Matthew L. Merry

Matthew L. Merry age 87 of Moorestown passed away on April 11, 2016. Born in Lawrence, Kansas, he was a longtime resident of Moorestown. Matt was an Army Veteran serving his country during the Korean Conflict, and was a retired self-employed entrepreneur. He was a member of Maple-Shade Moorestown Lodge #281 F.&A.M., an avid ham radio operator, a member of South Jersey Radio Club and the Burlington County Radio Club. Matt enjoyed dancing, fishing and hunting. Son of the late Matthew and Marjorie Merry, loving father of the late Peggy Merry (who passed away on February 20, 2016), brother of the late John Merry, he is survived by his beloved wife Julia (Sheila) (nee McAuliffe) Merry, his cherished granddaughter Jessica (Paul) King and his dear great granddaughter Lennon King. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and visitation with his family on Friday evening, April 15th 6-8 pm at the MARK C. TILGHMAN FUNERAL HOME, 38 N. Forklandig Rd., Maple Shade. A Masonic funeral service will be held at 8 pm. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Holly Chapter of the O.E.S. #147, 15 Garden St., Mt. Holly, NJ 08060. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting marktilghmanfuneralhome.com