Matthew J. Dwyer

1949 - 2020

Dwyer, Matthew J. ALBANY On Sunday, December 13, 2020, Matthew John Dwyer, a loving husband, father, grandfather and devoted Catholic, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 71. A life-long Albany resident, Matt was born on October 10, 1949, the son of the late John and Carolyn Dwyer. He was predeceased by his sisters, Carol Fox (Leonard) and Barbara Passineau (Edward). Matt graduated from Christian Brothers Academy. He then went on to SUNY Brockport, majoring in health, but more importantly enjoying his time on the football field and meeting the love of his life, Sue Huffsmith, whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Matt retired from NiMo in 2006 after 30 years in a career he enjoyed. Matt dedicated his life to his family. He is survived by his loving wife Susan; his three children, Kelly (John Knoetgen), John (Kate) and Andrew (Erin); his pride and joys - his 12 grandchildren; siblings, Daniel Dwyer (Marge), and Mary Beth Plonka (Mike); and close, dear friend Neil O'Connor. Matt loved spending the summer months fishing and boating at the camp on Sacandaga Lake. He was a coach, a proud Eagle Scout and enjoyed golfing at Capital Hills Golf Course. He was an avid hunter, a huge Notre Dame and N.Y. Giants fan, and was always on the sidelines or bleachers - never missing his grandkids games. Matt's funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 18, at 12 p.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 391 Delaware Ave., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit with his family at the church prior to the Mass from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Masks and social distancing will be required and occupancy limitations will be followed. Interment will be in Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery, Glenmont. Online condolences may be offered at danielkeenanfuneralhome.com.