Livonia: At age 68, Trisha passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Queens, NY to the late; William and Elinor Howard. Trisha is predeceased by her husband; Elmer Matthews. Survived by her children John (Carmen Amparo Lecca-Rock) Rock, James (Kimberly Holland) Kennedy, Jennifer (Brent Fategoni) Kennedy, her grandchildren; Elizabeth Kennedy, Amelia Fategoni, Jericho Fategoni, her sisters; Elaine Miller-Roy, Marilyn Howard, Linda Carlson, and Carolyn Ruettgers .

Trisha loved nature, she enjoyed being out side watching birds, tending to her garden. She loved all animals, especially cats and owls.  She loved to can her own fruits and vegetables from her garden and was an amazing cook.  Trisha was a history enthusiast, especially when it came to local history.  She will be greatly missed.

Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 10AM to 1PM.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

*Please note, the Funeral Home will be operating at 33% capacity per state guidelines. New York State requires those in attendance to adhere to these guidelines including those related to social distancing and face coverings.