Matthew R. York's Obituary
Decatur- Matthew R. York, 53, of Decatur, passed away February 6, 2015 in his home.
Services to celebrate Matthew’s life will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the ALS foundation.
Matthew was born on September 13, 1961 in Decatur, the son of M. Ray and Shirley (McCoy) York. Matt was a graduate of Lakeview High School. He attended New Orleans’ Loyola University. He spent many years in the airline industry where he enjoyed his love of flying and travel.
Matt leaves behind his parents, M. Ray and Shirley York, of Decatur, and brother Mitchell A. (Kathy) of Decatur. He also leaves nieces Maria Hollgarth and Paege York and nephews Caleb York and Josh Hamilton. A great niece, Shaniya, will also miss her uncle Matt. In addition, he leaves a host of aunts, uncles, and countless cousins.
A very special heartfelt thank you to Derrick King for his faithful, compassionate and loving care dedicated to Matt for the past several years.
The family of Matthew R. York is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, share memories, and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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