Obituary of Matthew J. Pardy

Matthew J. Pardy, 40, of Hobart, passed away at home on Tuesday morning, May 9, 2017 after complications from heart failure.

Born on June 12, 1976 in Stamford, Matt was the son of Margaret A. Cohn Titch and John O. Pardy.

He was a 1994 graduate of Catskill High School, where he played on the soccer team.  Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy. 

Matthew was a chef, working for numerous local restaurants including Summit Plus Pizza, the Blue Flamingo in Cooperstown and most recently the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown.

Mr. Pardy loved gardening, cooking, fishing and camping with his son.  Matt was also a talented artist, drawing, sketching and working in oils and watercolors.   He was an avid football fan, cheering on the Buffalo Bills.

He is survived by his son: Daniel Koerner-Pardy; his mother: Margaret A. (Bob) Titch of Hobart; father: John O. (Carol) Pardy of Catskill; Fiancée: Lisa Morris and her daughter, Chloe of Hobart; sister: Terri Pardy of Palenville; brother: Michael Pardy of Bainbridge; step-sister Jennifer Stevens of Shelburne, VT; aunt: Mary Pause of Hamden; and several other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A celebration of life and time of sharing will be held at 5PM on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the Hobart Community Center, friends and relatives may call on the family from 5-8PM following the service at the Community Center.   Burial will take place at the convenience of the family in Locust Hill Cemetery, Hobart.

Contributions in memory of Matt may be made to the American Heart Association.

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Matt’s family.