Mathew M. Troy
February 20, 1992 - June 12, 2024
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Obituary for Mathew M. Troy
Mathew M. Troy, Boston Fire Department, age 32, of Dorchester, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and friends after a courageous battle with Cholangiocarcinoma.
Mat led a full and vibrant life with his family and friends at the heart of it all. He was the beloved husband of Rachel (Lucier) Troy, their relationship spanning over a decade of love and companionship. Together they shared a golden retriever Ralphie, who was always a bright light for Mat. He was the devoted son of Paul and Desiree (Mattia) Troy. Loving brother of Sarah and Emily Troy. Doting grandson of Catherine Mattia of N.C. Adored son-in-law of John and Lori Lucier, and brother-in-law of Dominique Lucier and her fiancé Mike Gendreau. Mat is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Mat was raised in Quincy, a place he always felt a strong connection to. After graduating from Quincy High School, Class of 2010 Mat enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. His specialty was as a machine gunner and he received the National Defense Service Medal and Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. He was so proud to serve his country and forever grateful for the experiences and friendships he made through the Marine Corps. While enlisted Mat also worked alongside his father for their family company “Troy and Son,” which ignited his entrepreneurial spirit that led him to start his own waste removal company. He then fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a Boston firefighter. He was assigned to Engine 10, “The Big House,” as a Special Operations and Technical Rescue firefighter. He was so proud to be a member of the Boston Fire Department. His career was one dedicated to bravery, selflessness, and protecting others.
Mat was the epitome of “city kid,” with his strong Boston accent, Irish pride, and passion for Boston sports. Mat had ties to Ireland, being a dual citizen. He was so proud to have family roots in Ireland and had many fond memories of spending summers with his extended family in Ardmore. Mat enjoyed watching Boston sporting events with friends. Attending Super Bowls with his fellow firefighters and even witnessing the Patriots 2019 victory, were moments he treasured dearly. Mat also loved playing hockey, a sport he played throughout his childhood and continued to play on various Boston Fire teams.
Mat valued his friendships deeply, considering them an essential part of his life. He had a way of quickly connecting with people and was able to make a friend anywhere he went. His warm heart, sense of humor, infectious laugh, and generosity made it so easy to love him. Whether you were a part of his close knit brotherhood or just an acquaintance, Mat loved you just the same.
In his free time, Mat loved traveling, golfing, adventuring with his dog, and being outdoors. Although he had hoped to travel more, Mat made his mark on many states and countries alongside his wife. Spending time at the beach became his place of healing. Days spent at the beach in Martha’s Vineyard with Rachel and Ralphie was “his happy place.”
The Troy Family is immensely grateful for everyone at Mass General Hospital who cared for Mat, especially those in the GI Cancer Center, Endoscopy Department, and the nurses of Lunder 9. The comfort and support that Father John Unni and Mother Olga gifted Mat and our families will be cherished forever.
Mat will be dearly missed everyday, but will continue to be loved here on earth as well as in heaven.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Divine Mercy Parish in Sacred Heart Church, 386 Hancock Street, North Quincy, on Saturday, June 22, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, East Milton, on Friday, June 21, from 3 – 7 p.m. Interment, with military honors, at Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mathew’s memory may be made to The Bardeesy Lab at Mass General Cancer Center (Attn: Haley Ellis), 185 Cambridge St, CPZN 4216, Boston, MA 02114 or the Boston Fire Cancer Foundation, 173 Train Street, Dorchester, MA 02122.
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10:00 AM
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June 26, 2024
Dear Desiree, Paul & Family I just wanted to say my family & I are so deeply sorry for your loss. We are here if you need anything at all. Mat was so a great young man and such a kind soul to anyone that got to know him. He is deeply missed by many who have had the pleasure of meeting him. Rest In Peace Mat. Love, The Wallace's
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June 22, 2024
Dear Paul, Desiree & Family & extended Families our Deepest Condolences to all of you. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you all. Thinking of you this morning from back home and will see you come September. Blessing to you all. Noel &Jean
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June 21, 2024
Dear Paul, Desiree & Family, Heartfelt condolences on your immense loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Matt Rest in Peace - The Scott Family, Quincy
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June 21, 2024
Our deepest sympathies to Rachel, Paul, Desiree, Sarah, Emily and all of Mat's extended families. May he rest in peace. Kieran Foley & Ann Harding .
