In the mid 80's when Morning Zoos were standard fare on radio, Patrick lead a popular ensemble known as the "Waking Crew" featuring Patrick, News Anchor Barb Adams, and sidekick Steve French. Please consider asking if your employer participates in a gift-matching program. That is ALL of my adult life. If so, your donation may be matched by your employer. Matt Patrick, a longtime radio persoality in Northeast Ohio, announced Wednesday that he has stopped treatments for esophageal cancer. Wednesday was Patrick's last show on KTHR, where he was morning host for six years. The station also adopted a slightly new format playing music from "the '90s, 2k and Today", however some 1980's songs are also in the playlist. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, lived in Hudson, Ohio for many years with his wife, Paula and their son, Jake, and daughters, Lexa and Alanna, before moving to Houston, Texas in 2011. We are saddened to report that veteran air personality Matt Patrick, morning news anchor on iHeartMedia News/Talk 740 KTRH/Houston, died yesterday after a tough two-year battle with esophageal cancer. WebMatt Patrick was an incredibly talented, beloved, and successful radio personality and talk show host for nearly 40 years, primarily in Akron and Cleveland, Ohio (Clear Channel He married the love of his life Paula (Parker) Ryan on June 15, 2002, and they made Hudson, Ohio their home for many years before moving to Houston, Texas in 2011. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 15 years, Paula, and their dear son, Jake; beloved daughters, Alexandra Ryan and Alanna Ryan; mother Marie and step-father John Drummond, sisters Maureen Shell and Colleen Ryan Neubauer, aunts Patricia Vince and Kathleen (Jim) Henderson, uncle Thomas Vince, fatherand mother-in-law John and Cindy Parker, sister-in-law Dawn Parker, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Patrick had just celebrated his sixth anniversary with KTRH, but he notably spent 30+ years doing mornings on iHeartMedia Hot AC WKDD/Akron, OH until December 2009. WebBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: I was the morning show personality on Clear Channel's 98.1 WKDD in Akron/Canton for 30 years. . Less than one month later, on July 23, 2001, Clear Channel changed the station's callsign to WKDD. He launched The Matt Patrick Show in 2008 on a different Akron station, and he took the program to Cincinnati and Cleveland stations before moving to Houston six Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Sorry. The Ryan Family would like to express our deep gratitude and appreciation for the many friends, listeners, coworkers, and those whom we have never met, from all over the country, for your prayers, kind words, and offers to help during this difficult time. After 30 years, Matt Patrick is stepping down as morning-show host at WKDD-FM 98.1. Play Info Contact Data Shows Enjoy Toni Foxx, Matt Patrick and Angela, or shows including Keith Kennedy, among others. "Welcome to the happiest place on Earth, Bronze and Sterling," Mahomes wrote in a post shared on his Instagram Whatever God decides to do, thats what I will do.". he spent nearly three decades at WKDD/Akron doing a morning radio show after starting as a DJ at 22 in 1980. Michaels true passion in life was not behind a microphone, but rather being quietly at home with his family was most important. Michael later had the pleasure of moving his show to WLW in Cincinnati, and WTAM in Cleveland. Mortenson had tired of losing his radio ministry whenever a new station owner would come along and flip his affiliate's format; he resolved to build his own radio station to keep his religious shows on the air WTOF-FM was that station. HOUSTON (FOX 26) - Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls released the following statement on Sunday: Michael Matt Patrick Ryan, 58, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2017 in Katy, Texas, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. ------ Shows: Keith Kennedy, Matt Patrick and Angela, Toni Foxx ----- See more Adult Contemporary Pop RnB Rock Top 40 FM 98.1 - 1Kbps All rights reserved. I have had the greatest job in the world, but now the time has come to say goodbye." He loved to make people laugh with his unique and entertaining way with words. I don't know when . He was a two-time Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee. Whatever God decides to do, thats what I will do. Patrick hosted a morning news show on KTRH-AM in Houston and also appeared as a political commentator on Houston's Fox affiliate, KRIV-TV. In Akron, Patrick had been honored for the WKDD (98.1-FM) radio station campaign to raise money for Akron Childrens Hospital. Michael Ryan, better known to Houston radio listeners as Matt Patrick, was a long shot when he showed up in 2011 for a job interview as the morning news broadcaster at KTRH. Starting in 1980, Matt Patrick honed his craft working passionately at the helm of the #1 morning radio show in Akron, Ohio, on WKDD, for almost 30 years, reinventing the way radio was done. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (Houston) - Michael "Matt Patrick" Ryan passed away Sunday afternoon, less than a week after informing listeners to his morning show on KTRH in Houston that he was ending treatment for esophageal cancer. By. He was a two-time Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee. Michael approached talk radio in an innovative and personal way, easily connecting with his listeners who often said they felt like he was part of their family. He truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures such as taking his 12-year-old son Jake on annual father/son cabin trips, going anywhere that had a lake or an ocean to watch the sunrise, watching football every Sunday, and starting almost every day in the hot tub to pray. WebOn December 18, 2009, 30-year morning host Matt Patrick hosted his last show on WKDD. So why leave? Salem had already purchased WHK (1420 AM) the previous year and flipped its format from news/talk to religious programming; the new WHK-FM would simulcast its sister station's content for the next few years. He was a two-time Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee. Powered