The longtime owner of McSorley’s Old Ale House, Matty Maher has passed away this past weekend after suffering from lung cancer at the age of 80.
Maher’s death was announced on Facebook page where he was said to have died peacefully at home with his family and friends singing Irish melodies to him.
I’ll never forget the great times I had at McSorley’s during my NYU days. On behalf of our city, I offer our condolences to Matty Maher’s family — and a sincere thank you for keeping this great East Village institution alive for a city that loves it. https://t.co/6wOpDZBHks
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) January 13, 2020
Safe crossing to an absolute legend. Matt Maher has owned McSorley’s as long as I’ve been alive. His has been a place for the New Haven Irish to go for community (beers) for as long as I’ve been here, and certainly longer. A trip to McSorley’s is a signpost on the calendar. pic.twitter.com/jZICkFY9zg
— they call me Clams (@KCEsq) January 13, 2020