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 William J. Matthews
William J. Matthews was born on May 2, 1927 in Rye, NY to Stanley J. and Carmelita Harrigan Matthews. In Rye his family lived at 35 Evergreen Avenue. He attended Rye schools when his education was interrupted by World War II.
 William enlisted April 25,1945 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and served as a coxswain in the Pacific. He was honorably discharged August 20, 1946, his service number was 7160506.
After the war, he worked for the A&P Tea Company in Greenwich, CT and then became a Policeman for the City of Rye, NY. He married Leah Mary Warren in Harrison, New York, on June 17, 1951, when he was 24 years old. They had three children together.
Bill was appointed a firefighter in the Fairview Fire Department in 1957 serving 33 years. In 1971 he married Anna Yarabek.
Bill was involved in many fraternal organizations.
 He was a charter member of Local 1586 Greenburgh Firefighters IAFF, Westchester Firefighters Emerald Society, Paid Fireman's Conference of Westchester, Valhalla American Legion Post, New York State Police and Fireman's Retirement Association, a former member of Rye Volunteer Fire Department, Fairview Engine Company #1 and Ossining Independent Hose Company. Bill's most cherished involvement was with the Samsons Salts a World War II Navy Veterans Association.
 William J. Matthews, Sr., retired firefighter and Greenburgh resident, died on December 30, 2004 after a long illness.
At the time of his death, Bill was survived by his wife, his two sons Barry and wife Bernadette and James and wife Debra, his pride and joy grandchildren Megan Theresa, Brian William, William James and Chelsea Lyn. Bill was predeceased by his infant son William J. Matthews, Jr.
The Funeral was held at Holy Name of Jesus in Valhalla. Interment was at Mt. Calvary in Greenburgh.
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