Mr. Emmett Allen Matthews
January 13, 1943 - October 18, 2019
Emmett Allen Matthews age 76 years of Mickleton died Friday October 18, 2019 in his home. Allen was born in Durham, North Carolina and was raised in Columbia, South Carolina. He, with his two partners, Harvey and Harry owned and operated American Monorail for 20 years. Allen was a member of East Greenwich Parks and Recreation, East Greenwich Little League where he enjoyed maintaining the fields and also East Greenwich Basketball. In his free time, Allen was a certified pilot and enjoyed flying around the South Jersey area. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eleanor Matthews (nee Lis) of Mickleton; his sons, Edward Matthews and his wife, Jen Avazian of Landenberg, PA, Scott and Kelly Matthews of Collingswood, NJ; his grandchildren, Evan, Layne and Braden and his sister, Betty. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday October 22, 2019 in the McBride – Foley Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Tuesday morning after 9:30 AM until service time. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. Contributions can be made in his memory to Homeward Bound Pet Center, 125 County House Rd., Blackwood, NJ 08012. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.
Emmett Allen Matthews age 76 years of Mickleton died Friday October 18, 2019 in his home. Allen was born in Durham, North Carolina and was raised in Columbia, South Carolina. He, with his two partners, Harvey and Harry owned and operated American... View Obituary & Service Information