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June 21, 2024
TO TROY FAMILY parents and sisters our deep symathy Matt broaut a brite lightto our family full of love and joy we loved him and will always miss him The Keefe family {Rachel> nana]
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June 20, 2024
Dear Paulie, Desiree, Emily, Sarah & extended families so sorry for your loss. May God guide you all at this sad time. Look out for each other. May Matt Rest in Peace. Mary Fitzgerald Ardmore
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June 20, 2024
Dear Paul, Desiree and family, We send our heartfelt sympathy on the premature passing of your dear son, Mat. We feel such empathy for Mat as we shared similar childhoods: summer visits to Ardmore, immersion in hockey, and love for everything Irish. Mat's service in the marines and the Boston Fire Dept. rightly makes all. who knew him so proud, and his personal charisma made him greatly loved! RIP, Mat. Power Family of Milton
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June 20, 2024
We were so saddened to hear of Mat's passing. We send you all our most heartfelt prayers and condolences. Mat was such a bright and exceptional man, his memory will undoubtably live on in all of the lives that he has touched. Wishing you all plenty of love, support and strength in the weeks to come. May Mat rest in peace and may his memory live on forever. - Love, Hannah & Ralf
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June 19, 2024
To Des, Paul, Rachel, Sarah, and Emily as well as your extended family. Words, no matter how kind, will always fall short. They may not be able to relieve the heartache, but those who care for you pray for your peace and comfort daily and will carry you through this difficult time. Rest easy and for eternity Mat Maureen Cugini
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June 19, 2024
So sorry for your loss Paul, Dessire , Rachel , Emily and Sarah . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all . May Matt RIP. Love Eddie & Geraldine O'Mahony and family
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June 19, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to Rachel, Paulie, Desiree, Sarah, Emily & all the extended family on the sad passing of Mat. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. Rest in peace Mat. Martin McGinty & Carmel O' Mahony (Mayo/Waterford)
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June 19, 2024
So very sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Deepest sympathy and condolences to Rachel, Paulie, Desiree, Sarah, Emily & all the extended Troy, Mattia & Lucier families on Matts passing. Rest in Peace Matt. Noreen O' Mahony Waterford
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June 18, 2024
Paul, Desiree and all your family,,so sorry to hear your son has passed away,,may he rest in peace From Brian and Mary Rabbitte Galway
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June 18, 2024
So sad to hear of Mat's passing. Sincere condolences to Paul, Desiree, Sarah, Emily, Rachel and the wider families and friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this really difficult time. Louise and Johnny Carlton, Ardmore.
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June 18, 2024
Paulie and Desiree and family .No words cannot express the loss ye have suffered. Ár dhéis dé go raibh a anam dilís 🙏 All the McNamaras Ardmore
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June 18, 2024
Heartfelt condolences to all the Troy family on your immense loss. Thinking today of Paul and Desiree, Rachel and Matthew 's sisters on this very sad occasion. May you rest in peace Matt. John & Mairead Supple Ardmore
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June 17, 2024
So terribly sorry to hear of Mat's passing, such a genuine stand up guy. We're thinking about you all and sending our love. Shaun, Róisín, Rachel and Rebecca Lafferty
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June 16, 2024
We didn't know your awesome son. However, we wanted to send our condolences to you and the rest of your family. Three years ago, our son Michael Joseph, passed away at age 31 from heart complications. We quickly learned how many parents there are out there missing their children. So, we just want you to know that although sometimes it feels like no one will ever understand the pain, you are not alone. With Greatest Sympathy, Chuck and Iris Mattia Nashua, NH
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June 16, 2024
Rest in peace brother and thank you For your service to our city and country
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June 15, 2024
"I have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a firefighter, the position may, in the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which the firefighter has to do believe that his or hers is a noble calling."
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June 15, 2024
Dear Paul, Desiree & Family & extended Families our Deepest Condolences to all of you. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you all. May Matt Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏 Jerry Roche & Mary Flynn
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June 15, 2024
Rest in Peace Matty. Peace to all his friends and Family.
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