Matthew Keane Hurley of Vero Beach Fl and Lake Geneva WI passed peacefully in Florida April 23, 2022.
Matt was born in Oak Park IL June 14, 1957. He lived in Elgin for many years and over time landed in Chicago IL, Bolingbrook IL, Fort Pierce FL, St. Augustine FL, Vero Beach Fl, and his favorite location Lake Geneva WI.
He worked in Publishing as International Sales Director for Publishers Weekly for most of his career. Matt was gregarious to say the least. His smile, generosity, compassion, and kindness made this world a much better place for those that knew him. He was always ready for a good joke and always brought smiles to everyone who knew him.
Matt leaves behind his partner of almost 40 years, Keith Lustig. He also leaves behind nine siblings: Brian (Lynn Mitchell)Hurley, Kevin (Mary Lynne) Hurley, Peggy (Charley) Rich, Maureen (Steve Christian) Corcoran, Megan Guzman, Chris (Arnold Riddle) Hurley. Molly (Mark) Nepil, Tim (Kathleen) Hurley, and Keri (Dave) Personette. He also leaves behind Mom, Suz Hurley and numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and countless other friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Margaret Ann (Keane) Hurley and Leonard C. Hurley as well as his sister-in-law Mary Mahoney.
A private family service was held. A traditional Irish wake will take place at 10 a.m. and then a Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11 a.m. on June fourteenth at St. Benedict’s Church in Fontana, WI. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Benedict’s Church Choir in Fontana, WI.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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God Bless Matt. He will be sorely missed by all who he made smile.
There are no words to express the sadness we feel. We will miss you so much. Love and prayers to Keith. Keep the choir going in heaven until we all get there.
Remember his smile and laugh,God bless
I am so sad to learn from my daughter Irene of Matthews passing recently. I’ve always felt close to the family and to all of you please accept my prayers and condolences at this time I hope to be there and in Fontana for the service in June if god wills it peace and love to all of you Pat Knott Moylan
Sorry for your loss.
So shocked and saddened to learn of Matt’s passing. Matt was a wonderful and kind human being. He will be missed. Prayers for Keith and all friends and family.
I am so sorry to hear that Matt’s life was cut short. Kudos to whoever wrote this excellent obituary- a perfect description of Matt. He had a gift for making people feel loved and honored. May God give peace and comfort to all of you, his loved ones, and may he live on in eternal joy.
Always a smile. Always made those around him smile. We’ll miss you Matt.
The picture in this obituary is just perfect and captures his wonderful spirit, just looking at it makes me smile. He will be missed. Love to my dear friend Keith, and to all of Matt's family and friends.
We adored Matt. Some of our fondest memories we have were made with him. Matt was a wonderful friend, funny, generous, kind. He will be deeply missed. We send our deepest condolences to his loving partner Keith and his family.
Sorry for your loss
There are no words to express the sadness we feel. We will miss you so much. Love and prayers to Keith. Keep the choir going in heaven until we all get there.
Matt- i will miss you .. we had so many laughs together and thank you for wisdom !
Matt, I am so sorry to hear of your passing. So many memories of our adventures when we were both responsible for the Midwest at PW. I will miss our conversations, all the laughs, those amazing meals when I dined with you. I will always think of you with a big smile on my face. Rest in peace, my friend.
I am so deeply sorry to hear of the loss of my dear friend Matt. Many, many wonderful memories I will always have. Rest in peace dear friend. xxx
My condolence to Keith and Matthews family. For the years that I worked at PW Matt would come in the office with a smile always ask how I’ve been doing. Sincerely
Matt was such a fun, friendly and intelligent member of our Publishers Weekly/ Library Journal team. He will be sorely missed!
So sorry to hear this news.... Matt always had a smile on his face and a warm heart.
Keith I only just learned today of Matt's passing..i am so sorry for your loss..and I will so miss Matt's sense of humor and great smile and laugh..great man and friend!!
I adored Matt. He made me laugh, and was such a generous, good-hearted man. I have many fond memories of evenings with Keith and Matt and the Irish setters in Bolingbrook. Keith, I feel heartsick right now for you—love you lots!
Matt was a generous, kind and always helpful colleague. My condolences to his family and friends on his death. RIP Matt.
Playing backgammon will never be the same. I will miss you and will continue to cherish many great memories I had with you.
God Bless You Matt, and rest in peace.
Keith, I just learned of Matt's passing from another former Crone colleague. My heart goes out to you! Hoping you find warmth and comfort in the memories of all of the wonderful moments you and Matt shared. Sincerely, Jennifer Nonnemacher
We send this with We send this with heavy hearts. It's hard to believe Matt has left us. We will always remember him for the way he could make you smile. He was a really true friend. Our hearts and love are with you Keith.
I will so miss Matt’s calls, his kindness and generosity along with a wonderful sense of humor. My heartfelt condolences to all of you, some I remember as we grew up back to back. Keith, though we never met I heard so much about you. Losing a spouse is so hard, my heart hurts for you. Sending you all love and healing. Hugs.
Hi Keith. I was so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. I know you will miss him terribly. May the nearly 40 years of happy memories sustain you in this time of grief. God bless you in your sorrow and all those who loved Matt.
Matt was a very special person whom I shared many laughs with. It always made my day after talking to him. He will be dearly missed. May God bless him, he will now bring joy and laughter in the heavens......
How very sad...Matt was so good to.my parents especially my father in his final months..Matt would so many things for so many people and never expect anything in return His corny jokes would brighten my darkest days and true "real" person! Thank you Matt!!
So saddened to hear the news of Matt's sudden passing. What a joyful soul that has gone too soon. Wishing your family feelings of comfort, moments of peace and a lifetime of happy memories to cherish. God Bless.
I am so sad to learn from my daughter Irene of Matthews passing recently. I’ve always felt close to the family and to all of you please accept my prayers and condolences at this time I hope to be there and in Fontana for the service in June if god wills it peace and love to all of you Pat Knott Moylan
Keith, we are so sorry to hear that Matt died. You both were fabulous neighbors and friends. We just got the news. You both have such a fabulous and adventurous life. You complimented each other between food , flowers, gardens and most of all long and short distance friends. He will be missed by never forgotten. Sending love , hugs and prayers your way.
His picture showed me a gentle soul and I’m sorry for your loss. Sending you peace and comforting thoughts, late. Blessings