Matthew L. Flaherty, 35, of Brockton, died Monday, April 11, 2022 in a tragic motorcycle accident. Born in Brighton on January 20, 1987, he was the son of Judith A. (O'Loughlin) Flaherty and the late Steven Flaherty. Matthew was a 2005 graduate of Brockton High School. After high school, Matthew joined the United States Marine Corps and was assigned to 1st Battalion 25th Marines. Matthew honorably served our country in a tour to Iraq and Afghanistan where he and his K-9 companion, Sergeant Chica were a team. They formed a bond that was a sight to see and Matthew was lucky enough to be able to adopt her when she was done serving our country. Matthew returned to Brockton in 2012 where he joined the Brockton Fire Department, a proud member of the Honor Guard and Local IAFF 144. Matthew proudly served his community for the last 10 years. Matt enjoyed country music, going to the beach, boating, riding his motorcycle, camping, skiing and his dogs. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Matthew was everyone's guy; always there to support his family and friends. In addition to his loving mother, Judy and partner Tom Faucher, he is survived by his loving sisters, Courtney Louro and her husband Kenneth and Casey Goodale and her husband Neil; his adored nieces, Carissa, Kaley, Aubrey and Nora; as well as several cousins, friends that have become family and his brothers at the Brockton Fire Department. Calling hours will be held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) BROCKTON on Tuesday, April 19th from 4:00pm-8:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul in St. Edith Stein Parish, 71 Main St., Brockton on Wednesday at 11:00AM. Interment with full military honors will follow in the VA National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:45PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Matt's name would be appreciated to believet.org, a nonprofit organization that pairs service dogs with disabled vets.

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