Parents Father: TIGHE, Matthew Joseph Mother: WOODLAND, Gladys Fern Birth Born on October 22, 1923 in Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA Death Died on October 04, 2011 in Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA Buried in Melrose Cemetery in Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA Marriages JOHNSON, Myrtle L. Married on 1950 in Massachusetts, USA Notes Obituary: Matthew J. Matty Tighe, age 88, of Brockton, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011 at Good Samaritan Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Myrtle L. (Johnson) Tighe for 61 years. Matty was born in Brockton, a son of the late Matthew and Gladys (Woodland) Tighe and remained a lifelong resident of the city. Following his graduation from Brockton High School in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was stationed in England during World War II. Matty retired as a Court Officer at Brockton Superior Court on Belmont Street after twenty years of service. He also served as a constable and deputy sheriff. Matty held a real estate license and had been a broker with Tighe Real Estate. Matty had been a member of American Legion Post 35 and Pine Valley Golf Course, both in Brockton. He played hockey and baseball in the old timers league and had also enjoyed fishing and jogging. He always looked forward to taking the next trip or cruise. In addition to his wife, he leaves his sister and brothers Bertha Bunnie Hill of South Easton, Robert Tighe of Bass River and Lloyd Tighe of South Easton. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Marilyn Gray and her husband Roy of West Bridgewater and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St., (Rte. 123), Brockton Friday 4-7 pm. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home on Saturday at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Ann Church, West Bridgewater at 9 a.m. Burial in Melrose Cemetery. Donations in Mattys name may be made to the charity of your choice. For condolences, please visit www.conleyfuneralhome.com The Enterprise Brockton,MA October 6,2011 Occupation: Real Estate/ Deputy Sheriff/ Court Officer - Brockton Superior Court Military Service: WW2 US Army Air Force Images Matthew Jr & Myrtle (Johnson) Tighe Matthew Tighe Jr