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Madison Peraza posted a condolence
Thursday, October 26, 2023
I had the pleasure of having Professor Matthews this semester, and I am very sad to hear he passed. I send my condolences to his loved ones.
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Ashley posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
I was lucky enough to have two semesters with Professor Matthews. What an amazing person he was, he will truly be missed. May he rest in peace
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Sandra Hunt posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
I am the secretary at SUNY Maritime College (Humanities Department) and Mike would come by my office or we would pass in the hallway where he would retrieve his phone and show me vids or pictures of his grandson. He would beam as he scrolled. Such a proud granddad. Mike was such a kind and lovely person and he will surely be missed. My condolences to his family.
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Wendy Genco posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Thank you for sharing Michael with us. Before class he would pass my door and have a chat. He was so proud and happy to let us know he had a grandchild. He was so excited at her arrival. Michael was never a complainer about most things. Always smiling and pleasant to us all.
May the Angels come to greet you in Paradise, Michael,
RIP
Wendy Genco - ML dept SUNY Old westbury College
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Mariela Castillo posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
One of my favorite professors, so sweet and helpful. May he rest in peace.
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Juan P Galvis. Chair H&P Dept SUNY Old Westbury posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Mike taught at Old Westbury for many years. I know his students enjoyed his World History classes very much. Mike was always very warm and kind every time he stopped by to say hello. As chair of department when the Covid pandemic upended the way we teach, I saw Mike adapt with the singleminded purpose of continuing to have an impact on the lives of students. We will miss him very much.
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Laura Healey posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Mike always stopped by my office, even though I wasn't in his department, and asked how I was doing - what a kind man!
He listened very well and loved to talk about his family.
Mike will be missed.
My condolences to all,
Laura Healey
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Shiyama posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
I am the secretary for History & Philosophy department at Old Westbury. Mike always stopped by my office to greet and chat before teaching his class. He was a caring man. I will truly miss his presence .
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Kaylee Molinari lit a candle
Monday, October 9, 2023
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Professor Matthews was a great educator filled with knowledge! I cherish the semester we had together and everything I learned from him at SUNY Old Westbury. He would always come to class with a big smile, his Diet Coke and all the jokes imaginable. It was an honor to learn from him. We will miss him dearly this semester and for the years to come. My prayers go out to Professors family & friends.
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Jingyi Song posted a condolence
Monday, October 9, 2023
So sorry to hear the very sad news of the passing away of Mike. Please accept my sincere condolence.
Mike had been a very good colleague of mine. He had been a very intellectual and responsible teacher in the Dept. of History and Philosophy at SUNY at Old Westbury for many years. The conversations with him during the breaks between classes, especially during my service as a Dept. Chair, had always been encouraging and comforting. I will remember his kindness!
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Elissa posted a condolence
Monday, October 9, 2023
Mike, your friends and colleagues at Maritime College so miss your bright smile and dedication to teaching.
Thank you for all the times you popped into my office to say hello - and to tell me I'm doing a great job. I'll try to keep up that tradition and so help to keep your spirit in our hallways.
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Darcey lit a candle
Sunday, October 8, 2023
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He was my professor in World History class. He would always never gave up on me, even if I didn't do well, he would always bring me happiness every time in the class. He was funny and yet love to teach to us and helps us remember the history and what they mean before taking the test. If anything, I owe him kindness and thank you in prayer for all the handwork he had made for me. Because of him, I was able to do well and gruated college Old Westbury. Thank you professor, for everything
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Lucy posted a condolence
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Kim, and family, may your hearts forever hold all the wonderful memories you have of your dad and husband. I pray you will be taken care of during this time of grief. God bless you all. Love to you..Lucy and Ed and Gilchrist siblings.
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Anonamoues posted a condolence
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Professor Made you think about your opinions of history and the world.
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Stefan Stankovic posted a condolence
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Mike, you will be missed... already are... not only as fellow historian and office colleague, but also as a friend. I was always eager to have a bit of a chat with you on those Mondays and Wednesdays when or schedules overlapped, and catch up with latest history controversy,student and college affairs, and also personal and family stories we shared.
Condolences to the family and community from a fellow instructor at Maritime College.
Stefan Stankovic
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Justin posted a condolence
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Professor Matthews was a great professor and individual. We would often talk on the way to class or on the way out about sports or just life in general. He was always patient and cheerful during classes, and I always enjoyed talking to him. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
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Bakhtawar Naqvi lit a candle
Sunday, October 8, 2023
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I would like to give my condolences to the family of Michael Matthews. He was my prof at Suny Old Westbury, he taught my World History course. I had his class during a struggling time in my life and his kindness just made the world of a difference. I still mention him to some of my friends, about how he had a passion for teaching and how knowledgeable he was; but most importantly how kind he was. He brought a light to everyone’s life. I was just mentioning him to a friend a couple of days ago and saying how he was one of my favorite professors; so hearing the news of his passing came as a shock and I felt like the world lost an angel. Rest in peace Professor Matthews.
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Sunday, October 8, 2023
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Professor Matthews was my professor at Old Westbury. He was such a kind and understanding man, and he always came to class with a smile. He believed in all his students and always made us laugh. I am devastated to hear of his passing, and I wish his family strength and peace during this difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace.
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Sunday, October 8, 2023
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Aaron Olivas posted a condolence
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Mike was a scholar and a gentleman. It was an absolute privilege to work with Mike at Maritime College. He was a team player and truly cared about the success of our students and our program. I'll miss his sense of humor, kindness, and authentic love of history. Rest in peace, Mike!
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Chris McMillan posted a condolence
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Mike was the most cheerful and hardest working teacher I’ve known, and he taught tirelessly. You’d never know it from him: he never complained, which is why his death is such an unexpected blow. It seems like, and in fact it was almost yesterday that I saw him in the hall at Maritime. As always, he greeted me with, “How’s it going”” in his sunny, Irish-like lilt. He loved teaching, he loved his family and he loved his students and that love was returned. I’ll miss him.
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Theo Okene lit a candle
Sunday, October 8, 2023
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I was one of Professor Matthew’s students, he was very insightful and knowledgeable about history. I loved being in his class, I learned so much from and respected him. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.
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Dmitri Sarmiento posted a condolence
Saturday, October 7, 2023
He was the best teacher ever. He was nice, understanding and cared about us. That's why he will and will always continue to be the goat. I hope you are looking at us succeed with the knowledge you gave us. We will Miss You.
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Ashly lit a candle
Saturday, October 7, 2023
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My condolences to the entire family. Michael Matthews was my prof at Suny Old Westbury, he taught a World History course. History and I don’t really work well together so I struggled at times. Michael realized my struggles and pushed me throughout the entire semester. I admired his patience with me. Thank you so much. Rest in Peace Mr. Michael H. Matthews
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Ariella S posted a condolence
Saturday, October 7, 2023
He was my professor. One of the first professors I had at SUNY Old Westbury. He was very knowledgeable and loved what he did. May he rest in peace.
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Karen Markoe posted a condolence
Friday, October 6, 2023
As his department chair for most of Mike's years teaching history at the Maritime College, I am so grateful for his dedication to his students. He always stopped by the office with a cheery good morning before doing what he did so well - teach American History to young men and women. He will be missed.
Karen Markoe
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