Matthew George McDonagh
June 22, 1957 ~ May 7, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Matthew "Matt" George McDonagh, 59, of Asheville, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 7, 2017.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, he was a son of Edith McKeever McDonagh of Asheville and of the late John Thomas McDonagh, who died in 2001.
An avid reader, Matt was kind to everyone. He will be greatly missed by his family and everyone who knew him.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one sister, Casey Braddock (Bob) of Chattanooga, TN; three brothers, Jack McDonagh and Patrick McDonagh, both of Asheville and Barry McDonagh (Myra) of Arden, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Mass Of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 10 at St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church with Father Adrian Porras officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Churchyard in Fletcher. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 9 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with a Rosary to be said at 7:00 PM.
For those who desire, donations may be made in Matt's memory to St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church, 109 Crescent Hill Road, Arden, NC 28704 or St. Jude's Children's Hospital (www.stjude.org).
Sorry this happened to such a great nephew, whomI haven’t seen since mileage kept us apart. I know you will be watching over your mom and family, you will be their butterfly or angel and will be missed by all who knew you. Too bad you didn’t meet Alex Trebeck, I heard that you would of been a good contender on the Jeopardy game show. In heaven, you can do Jeopardy trivia ok, I love you with all my heart Aunt Georgie.
I am incredibly sorry to hear about Matt.
Please know that you all are in my thoughts
and prayers.
My love to you all!
Leisa Harrell
So sorry to hear of this! Matt was special to me and was a kind, sweet friend. It’s been decades since I’ve seen him but I have the best memories of fun with him. My thoughts a and prayers go out to the family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the Lord during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort you all during this time.
So sorry for you loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I cannot comprehend how difficult this time must be for you. I am so, so sorry. Know that we are all thinking of you, and wishing you strength as you deal with so much grief.
A heavy heart, I know . The comfort of friends will guide your spirit to a calm place
full with love, joy,and happy memories .
Matt will always remembered by me as a kind and gentle person.
God Bless
Love Marcia
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God surround you with his love, comfort, faith and sweet memories. God’s blessings to you.