He was not employed there until after I left to go to WGAR. He was a 1977 graduate of St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended John Carroll University earning his Bachelors Degree in psychology. Also during this time, he devoted his heart and soul to raising millions of dollars for Akron Childrens Hospital as a founder and original host of the Have A Heart, Do Your Part Radiothon'. Michael regularly appeared on the Houston KRIV-FOX 26 Television debate segment FOX Face-Off and as a guest commentator on FOX Business Televisions national program Lou Dobbs Tonight.. After moving to Houston, Texas in 2011, Michael brought his quick wit, brilliant sense of humor, and second-to-none work ethic to the major-market airwaves as the host of Houstons Morning News on News Radio 740 am KTRH, and also brought his long-form syndicated talk show, The Matt Patrick Show, from Cleveland to Texas soon after. Thanks for the memories the world wont be the same.. Radio station in Munroe Falls, Ohio, serving Akron, For the Cleveland market radio station which identified as WKDD from 1977 to 2001, see, For the Cleveland radio station which identified as WHK-FM from 1948 to 1968, see, For more information on the July 3, 2001 exchange involving seven Northeast Ohio radio stations, see, http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=73, "WKDD Munroe Falls OH: Full-Service FM, Channel 251 (98.1 MHz)", List of programming syndicated by iHeartMedia, List of radio stations owned by iHeartMedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WKDD&oldid=1112516748, Hot adult contemporary radio stations in the United States, Adult top 40 radio stations in the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2021, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 26 September 2022, at 18:34. Matt Patrick's Final broadcast on WKDD will air the morning of December 18, 2009 from 5:30am until 9am. 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. WKDD's studios are located in North Canton, while the transmitter is located in Cuyahoga Falls. We are sending our most sincere best wishes to Anabella Poland, General Manager of Montclair State Universitys 90.3 WMSC-FM. So why leave? Michael regularly appeared on the Houston KRIV-FOX 26 Television debate segment FOX Face-Off and as a guest commentator on FOX Business Televisions national program Lou Dobbs Tonight. #SandboxStrong, Be strong and courageous. "It will be up to God. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. In 2008, The Matt Patrick Show was launched on WHLO in Akron. Thanks for always being so kind and supportive. After moving to Houston, he brought his quick wit, brilliant sense of humor, and second-to-none work ethic to the major-market airwaves as the host of Houstons Morning News on News Radio 740 am KTRH, and also brought his long-form syndicated talk show, The Matt Patrick Show, from Cleveland to Texas soon after. 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. 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 In a Statement scheduled to air on WKDD Friday morning October 30th, at 7:45am, Matt explains his upcoming departure: "I have decided that the time has come for me to step away from this microphone. WAKR reports that Matt Patrick, formerly a radio star here, has announced he has esophageal cancer. Feb 3, 2023. There is a lengthy look back at Patricks career and a heartfelt statement from his family posted on the KTRH website. Adams returned to join Matt for his last show (Matt soon Adams returned to join Matt for his last show (Matt soon became the morning show host at WTRCand WTRC-FMin South Bend, Indianaand later worked at KTRHin Houston, Texas). Patrick started his Northeast Ohio radio career in 1979 at WCUE, which then became WKDD, where for years he was Akrons top-rated morning disc jockey. 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. 2009 WOIO. KTRH noted on its website that Patrick was a two-time Radio and Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee. HOUSTON -- Matt Patricks voice was a Northeast Ohio staple on Akrons 98.1 WKDD for decades. He loved to make people laugh with his unique and entertaining way with words. Godspeed my brutha. 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. 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). WebOn December 18, 2009, 30-year morning host Matt Patrick hosted his last show on WKDD. 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, father and mother-in-law John and Cindy Parker, sister-in-law Dawn Parker, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no more going back to the hospital," Patrick told his listeners on KTHR-AM in Houston. 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. 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. Longtime co-host Barbara "B.A." In the mid-80s, Patrick led a popular morning-show gang known as the Waking Crew on WKDD. 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. WebOn December 18, 2009, 30-year morning host Matt Patrick hosted his last show on WKDD. Radio Ink - July 9, 2017. 13100 Filly Lane Owned by iHeartMedia, Inc., the station serves both the Akron-Canton metro area, with additional coverage in Greater Cleveland and much of surrounding Northeast Ohio. That is ALL of my adult life. Patrick bid farewell to listeners on WKDD and WHLO in 2009. 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. In November 2005, Michael achieved sobriety, one day at a time, and had helped countless others who struggled with addiction and alcoholism for the past decade. He has the prayers and support of the thousands of listeners who started their day with him on WKDD for decades.". 