Celebrating the life of
Anthony Cannarella "Tony" Mathews, III
January 01, 1957 - January 04, 2013
Anthony Cannarella "Tony" Mathews, III, 56, died Friday, January 4, 2013 in Savannah, GA.
Mr. Mathews was born in Savannah, GA on January 1, 1957. He was a 1976 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He was a devout Catholic and communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He was a member of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee where he was an active member of the Adjutant Staff. He was also a member of the Chatham County Democratic Executive Committee and the Chatham County Board of Elections. Tony was a volunteer coach for football and soccer in Savannah.
Mr. Mathews was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Cannarella Mathews, Jr. and his father-in-law, Paul W. Ginn. He is survived by his wife, Diana Mathews; sons, Anthony C. Mathews, IV and his wife Heather, Daniel J.C. Mathews and his wife Theresa, and Michael S.C. Mathews, all of Savannah; mother, Joan M. Mathews of Thunderbolt; sisters, Anna Maria Thomas and her husband Russell and Joan M. Harper, all of Thunderbolt; grandchildren, Channing and Emma Mathews, both of Savannah; mother-in-law, Beverly Ginn of Savannah, and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will be receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sunday at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with a Vigil Service at 5:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m., Monday at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with burial following at Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Diana & family..........We are so very sad to hear of Tony's passing. We were fortunate to have met him during some of the past elections. He will be greatly missed. Blessings, Jan & Dick
- Dick & Jan Falcone, Savannah, GA
Dear Diane and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to each of you, Ms. Furnanz
- Ms. Bonnie Furnanz, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy for your loss Peace be with you Kathy
- Kathy Widner Roberts, Savannah, GA
Diana, I am so very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. I will always remember him from the pictures of him holding his grandchildren and the look of complete contentment. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
- Gloria Davis, Sandy Springs, GA
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. We are at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.
- Jessie and Patrick Burke, Savannah, GA
Deepest sympathy for your loss
- Yvonne Horton Donaldson, Savannah, GA
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family.We were unable to attend services because we are out of town.
- Edwin and Ernestine Sury, Savannah, GA
Diane, I am truly sorry for your loss.I have known tony and the family for sum 32 years. Sorry we didn't spend more time together. Rob.
- Robert E Gellatly, Rincon, GA
love and prayers...Diana...
- diane minakowski, , PA
I want to send my prayers to you. Rev.21:4 tells of a grand future with our loved ones again. And no more sickness and death. May god be with you.
- Annie, , GA
Diane, I was so saddened when I heard the news about Tony, We all loved him, He always had a smile even in sickness, Tony will be missed. Diane, you and the Family are in my Prayers, May Tony RIP. Love to you all. Jackie and family
- Jackie Buchner, , GA
Our prayers go out to you Aunt Diana, Anthony, Daniel, Michael and the rest of the family. Wish we could of been there during those last trying times, but I was there in spirit. I will never forgot all the fond memories I have of Uncle Tony growing up and as of recent. All the good advice he has given me over the years and the hugs and the whispers in my ears saying, ' good to see you buddy .' Myself and Amanda will miss him dearly and we are glad is pain and suffering is over and he is off to a better place. Much love, Joseph, Amanda, and Amelia
- Joseph and Amanda Hermida, Honolulu, HI
Diane and family, Our deepest condolences go out to you at this time. Hold on to your memories and your faith. Love always, Joe and Sheri
- Joe and Sheri Mathews, Dublin, GA
Was sorry to hear about Tony. Praying for you & your family.
- Harvey Morgan, Bay Springs, MS
May God's peace be with you all now and in the days to come.
- Sharon, Guyton, GA
my prayers are with you. i will never forget 'little tony' hanging on my feet when i worked for big tony...love you all.
- rev robert horel, , GA
Diane,we are so sorry to hear about Tony. You and your family are in our thoughts and in our prayers. We will miss you Tony!
- Patrick and Mary Sullivan, Savannah, GA
Most faithful God, lively is the courage of those who hope in You. Your servant Tony suffered greatly, but placed his trust in Your mercy. Confident that the petition of those who mourn pierces the clouds and finds an answer, we beg You, give rest to Tony. Do not remember his sins, but look upon his sufferings and grant him refreshment, light, and peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. May God bring blessing to the Matthews family during this time of need.
- Jerry king, Rincon, GA
We're sorry for the loss of Tony. I enjoyed talking to him during the Elections. He was always proud of his boys and would talk about them all the time. I feel privileged to have known him for the past 10 or so years. Thanks Tony! Rest well. Sincerely, Mark and Melany Compton
- Mark and Melany Compton, Savannah, GA
Diane,Sorry so to hear about Tony.Our prayers are with you and your family.You have such a great family.If you need us, Please let Kim and I know. Kathy and Kim Wilson
- Kathy Wilson, , GA
Dear Diana,Joan and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Tony.He fought a long,hard fight.He will be missed and you will all be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
To Joanie and all family members, my deepest sorrows at the loss of such a warm and friendly young man
- Miriam Center, Savannah, GA
R.I.P. Tony you will be missed love ya .
