William F. Matthews died suddenly at his Medford home, He was 49. Raised in Medford, He graduated from Medford High and served in the United States Army. A graduate of Bunker Hill College, Billy worked throughout his life as an emergency medical technician and paramedic. He was devoted to his family and enjoyed good times with his many friends.
The cherished son of Thomas and Kathleen (Silkes) Matthews of Medford, he was a loving father to Ashley and her fiancé Jayson Kelly, Michelle and Jessica Matthews all of Nashua and Braeden Matthews of Methuen. He was a loving grandfather to Sophie Kelly and a devoted brother to Patricia Bucci and her husband Kevin of Arlington, Joseph Matthews and his wife Josephine of East Boston, Kathleen Knauer and her husband Christopher of Merrimack NH. The beloved nephew of William and Mary Matthews of Belmont, Billy also leaves many dear nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Saturday, September 8th at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner Street, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4 – 8.