by Vipology, on Bardin Joins WMG As Pres. WAKR reports that Matt Patrick, formerly a radio star here, has announced he has esophageal cancer. In 1960, Edwin Mortenson moved to Canton, Ohio and began construction on a new 50,000-watt FM radio station: WTOF at 98.1 megahertz (MHz). -Lauren John (TalentSTAR) "CONNOR O'BRIEN KICKS ASS!" The Matt Patrick Memorial Foundation was established in 2018 by his best friend and widow, Paula, as a tribute to the memory of Michael Matt Patrick Ryan. The year before that, Patrick had already begun his transition to talk radio host with the launch of The Matt Patrick Show on WHLO/Akron. Posted by Web Staff - email | Facebook | Twitter. Keith Kennedy, iHeartMedia Area SVP of Programming, North Ohio and longtime PD of WKDD said of his friend and former colleague, Matt was a gifted performer on the radio, but most importantly, a father, friend and husband. Listen to Patrick's interview on KTRH where he thanked listeners for all their support: He is survived by his wife Paula, son Jake, daughters Alexandra, and Alanna and a of host of other family members, friends, and colleagues. His family issued the following note about his life (source: KTRH ): Truckee, CA 96161, The above Memorial Fund is established as a division of CharitySmith Nonprofit Foundation (EIN 87-0636433). In November 2005, he achieved sobriety, one day at a time, and had helped countless others who struggled with addiction and alcoholism for over a decade. Adams returned to join Matt for his last show (Matt soon became the morning show host at WTRC and WTRC-FM in South Bend, Indiana and later worked at KTRH in Houston, Texas). WebMATT PATRICK - YouTube Former Akron Radio host on WKDD announces he will stop cancer treatment. Jobs at WTAM and at stations outside Northeast Ohio followed. It was just last Wednesday when Patrick, whose real name was Michael Patrick Ryan, broke the news to his listeners that he had exhausted all options and was discontinuing his treatments. Thank you to Houston iHeart Media President, Eddie Martiny, for your unwavering support, guidance, and friendship to Michael after you called him to majormarket radio and changed his career and life for the better. He lives in Katy with his wife, Paula, and their family. Patrick bid farewell to listeners on WKDD and WHLO in In a Statement Newsradio WTAM 1100 is Cleveland's only news radio station and an award-winning source of local news. This statement was issued by Matt's family: Michael Matt Patrick Ryan, 58, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2017 in Katy, Texas, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. I would like to say to the family I truly know this is a painful time for you all, but I pray that you remember that no soul makes its transition without Gods permission, and that God is still in control. WebHouston broadcaster Matt Patrick died today. READ ALSO: Houston radio host announces he's fighting cancer Before he was a staple of morning commutes on KTRH, however, Patrick was once new to the Lone Star State, acknowledging at that 2011 event that he was a "Texan by choice." He spent nearly three decades at WKDD, a morning radio show in Akron, Ohio, after starting as a DJ at 22 in 1980. Eric Mansfield, Kent State University spokesman and former WKYC (Channel 3) broadcaster, said on Twitter, RIP Matt Patrick. In 1999, WKDD started a relationship with Akron Children's Hospital in what became a national success story, the radiothon. Thanks for always being so kind and supportive. In 1985, the station changed its callsign to WTOF-FM after briefly owning WTOF (900 AM). Starting out as a rough-around-the-edges 22 year old DJ in 1980, Michael honed his craft working passionately at the helm of the #1 morning radio show in Akron, Ohio, on WKDD, for almost 30 years, reinventing the way radio was done. After playing "Home" by Michael Bubl, the new morning show "Keith & Krissy" was announced, hosted by WKDD Programming Operations Director Keith Kennedy, and Patrick's former co-host, Krissy Taylor. I have no immediate plans.'' The year before that, Patrick had already begun his transition to talk radio host with the launch of The Matt Patrick Show on WHLO/Akron. Longtime co-host Barbara "B.A." Patrick started his Akron radio career in July 1979 at what was then rock station WCUE, but later morphed into top-40 WKDD. As I wrote at the time: Patrick began his local radio career on the old WCUE in July 1979, which later evolved into WKDD. Country music star and Conroe-native, Parker McCollum caught up with our Sally Mac after he was named the headliner for 2023's Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. [4], During this time, nationally syndicated area pastor Alistair Begg aired daily on both WHK and WHK-FM. Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. In a statement scheduled to Condolences to family and friends of iHEARTMEDIA News-Talk KTRH-A/HOUSTON morning host MATT PATRICK, who died SUNDAY (7/9) in KATY, TX at 58 after a two-year battle with esophageal cancer. At Michaels request, a memorial service will be held in Houston, Texas, followed by a private family service and burial in Ohio. Win tickets to see Madonna at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse! The statement added that he was a true conservative who focused on God, guns and country. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WKDD broadcasts over two HD Radio channels,[1] and streams online via iHeartRadio. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. Matt Patrick, a longtime radio persoality in Northeast Ohio, announced Wednesday that he has stopped treatments for esophageal cancer. Clear Channel then changed the WHK-FM callsign to WAKS; and changed the station's format to hot adult contemporary (hot AC). HOUSTON -- Matt Patricks voice was a Northeast Ohio staple on Akrons 98.1 WKDD for decades. In his spare time, Matt enjoys watching his 9-year-old son Jake play tackle football, traveling around Texas, sitting by the pool sipping a non-alcoholic umbrella drink, and watching all college and professional sports (especially Texas football)! 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