Celebrating the life of
Louis C. Mathews, Jr.
June 22, 1935 - May 27, 2008
Louis C. Mathews, Jr.
SAVANNAH – Louis Cannarella "Buddy" Mathews, Jr., 72, died after a long illness at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Buddy was born and raised in Savannah. He attended Blessed Sacrament School and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1953. He attended Springhill College and Armstrong State College. Buddy owned and operated Louis C. Mathews Seafood in Savannah for forty-five years. He served in the Georgia Air National Guard, was a member of the 4th Degree of the Immaculate Conception Assembly of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Hibernian Society of Savannah, and a volunteer of the Social Apostolate. Buddy was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church for twenty-two years. He was preceded in death by his daughter Mary Elizabeth Mathews.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Broderick Mathews, daughter, Jude E. Mathews of Boston, Massachusetts, three sons, Louis C. Mathews, III Michael of Savannah, John P. Mathews Karrie of Pasadena, California, Christopher B. Mathews of Cleveland, Georgia; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four sisters, Angela M. Piper Dave of Atlanta, Joan J. Heyward Thomas, deceased of Bluffton, S.C., Patricia M. Giorgio Doug of Savannah, and Nena M. Schivera Bob of Savannah.
Active pallbearers: Donald J. Barras, Thomas M. Buttimer, Sr., James A. Daly, Jr., John H. Daniels, Jr., Norman J. Dolgoff, Joseph K. Ebberwein, Roy C. Gillikin, Theodore F. Haviland, Jr., Dr. J. Robert Logan, William G. Logan, Dr. Neal M. Markowitz, and Byron A. Stephens.
Honorary Pallbearers: Members of the Benedictine Military Class of 1953, and members of The Hibernian Society of Savannah.
The family wishes to give special thanks to his loving care givers: Beth Conaway, RN, Hospice Savannah, John O'Neil, Patsy Johnson, Maria Pizarro, Olivia Frazier, and Kevin Bland.
Visitation at 6:00 pm and Rosary at 7:00 pm at St. James Catholic Church on Thursday May 29th, 2008.
Funeral Mass Friday, May 30, at 2:00 pm at St. James Catholic Church.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice House of Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416, Carmelite Monastery of Savannah, 11 West Back St., Savannah, GA 31419, Benedictine Military School or St. Vincent's Academy.
Dear Margaret and Family, Our sympathy on the loss of husband and father. Buddy was so dear to so many and such a generous soul. He will be dearly missed by many. Buddy and all his family are remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Carmelite Nuns of Savannah, GA
- Carmelite Monastery, Savannah, GA
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MARGARET AND THE FAMILY, CLYDE AND PENNY RHINES-
- ROBIN SHEEHAN, SAVANNAH, GA
I wish to express my sympathy to Joanie and other members of Buddy's family. I know that he was a special person to his family and friends.
- Anne Heyward, Port Royal, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jude and her family.
- Graham and Sophie Jones, Wellesley, MA
I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
- JACKIE J. LEE, SAVANNAH, GA
Our prayers are with all the mathewsAND broderick families on the loss of Buddy.Certainly receiving his reward for a good life marked by his goodness and generosity to everyone.God bless! Tony and Mary Louise Buttimer
- Tony&Mary Louise Buttimer, marietta, GA
Dear Margaret and Family, Our sympathy on the loss of husband and father. Buddy was so dear to so many and such a generous soul. He will be dearly missed by many. Buddy and all his family are remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Carmelite Nuns of Savannah, GA
- Carmelite Monastery, Savannah, GA
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MARGARET AND THE FAMILY, CLYDE AND PENNY RHINES-
- ROBIN SHEEHAN, SAVANNAH, GA
I wish to express my sympathy to Joanie and other members of Buddy's family. I know that he was a special person to his family and friends.
- Anne Heyward, Port Royal, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jude and her family.
- Graham and Sophie Jones, Wellesley, MA
I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
- JACKIE J. LEE, SAVANNAH, GA
Our prayers are with all the mathewsAND broderick families on the loss of Buddy.Certainly receiving his reward for a good life marked by his goodness and generosity to everyone.God bless! Tony and Mary Louise Buttimer
- Tony&Mary Louise Buttimer, marietta, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
