BORN

1945

DIED

2017

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Orland Funeral Home

9900 W 143rd St

Orland Park, Illinois

Matt McMahon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 20, 2017.

Matt McMahon, age 72. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Petratis); proud father of Tim and Tricia McMahon; devoted step-father of Nijole, Victor and Edward (Donna) Snarskis; cherished grandfather of Becca, Justin, Bryan, Nicole and Emily; dearest great-grandfather of Madison; cherished brother of Arline, Pat, Joyce, Maureen and Dennis; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; long-time resident and “The King” of Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club. Visitation Monday, 3-9pm. Funeral Service at 6pm. Interment private.



In lieu of flowers, donations to The McMahon Foundation, 999 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite #200, Naples, FL 34108 themcmahonfoundation.org would be appreciated.

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October 30, 2017

Thinking of you Donna and wishing you peace and comfort in your memories of Matt. He was a good friend and his sunny disposition and hearty laugh will be missed. We're thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Milli & Otto (Haenlein) , Fort Myers, Florida

October 26, 2017

Bob & Carol Hunsley

Donna, Our condolences and prayers are with you and your family.

October 22, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. Matt will be truly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers in this very difficult time.

Ron & Linda Schultz (Surprise, AZ)

October 21, 2017

Jack & Lil Slowinski

We are saddened to hear about Matt. He will be fondly remembered. May you find comfort in the happy times you shared. Our thoughts and prayers are for his family.

October 21, 2017

Craig & Susan Sipich

Our condolences and prayers for the McMahon family in this time of great loss.

October 21, 2017

Maxine Hansen

If the weather was good you would always find Matt on the deck at the Tree, laughing and joking with everyone. The world will miss his friendly face along with all his friends and neighbors at Crystal Tree. Our love and support goes out to his family, and especially to his loving wife Donna.

October 21, 2017

Jim Daley

You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless you. You will always be the Sand Man.

October 20, 2017

I'll never forget you Godspeed I'm sure your loving the green up there

October 20, 2017

Linda Budzik

So sorry for your loss. The photos are quite a trip down memory lane. I didn't remember how much Matt and Dennis looked alike or that Matt was such an avid bowler. Thank you for sharing the photos. We will miss him more than you know. RIP, Matt.

October 20, 2017

Herman Owens

My condolences to the family.

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