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Matthew Garagusi Obituary
MATTHEW B. GARAGUSI
On Friday, December 30, 2022, Matthew B. Garagusi, loving father of three children, passed away at the age of 64. Matthew was born on June 27, 1958 and was raised in Bethesda, MD. Matthew graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 1976 and The University of South Carolina with a major in International Studies in 1980. Matthew had a very successful career in the mortgage industry. He deeply loved his kids, spending time at the beach and exercising. He had an infectious smile, witty sense of humor, and was a real people person. Matthew was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Vincent Garagusi. He is survived by his mother Anne, his children, Kyle, Bridget, and Charlotte, his sister Elizabeth, and his brothers Christopher (Teo) and Robert (Allison). A funeral mass in Matt's honor will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 12:30 p.m., at St. Bartholomew Church, 6900 River Road, Bethesda, MD. Visitation will be held in the church from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Roger Cutler
January 4, 2025
Sorry to hear the news. I knew Matt in Jr High and High school. He was always a friendly and funny guy - and did a great job singing at the school talent show
Lon Prather
February 13, 2023
I am sorry to hear of Matt´s passing. We hadn´t seen each other in years, but we were childhood friends. I was part of the Burning Tree Elementary youth and Matt, along with Jeff Kelly and Fran Sullivan were part of the Fernwood Elementary crowd. We played many softball games together during the old Summer Recreation program in Montgomery County. Sometimes we would ride our bikes over to Wildwood Shopping Center to the 5 & Dime or get pizza at the Greek Restaurant. We went on to attend Pyle Jr. High and Walt Whitman High School together. I would occasionally see Matt at the Georgetown Rd. Swim club and we would always talk about girls and school. After High School people lose track of many friends and I´m sorry I missed out keeping up with Matt. Knowing what kind of person he was, I know Matt fought the good fight and my prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family.
Lon Prather (Gainesville, Va.)
Pamela King
January 9, 2023
Gordon and I met Matt soon after he married Beth and helped them buy their first home together in Germantown and then they joined us in Haddonfield in Darnestown. We became long time friends and loved watching their family grow as you see in this Haddonfield picnic with Charlotte. Matt was an outstanding loan officer and Gordon valued his experience, integrity and professionalism. His early death makes me very sad for Kyle, Bridgette & Charlotte. He treasured his children. Gordon passed on August 12 suddenly and I believe they are in heaven together enjoying each others company as they did in life. He will live on in his beautiful children.
Pamela King
Julie
January 8, 2023
A wonderful, joyful person who brighten everyone he was around...you´ll be sorely missed. RIP Matt
The Hartners
January 8, 2023
Dear Bridget, Kyle, and Charlotte,
We have such fun memories of times we spent with Matt and your family when we lived on Haddonfield Lane. He did have such wit and impish charm and we loved being with you all. We are sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Love, Zeke, Jane, and George Hartner.
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