- kim dantzler, North, SC
Knowing Tony has been a blessing from God. My deepest sympathy to Tony's family and friends.
- Rose Grygiel, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad to have had Tony as part of my life, he welcomed me the day I moved to Savannah he greeted me with a big hug! My love and prayers are with all of you.
- Nina, Savannah, GA
Diana & family..........We are so very sad to hear of Tony's passing. We were fortunate to have met him during some of the past elections. He will be greatly missed. Blessings, Jan & Dick
- Dick & Jan Falcone, Savannah, GA
Dear Diane and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to each of you, Ms. Furnanz
- Ms. Bonnie Furnanz, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy for your loss Peace be with you Kathy
- Kathy Widner Roberts, Savannah, GA
Diana, I am so very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. I will always remember him from the pictures of him holding his grandchildren and the look of complete contentment. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
- Gloria Davis, Sandy Springs, GA
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. We are at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.
- Jessie and Patrick Burke, Savannah, GA
Deepest sympathy for your loss
- Yvonne Horton Donaldson, Savannah, GA
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family.We were unable to attend services because we are out of town.
- Edwin and Ernestine Sury, Savannah, GA
Diane, I am truly sorry for your loss.I have known tony and the family for sum 32 years. Sorry we didn't spend more time together. Rob.
- Robert E Gellatly, Rincon, GA
love and prayers...Diana...
- diane minakowski, , PA
I want to send my prayers to you. Rev.21:4 tells of a grand future with our loved ones again. And no more sickness and death. May god be with you.
- Annie, , GA
Diane, I was so saddened when I heard the news about Tony, We all loved him, He always had a smile even in sickness, Tony will be missed. Diane, you and the Family are in my Prayers, May Tony RIP. Love to you all. Jackie and family
- Jackie Buchner, , GA
Our prayers go out to you Aunt Diana, Anthony, Daniel, Michael and the rest of the family. Wish we could of been there during those last trying times, but I was there in spirit. I will never forgot all the fond memories I have of Uncle Tony growing up and as of recent. All the good advice he has given me over the years and the hugs and the whispers in my ears saying, ' good to see you buddy .' Myself and Amanda will miss him dearly and we are glad is pain and suffering is over and he is off to a better place. Much love, Joseph, Amanda, and Amelia
- Joseph and Amanda Hermida, Honolulu, HI
Diane and family, Our deepest condolences go out to you at this time. Hold on to your memories and your faith. Love always, Joe and Sheri
- Joe and Sheri Mathews, Dublin, GA
Was sorry to hear about Tony. Praying for you & your family.
- Harvey Morgan, Bay Springs, MS
May God's peace be with you all now and in the days to come.
- Sharon, Guyton, GA
my prayers are with you. i will never forget 'little tony' hanging on my feet when i worked for big tony...love you all.
- rev robert horel, , GA
Diane,we are so sorry to hear about Tony. You and your family are in our thoughts and in our prayers. We will miss you Tony!
- Patrick and Mary Sullivan, Savannah, GA
Most faithful God, lively is the courage of those who hope in You. Your servant Tony suffered greatly, but placed his trust in Your mercy. Confident that the petition of those who mourn pierces the clouds and finds an answer, we beg You, give rest to Tony. Do not remember his sins, but look upon his sufferings and grant him refreshment, light, and peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. May God bring blessing to the Matthews family during this time of need.
- Jerry king, Rincon, GA
We're sorry for the loss of Tony. I enjoyed talking to him during the Elections. He was always proud of his boys and would talk about them all the time. I feel privileged to have known him for the past 10 or so years. Thanks Tony! Rest well. Sincerely, Mark and Melany Compton
- Mark and Melany Compton, Savannah, GA
Diane,Sorry so to hear about Tony.Our prayers are with you and your family.You have such a great family.If you need us, Please let Kim and I know. Kathy and Kim Wilson
- Kathy Wilson, , GA
Dear Diana,Joan and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Tony.He fought a long,hard fight.He will be missed and you will all be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
To Joanie and all family members, my deepest sorrows at the loss of such a warm and friendly young man
- Miriam Center, Savannah, GA
R.I.P. Tony you will be missed love ya .
- kim dantzler, North, SC
Knowing Tony has been a blessing from God. My deepest sympathy to Tony's family and friends.
- Rose Grygiel, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad to have had Tony as part of my life, he welcomed me the day I moved to Savannah he greeted me with a big hug! My love and prayers are with all of you.
- Nina, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
