several years in Iowa before returning home to study at Loyola. While at LU, Matt was President of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and gravitated to the hospitality industry. He worked at Madigan's for over a decade and founded the infamous 'Drunken Santas' holiday party. Matt then managed Monkey Hill and joined a team who made it into a popular Uptown bar.
Matt lived next door to Charlie's Steakhouse on Dryades St., and when the restaurant became available for sale in 2007, he put together an innovative and visionary plan that convinced the Petrossi family heirs to sell Charlie's to him. Known for his obsessive attention to detail and organization, Matt worked diligently to restore this New Orleans institution. Matt's efforts at Charlie's received national, regional and local acclaim, and today the restaurant remains a beloved part of the Crescent City's dining hierarchy since 1932.
Matt's gregarious personality and impish smile will remain in our hearts forever.
Matt is survived by his parents Gene Dwyer & Kathie Bryant of New Orleans and Linda & Mike Melroy of Eureka Springs, AR, his Brother Owl Dwyer & wife Heady of New Orleans along with his cherished nieces Delta and Blythe Dwyer, his step brother Sam Bryant of Bettendorf, IA and step sister Michelle Hawley of Davenport, IA and an army of friends all over the world. A private memorial ceremony was held on June 30, 2020 at Greenwood Funeral Home on Canal Boulevard. Donations can be made to Zeus' Place Animal Shelter & The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online, at www.greenwoodfh.com
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Kim Englade
July 14, 2020
25 years ago I met Matt through my best friend that worked at the uptown bar and restaurant. He was always smiling that beautiful smile and made me feel at home with his charming New Orleans hospitality. We had a lot of good times! You will be missed dearly. Condolences to all family and friends.
Dave Burrows
July 12, 2020
Gene...you have my deepest sympathies!
Dave Burrows
J.T. Hannan
July 11, 2020
Still in disbelief but I am comforted to know that you lived an amazing life. No one had more fun and had more friends then Dwyer. I miss you dearly.
Jean Allender
July 11, 2020
My heart breaks for you, Linda. I remember you talking about your boys often, like all of us proud moms...Please know Im thinking of you and Mike during this awful time. Life just isnt fair.
Jack Butcher
July 11, 2020
You will surely be missed, you touched so many people's lives.
Christopher Babb
July 11, 2020
He was everyone's best friend and I will miss him forever. Not a day has gone by in these 25 years of friendship that Matt didn't somehow manage to cross my mind; and not a day will go by for the rest of my life that will change this.
jerald feuerbach
July 11, 2020
Gene...I am so sorry to hear this news
Dawn
July 10, 2020
Matt you will truly be missed but your legacy will live on in our hearts and in Uptown New Orleans. Truly one of the nicest guys I know who looks out for his friends. You are gone way too soon, but I will see you on the other side one day.
Love,
Dawn
Herb and Diane Trix
July 10, 2020
Our hearts are broken, and we have no words to express our grief. Matthew brought light, laughter, and love to his family, friends. May his memory always be a blessing to those who knew and loved him.
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