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. 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. Photo: Getty Images. Patrick, who most recently hosted a morning show on KTRH-AM in Houston, died Sunday from esophageal cancer. Patrick was diagnosed with the disease in September 2015, according to the Houston Chronicle. On July 5, just days before his death, Patrick took to the airwaves to announce he no longer would seek treatment for the illness. Now, the community is rallying behind him. Patrick, who hosts from 5:30 to 9 a.m. on WKDD, has a second show that airs from 9 a.m. to noon weekdays on sister station WHLO-AM 640. Matt 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 Communications), Indiana (Federated Media), and Houston and Dallas/Ft. At Michaels request, a memorial service will be held in Houston, Texas, followed by a private family service and burial in Ohio. ", www.iheart.com/podcast/139-Matt-Patrick-26994314, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He expects to spend some time with his family and then ''I don't know where . All rights reserved. Former 98.1 WKDD morning host Matt Patrick stops cancer treatment The radio host announced this week he's exhausted all medical options and is leaving his He truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures such astaking 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 inthe hot tub to pray. Of Technology, on Saga Snags Schulze As Director, E-Commerce, on Pitts Named Digital PD, Beasley Philly, on iHeart Presents Black Effect Podcast Fest, on Roddy Named Audacy RVP/West Coast Country, Saga Snags Schulze As Director, E-Commerce, iHeart Presents Black Effect Podcast Fest, Roddy Named Audacy RVP/West Coast Country, Mailing Address: 25876 The Old Road #254, Valencia, CA 91381. Longtime Northeast Ohio radio star Matt Patrick died Sunday in Katy, Texas, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Thank you!". 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. As part of this complex exchange, Salem Communications sold WHK-FM to Clear Channel Communications; both companies retained their respective on- and off-air staff. He was a popular morning-show personality on Akron's WKDD-FM for 30 years before resigning in December 2009. As radio listening habits changed in the 90s Patrick's bad boy style toned down as he became a family man. 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. 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. True to his indomitable spirit, he insisted on broadcasting to his audience one last time to say goodbye less than a week ago, although he was extremely ill. In 1999, WKDD started a relationship with Akron Children's Hospital in what became a national success story, the radiothon. Clear Channel then changed the WHK-FM callsign to WAKS; and changed the station's format to hot adult contemporary (hot AC). Our thoughts are with his family.. #SandboxStrong Be strong and courageous. We would also like to extend a very special thank you to our dear friend Chris Hagerman, of MD Anderson, who has become family to us, provided countless hours of support, and was like a brother to Michael. Michael Ryan, known on-air to millions of radio listeners as Matt Patrick passed away at the age of 58 on July 9, 2017 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. If you're planning on using the METRO to helo you get to and from the Houston Rodeo, here's everything you need to plan out your ride! WebAdmitted chickenhawk Repuke-lover Matt Patrick\WKDD on min wage (#2) He, being a Repuke, of course is against raising the minimum wage but his reasoning is rather comical. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. [2][3], In 1997, Mortenson opted to sell off WTOF-FM, and Akron-licensed station WHLO (640 AM), to California-based Salem Communications; soon the West Coast firm would change the station's callsign to WHK-FM. Community activist Quanell X, who verbally sparred many times with Matt Patrick as part of the recurring FOX Faceoffsegment, posted the following statement on his Facebook page: Greetings brothers and sisters and to the human family, I would like to express my profound sympathy and sadness to the family of Matt Patrick on his passing today. 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Reports are he's ready to get back in the He formerly hosted a program on WKDD-FM in Akron. CharitySmith Nonprofit Foundation Akron Childrens Hospital is deeply saddened by the passing of Matt Patrick, who so generously gave of his time and talent, the hospital said in a statement Sunday night. Matt Patrick, a longtime radio persoality in Northeast Ohio, announced Wednesday that he has stopped treatments for esophageal cancer. After moving to Houston, Texas in 2011, Michael brought his quick wit, brilliant sense of humor, and second-to-none work ethic to the major-market airwaves as the host of Houstons Morning News on News Radio 740 am KTRH, and also brought his long-form syndicated talk show, The Matt Patrick Show, from Cleveland to Texas soon after. In addition to providing support and financial assistance to individuals and families, theRadiomattrick #SandboxStrong Award is presented annually to an individual or family experiencing challenges associated with cancer, while bravely exemplifying the tenets in life that Matt Patrick passionately supported, believed in, and demonstrated in his own life: Faith, Family, Humility, Speaking Without Fear, Tenacity, Hard Work, Living Passionately, and Service To Others. WebBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: I was the morning guy at WKDD for 30 years in Akron, OH, doing a Hot AC high-profile morning show with great success. CharitySmith accepts donations in two ways: By Mail, Checks Payable To: The God Bless you and thank you to our dear friends at the City of Fulshear for your steadfast protection, your true compassion, and tireless assistance to our family. ", t will be up to God. A Father to the fatherless, a Defender of widows, is God in His Holy dwelling. He was born December 17, Joshua 1:9. He was a two-time Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee. 