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Obituary: Matthew D. Purdy

The Shorewood resident passed away Saturday at the age of 29.

Matthew D. Purdy

August 18, 2012

Matthew D. Purdy died Saturday at the age of 29.

Purdy was a Shorewood resident. Beloved son of Mary Therese (Michael Eells), and Thomas Purdy (Terry). Loving brother of Ricky (Theresa Olson), Christopher (Erica Hermann) and Norah Joy Purdy. Dear grandson of Anna Mae Purdy and Louis and Jackie Buttice. Uncle of Isabel, Vivienne and Veda Truth. Further survived by his fiancé, Ashley Watts, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, and his beloved dog Vixen.

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“You are my angel, my darling, my star… and my Love will find you wherever you are.”

Purdy's family will “Celebrate his Life” on Wednesday Aug. 22 at Northshore Funeral Services Chapel. The family will greet friends there from 3 to 8 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 7 p.m.

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In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation in memory of Matthew Purdy to:
The Gathering
804 E. Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202


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