Mathew J. Herbison - Class of 1961
Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net>
on 04/Jan/2023
Matthew J. Herbison (Matt) died on 30 December 2022 at the
age of 79. He was predeceased by his parents, Matthew R. and
Elizabeth C. Herbison of Newburgh, NY. He is survived by his
children: Alicia B. Herbison, MD, Matthew E Herbison, and
Sarah W. Herbison, PhD, his sister Andrea E. Igoe, his
grandchild, Caela Camera, and a number of cousins, nephews
and nieces. Matt was active in sports, music, and scouting.
He earned the Ad Altare Dei award, was a member of the Order
of the Arrow and was awarded the National American Legion
award for Distinguished Achievement. He attended the United
States Naval Academy being sponsored by Hon. Jacob Javits
and Hon. Kenneth Keating, Senators from NY and by Vice
President Lyndon B. Johnson. Matt's career in the steel
business spanned over 50 years starting in 1967. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude's
Hospital. |