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. Win tickets to an upcoming Cleveland Charge game this season! He launched The Matt Patrick In a Statement Please consider asking if your employer participates in a gift-matching program. After 30 years, Matt Patrick is stepping down as morning-show host at WKDD-FM 98.1. 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. Patrick started his Akron radio career in July 1979 at what was then rock station WCUE, but later morphed into top-40 WKDD. He added a show on WHLO in 2008, but left those jobs in December 2009. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WKDD broadcasts over two HD Radio channels,[1] and streams online via iHeartRadio. We would also like to extend a very special thank you to our dear friend Chris Hagerman, of MD Anderson, who has become family to us, provided countless hours of support, and was like a brother to Michael. he spent nearly three decades at WKDD/Akron doing a morning radio show after starting as a DJ at 22 in 1980. KTRH-AM, where Patrick hosted Houstons morning news for six years until his final broadcast Thursday, announced his death. Local personalities on WKDD included Keith Kennedy and "Captain" Tony McGinty; the majority of other programming is devoted to music, much of which is provided by iHeartMedia's internal Premium Choice network. (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. 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 In 2008, The Matt Patrick Show was launched. 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 Broadcasting a Christian format under the name "Tower of Faith" (the origin of the "WTOF" call letters), the station served the Canton area for decades, and was just the first of several stations to come under Mortenson's ownership the start of Mortenson Broadcasting. Contact info: matt@wkdd.com, mattpatrick@wkdd.com Find more info on AllPeople about Matt Patrick and Wkdd-Fm, as well as people who work for similar businesses nearby, colleagues for other branches, and more people with a similar name. Patrick is survived by his wife, Paula, and children Jake, Alexandra and Alanna. The Have a Heart, Do Your Part radiothon he helped start and hosted for many years has raised millions of dollars to support patient care, education and research to benefit the children we serve, and we are forever grateful. He later moved the show to WLW/Cincinnati and WTAM/Cleveland before landing in Houston in 2011. KTRH-AM, where Patrick hosted Houstons This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. [9], WKDD's second HD Radio subchannel, which simulcasts the Air1 network,[10] is relayed over four low-power translators in both the Akron and Cleveland markets:[11]. 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. Sorry. 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. Patrick bid farewell to listeners on WKDD and WHLO in He married the love of his life Paula (Parker) Ryan on June 15, 2002, and they made Hudson, Ohio their home formany years before moving to Houston, Texas in 2011. Michael had a very special ability to reach people in a deeply personal way, especially after being diagnosed with Stage IV mucosal melanoma on September 11, 2015, when he decided to openly share details of his fight against cancer publicly at every step of the way. Patrick's fans can send wishes to him via email atrachelestrada2@iheartmedia.com with the subject line "Well Wish For Matt. He was 58 years old. He was a two-time Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee. WKDD had a construction permit to return to the Akron area broadcast facility once occupied by its 96.5 FM predecessor, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. His final WKDD broadcast will be Dec. 18. Worth, Texas (iHeart Media). As I wrote at the time: Patrick began his local radio career on the old WCUE in July 1979, which later evolved into WKDD. WebHouston broadcaster Matt Patrick died today. Copyright 2020 RAMP Media, Inc. All rights reserved. He spent nearly three decades at WKDD, a morning radio show in Akron, Ohio, after starting as a DJ at 22 in 1980. In effect, this new WKDD (98.1 FM) licensed to Canton became the successor to the previous WKDD (96.5 FM) licensed to Akron. 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. Michael had a very special ability to reach people in a deeply personal way, especially after being diagnosed with Stage IV mucosal melanoma on September 11, 2015, when he decided to openly share details of his fight against cancer publicly at every step of the way. Although generally reported as a "frequency swap", in reality these seven radio stations mostly traded callsigns along with their respective formats and staffs all to facilitate the transfers of ownership of four of the seven stations. [4], During this time, nationally syndicated area pastor Alistair Begg aired daily on both WHK and WHK-FM. Longtime Northeast Ohio radio star Matt Patrick is survived by his wife, Paula, and Children Jake Alexandra. 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