Cover for E. Joseph "Joe" Matt's Obituary

E. Joseph "Joe" Matt

May 15, 1937 — January 29, 2026

Johns Creek, GA

E. Joseph “Papa Joe” Matt, beloved father of Emilio (Susan) Matt and Anthony (Monique) Matt, and cherished grandfather of Diana Matt, passed away on Thursday, 29 January 2026, at the age of 88.

He was preceded in death in 2002 by both his wife of thirty‑eight years, Diane D. Matt (née Alagna), and his younger brother, Bernard B. “Bernie” Matt of Charleston, SC.

Born in Chicago, Illinois in May 1937, he spent his High School and College years in Charleston, SC, graduating from the University of South Carolina. After college, he returned to Chicago and made his professional career with Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3M), where he worked for thirty‑three years as a Safety and Security Manager. After retiring, he and Diane moved to Gilbert, Arizona, where they enjoyed retirement together. In 2020, Joe moved to Georgia to be close to his sons and their families, which brought him deep joy and connection with family. During his six years in Georgia, he fostered deep and everlasting friendships with many neighbors and club members.

A celebration of life Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, on Thursday, February 5, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, 11045 Parsons Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097 followed by a luncheon at Noon for the family and friends, at St. Ives Country Club, 1 St. Ives Country Club Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097.

Final interment will be with his beloved Diane, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery outside of Chicago, IL.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family may donate to Joe’s beloved charities in his name – St. Jude Children’s Hospital, The Wounded Warrior Foundation and/or Mount Pisgah Christian School (in Johns Creek, Georgia).

Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. Lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966. 

To order memorial trees in memory of E. Joseph "Joe" Matt, please visit our tree store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Mass

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)

Add to Calendar

St. Benedict’s Catholic Church

11045 Parsons Road, Duluth, GA 30097

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Memorial Gathering

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Add to Calendar

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 113

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree

Send a Gift

Send a Gift