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Matthew Douaihy Obituary
Born in Scranton on Nov. 3, 1970, to Said "Cy" and Jane Jenkins Douaihy of Scranton, Matthew graduated from Scranton Tech in the class of 1990, and most recently worked in maintenance for the Scranton School District. He was a lifelong member of St. Ann Maronite Church in Scranton, and a member of its Holy Name Society. Matthew in his passing was an organ donor with the Gift of Life program. Known to his close friends as "Otis," he was a fixture in the Green Ridge Corners, and he was an avid baseball fan. His jovial attitude was a constant and his friendships and family were the bedrock of his life. He had a very special friendship with his feline partner, Roscoe.
He is survived by his brother, Douglas, with whom he resided; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jack T. and Sue Jenkins; and his paternal grandparents, Joe and Dorothy "Cissie" Tobin Douaihy.
Funeral services are scheduled to begin Monday at 9:45 a.m. from the Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 125 N. Main Ave., Scranton, with a Mass of Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. in St. Ann Maronite Church, corner of Sumner Avenue and Price Street, West Scranton, to be celebrated by the Rev. Francis Marini, pastor.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Sunday from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Incense services will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Matthew's name to St. Ann Maronite Church or to a charity of the donor's choice. Please visit www.KearneyFuneralHome.com for directions or to leave an online condolence.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Douaihy
December 5, 2011
Mr. & Mrs. Douaihy:
As a former student of yours Mr. Douaihy, I remember how often you spoke of your family especially your children. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Vera Kowal Krewsun (West Scranton Middle School Student in the '70s)
November 30, 2011
Cy and Jane,
May God ease the terrible pain in your heart. And may happy memories bring you smiles through your tears. I am so very, very sorry for your unimagineable loss. This month is the 10th anniversary of my nephew's death. And while you will never forget, I can tell you my brother is doing a lot better. It won't hurt this much forever. God bless.
Mary Ellen Golden Walsh
Martha
November 29, 2011
Dear Mr. and Mrs.Douaihy, Please accept my deepest sympathy upon the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martha, telerecruiter for American Red Cross
Louise Kurpis
November 28, 2011
Dear Jane and Family:
My deepest sympathies to all of you in this time of sorrow. You will be in my prayers.
Louise Kurpis
November 28, 2011
Cy and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gus, Renee DePietro and Family
Nancy Hughes Staff
November 27, 2011
Cy, Jane and Doug,
I remember Matt and Doug when they were tiny and you lived next door to us. My heart breaks for all of you in your loss of Matthew. My deepest sympathies to all of your family.
DAVID&BENGIE TULANEY
November 27, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Bill Haubert
November 27, 2011
Coach,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I recall your sons' attending our practices many years ago and how much joy you had in having them there. Remember those times when you think of Matthew.
Bill and Noreen Haubert
Nina Wormuth
November 27, 2011
Dear Cy, Jane and Doug,
We were so sorry to read about Matthew. We have many memories of conversations with him when we lived on Richmont Street as that was a favorite route he traveled. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Bill, Nina & Mark Wormuth
Bob & Sally Davis
November 26, 2011
Cy, Jane And Doug,
Our Deepest Sympathy and prays are with you. We lost our Daughter in 2008, so we know the grief and the pain that you bare. We know That through God, he will bring you confort and strength. Bob & Sally Davis, Forty Fort, Pa
November 26, 2011
Dear Coach, I am so sorry to read about the passing of your son Matthew please know that my prayers are with you and your family. Denice Jones Jefferson Township Pa.
Melanie DelVecchio-Underwood
November 26, 2011
My thoughts & prayers are with you... I am so sorry for you loss.
Paul & Mary Lou DelVecchio
November 26, 2011
Cy, Jane and Doug,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We can't possibly imagine what you are experiencing but know that your love of God and each other will give you strength.
Charlie and Peggy Gahwiler
November 26, 2011
Cy, Jane and Doug,
We were so sorry to hear of Matthew's
passing. Hold onto those wonderful memories of him and you will be fine.
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you
November 26, 2011
Dear Cy, Jane and Doug,
We can't begin to imagine what you must be going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy,
Rich and Karyn Belardi Somerset, Penna.
Marty Kelly
November 26, 2011
Dear Cy and Jane,
We are very distressed to read of Matthew's passing. Cy, I still recall our friendly chats at the "Y".
Marty and Nancy Kelly
Bryn Grabowski
November 26, 2011
Dear Coach and Jane,
Words can not express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Otis will be missed terribly.
Throughout the years, I have valued his friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness. I will sorely miss all of our laughs, and friendly conversations. I will always keep Matthew's memories held deeply within my heart reminding me of how life should be lived.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
With love and sympathy,
Bryn Grabowski
Tiffany Sandone Smith
November 26, 2011
So sorry for the loss of Otis. Our thoughs and Prayers are with you and your Family. Tiffany Sandone Smith
Paul Grabowski
November 25, 2011
Coach, I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words that I can provide you that will dull the paid but remember our God is always there for you.
Lisa Belardi
November 25, 2011
Dear Cy Jane Doug I am so very sorry for the loss of Matthew i cant even imagine how hard this may be please know we are thinking of you all and will keep everyone in our prays.
lisa
Kaleena Calpin
November 25, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Douiahy, and Doug -
We were so sorry to read of your loss. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this very difficult time.
Kaleena, Jamie and Casey Calpin and Family
John Fedele
November 25, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 25, 2011
cy,
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