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“What a beautiful picture of Matt. His attitude was remarkable and I hope it brings you the comfort that God must have intended it to. My love and...Read More »
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1 of 30 | Posted by: Linda Aubertine
“My sympathy & peace to the entire O'Hearn family at this time of Matt's passing.
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2 of 30 | Posted by: Karen Dusha McKean
“Dick, Barb, Bridget and family,Words can never convey , what you actually are going through ,unless you have been there. We hope that you and your...Read More »
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3 of 30 | Posted by: Al and Lee Ann Wooddell
“I have so many wonderful memories of you. You were such an inspiration to all. I am truely blessed to call you my friend. Thank you for all our talks...Read More »
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4 of 30 | Posted by: Chrissy Barrett Sesera
“So sorry to hear of Matt's passing. My friend Frances and I will miss sitting with him in church. He was a fine, courageous man who accepted his...Read More »
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5 of 30 | Posted by: Betty White
“Our hearts are filled with sadness for your loss. You are all in our prayers. Peggy and Tim McGreevy
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6 of 30 | Posted by: Peggy McGreevy
“Dick, Barbara and family ~ our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful son. While he is safely in heaven, the love and memories you shared...Read More »
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7 of 30 | Posted by: Joe and Gayle Magisano
“I am so saddened by this news, My Prayers are with you all
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8 of 30 | Posted by: Janet Eriksen
“Though we didn't know Matt well, the few times we were in his company we found him to be a fine young man. We pray for your peace and comfort through...Read More »
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9 of 30 | Posted by: Sam and Chris
“Dear O'Hearns,My heart breaks for you in this time of pain. We all know Matt is in a much more peaceful beautiful place, yet we still wish to have...Read More »
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10 of 30 | Posted by: Anne Kunneman
“Matt was such an inspiration to us all at CCS who got to know him. I feel privilaged to have had the opportunity to be his friend. I can still hear...Read More »
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11 of 30 | Posted by: Angie Niles Carvey
“My thoughts and prayers for your family during this difficult time.... I was just speaking with one of our teachers from Cambridge about him today....Read More »
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12 of 30 | Posted by: Rhonda Tate-Hickey
“Matt was so kind to reach out to our family after the death of our son, and I very much enjoyed getting to know him over a number of years. He was...Read More »
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13 of 30 | Posted by: Linda Mauser
“Dick, Barb and kids,Jack and I were extremely sorry to hear about Matt. He was one of the kindest people we new. Our family was blessed to know him....Read More »
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14 of 30 | Posted by: Sandy Whelan
“Dear Barb, Dick & Family Sorry to learn of Matts' passing .We were all praying for him. Our thoughts & prayers are withyou all at this...Read More »
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15 of 30 | Posted by: Bonnie Peters
“Mr and Mrs Ohearn and family,I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughs and prayers are with you during this time.Christine Robinson
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16 of 30 | Posted by: Chris Robinson
“We are truly sorry for your loss. Matt was such a wonderful young man and many will feel his loss. You are blessed to have had him in your wonderful...Read More »
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17 of 30 | Posted by: Sarah and Nick Messina and Family
“Dick, Barb and FamilyOur thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hope you will find comfort knowing he is at peace and is in...Read More »
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18 of 30 | Posted by: Michael & Suzanne O'Konski
“Dear Barb and Dick and family,I am sending my sincere sympathy to your family. Matt was such a wonderful person - a true inspiration.God bless you...Read More »
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19 of 30 | Posted by: Marguerite Dusha
“Dear O'Hearn family,We didn't know Matt but just read this very small portion of the life of this young man. He was a blessing and his legacy will...Read More »
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20 of 30 | Posted by: Joe and Jan Kennedy
“Ted and I are very saddened to hear of Matts passing. He certainly was a very special young man. He devoted his life to God and now he has God at his...Read More »
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21 of 30 | Posted by: Charlene Brown
“To the OHearn Family:We share in the sorry that you all must be feeling at this point with the loss of your son and brother. Although he was only...Read More »
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22 of 30 | Posted by: The Franciscan Friars (Holy Family Friary, Pittsburgh, PA)
“Dear Barbara and Dick, A message from us of the past to let you know that Matt was always a shining example of the way toward our heavenly Father....Read More »
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23 of 30 | Posted by: Joan and howard Bennett
“Barb, Dick, and family,Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of our loss. Matt will be missed by all but our hopes are that he is now...Read More »
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24 of 30 | Posted by: Diane and Tim Jr
“Dear O'Hearn Family,We are so sorry for the loss of Matt but we know he will always be with us. He provided many laughs over these last few years and...Read More »
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25 of 30 | Posted by: Kean & Robin Bouplon
“May God bless each one of the O'Hearn family and help them through this trying time as Matt makes his journry home. My thoughts and prayers are with...Read More »
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26 of 30 | Posted by: Carol Meyers
“Dear Barb and Dick, on one of my visits to your home I am sure we were on our way to AC I go in the house Dick is still in his PJ's Barb is...Read More »
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27 of 30 | Posted by: Sandra Wilsey
“To the Entire O'Hearn Family -I was very saddened to hear of your Son/Brother/Uncle's passing. I didn't know Matthew but wanted to express my deepest...Read More »
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28 of 30 | Posted by: Lori Lybert
“Dear O'Hearn Family,I am so very sorry for your loss... words cannot express. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all! Take care.Julie...Read More »
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29 of 30 | Posted by: Julie Kent
“I knew Matt from the time we both discerned with the Capuchin Franciscans...what a kind and holy man. My heart goes out to his family, and my prayers...Read More »
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30 of 30 | Posted by: Thomas J. S. M.
Cambridge Matthew Jonathan O'Hearn,37, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 28, 2011 after a long battle with cancer (melanoma).Born April 30, 1974, in Cambridge, he was the youngest child of Francis "Dick" and Barbara Murray O'Hearn.He graduated from Cambridge Central School and received his Bachelor's Degree from Wadhams Hall Seminary. He spent his life at different missions pursuing his dream to be in the religious life.Most recently, he was a postulant at St. Anthony's Franciscan Friary in Cincinnati, Ohio.He enjoyed walking and spending time at the beach in Maine.Matt was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich and a member of the Knight's of Columbus Council of St. Patrick's Church in Cambridge.Along with his parents, he is survived by four siblings, Richard O'Hearn of Troy, Mary Beth Hastings, Bridget Rowan and husband Mark and Erin O'Hearn and husband Brian Toleman-all of Cambridge; nieces and nephews, Adam and Brian O'Hearn, Jordan and Aydin Hastings, Paige and Mattie Rowan and James and Brigid Toleman; in-laws, Sarah O'Hearn of Troy and Bill Hastings of Cambridge and his devoted canine companion, Leonard.Friends and relatives are invited to call at the family home at 8 Rockside Drive in Cambridge on Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 2 to 7 PM.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 10 AM at St. Joseph's Church, 36 Bleeker Street, Greenwich. Burial will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Center Cambridge Road, Cambridge.The family requests memorial donations be made to either: Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 52, Cambridge, NY 12816 or Knights of Columbus, St. Patrick's Council % Phil Sica, 11 Rockside Drive, Cambridge, NY 12816 or Christ the King Spiritual Life Center, 575 Burton Road, Greenwich, NY 12834.
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