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| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obits for Sunday William O'Connell Matthews died peacefully at his home in Bronxville, NY on January 27, 2011. He was also a resident of Osterville, MA, and Palm Beach, FL. William is a direct descendant of Daniel O'Connell, the famed Irish Patriot and writer who served with distinction in the British House of Commons and for whom the O'Connell Bridge in Dublin is named. Born in Boston, MA, Mr. Matthews joined the U.S. Navy, finished submarine school and served on the USS Spinax SS489. Upon completion of Naval service, he attended Boston College from which he graduated in 1955. Beginning his long and productive career in the investment business, Mr. Matthews joined Kidder, Peabody in Boston and later moved to Paine Webber before moving to New York where he held positions of increasing responsibility. He completed his distinguished career in 1998, retiring as a General Partner and Managing Director at SG Cowen & Company. Long a supporter of Boston College, Mr. Matthews donated a Student Lounge and a Computer Lab to graduate business school now called the Carroll School of Management. In addition, he was a major benefactor of the Irish Studies Program. Mr. Matthews was also generous with his time as a member of the Knights of Malta, and the Boston College Wall Street Council, which provides a wide range of scholarships. He was a long time member of the friendly Sons of St. Patrick as well as the Rotary Club of Bronxville. He was a long time member of the Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville; and the Oyster Harbors Club in Osterville, MA and The Beach Club in Centerville, MA. In Palm Beach he was a benefactor of The Society of Four Arts, and also a member of The Beach Club and the Breakers Ocean Golf Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Janet (Ross); two adoring children, Jennifer Matthews Frost of Bronxville, NY and her two children, Elizabeth M. Frost and Gerard G. Frost,, and son, William O. Matthews, Jr., and his wife, Angela of Pacific Palisades, CA and their three sons, William O'Connell Matthews,, Tristen V. Matthews, and Trevor C. Matthews. He is also survived by his sister, Mary J. Matthews of Manhattan, NY and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours at the Fred ?. McGrath & Son, Funeral Home, Bronxville, NY, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Joseph's church, Bronxville, NY, on Thursday February 3 at 10:00 AM. A private burial will be held in Boston, MA. A memorial service is being planned in Osterville, MA in the summer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care, 69 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707. www.jansenhospice.org To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries Published in The Palm Beach Post from January 30 to February 6, 2011 Ralph Clair Mills , 82 was called home to the Lord on January 28, 2011. He was born in Houston, Tx on December 14, 1928 to Mr & Mrs. Ralph J Mills. As a young man, Ralph enlisted in the United States Navy where he spent time on submarines. He then graduated from the University of Houston where he obtained a BA in Business. After graduation he began a career in insurance as a claims adjuster. Ralph was especially proud of his services at South Main Baptist Church where he was a successful Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, basketball coach, and Boy Scout leader. He also enjoyed his time floating the Comal River with Louise where they owned property. Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Louise Barker Mills: son, Clifford Rodney Meyer, Anthony Carl Meyer and wife Cathy; four grandchildren, Reyna Faris and husband Brian, Gabe Meyer and wife Allison, Chad Meyer and wife Laura, and Billy Craddock and wife Natalie. He is also survived by ten great grandchildren: Presslee, Craddock, Raylee, Emily, Andrew, Cole, Caleb, Landry, Hayden, and Brenson.Visitation at Forest Park Funeral Home located 6900 Lawndale Ave. Houston, Tx 77023 on Sunday 30th from 4 to 6pm. Monday Janaury 31st at 9am, Graveside Services to commence at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, following a 11am Memorial Service at South Main Baptist Church 4100 Main Street, Houston Tx 77002. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to South Main Baptist Church or the Boys Scouts of America. Published in Houston Chronicle on January 30, 2011 | ||
