Benjamin Matwey's obituary , Passed away on July 27, 2024 in Hockessin, Delaware

Benjamin Matwey

January 21, 1927 - July 27, 2024 (97 years old)

Hockessin, Delaware

Benjamin Matwey's obituary , Passed away on July 27, 2024 in Hockessin, Delaware

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Doherty Funeral Homes

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Benjamin Matwey

January 21, 1927 - July 27, 2024 (97 years old)

Hockessin, Delaware

Benjamin Matwey Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Benjamin Matwey of Hockessin, Delaware, who passed away on July 27, 2024, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Benjamin Matwey to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Matwey and Sophia Pieniaszek Matwey; his siblings, Stephen Matwey, Josephine Ptak, Mary Jankowski, William Matwey (Bill), Michael Matwey (Mike) and John Matwey; his daughter Karen Matwey; and his son-in-law Jeb Charamella.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Quinlan Matwey; his children, Martha Poage (Rob), Mark, Benjamin, Clare Makowski (Steve), Mary Charamella (Jeb), John (Caroline), Jeanne and Erin Armstrong (Chris); his grandchildren, Kyle, Erika, Brian, Meghan, Max, Vivian, Amelia, Ryder, Jack and Valentina; his granddaughters-in-law, Monet, Emily and Claudia; and his great grandchildren, Liam, Olivia, Brooks, Hazel, Collette and Riley.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the charity of your choice, or to Jeanne Jugan Residence, Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark, Delaware 19713, http://www.littlesistersofthepoordelaware.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes



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St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

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St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

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Cathedral Cemetery
2400 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805

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Cathedral Cemetery
2400 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805

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