Matthew M. Garvey of Everett, formerly of Chelsea crossed over peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2015, not long after celebrating his 85th birthday. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren Matt was a light in their lives and his love, support, wisdom, and sense of humor will be missed every day.

He was raised in Chelsea and served in the Army Infantry in the Korean war. After an honorable discharge, he met his wife, Doris and settled in Chelsea. Through the years, he worked as a truck driver and then became a certified EMT.
He was a proud member of the DAV and VFW Post 6712.

His grandkids will remember how he listened to his Irish Music on Saturdays, teaching them the words to the songs. He showed his wit by composing funny limericks and he also enjoyed being with them as much as they enjoyed being with him. The little things he taught them were huge in their lives.

Matt was pre-deceased by his wife Doris (Halpin) Garvey. He was a devoted father to Marianne Garvey, Matthew "Chuck" Garvey, and Margo French and her partner, Tucker. He was a loving Papa to Jaclyn and Daniel Domenichello of Everett and Matthew French of Medford. He is the son of the late Robert J. and Elizabeth (Whalen) Garvey and brother of the late Robert, Jr. of New Mexico, the late Gerald of Connecticut, and the late baby William. He is survived by one sister, Patricia (Garvey) Upshaw of Salem, and many nieces and nephews.

He and his family so appreciated Hallmark Health and Hospice and their wonderful nurses and PCAs who came to the home every day as well as the VA Medical Centers staff, doctors, nurses and the Homebase Program that allowed Matt to stay at home during his illness.