Matthew Douglas Wosotowsky, 45, died at his home in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia. He was the son of Diane Vignovich Wosotowsky and the late Edward Paul Wosotowsky of Leesburg, Georgia. He is survived by his brother, Adam, of Lilburn, Georgia, and two nieces, Anastasia and Isabella.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Walter and Mildred Wosotowsky and Fred and Bertha Vignovich of Monaca, PA.
He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins, all of whom live in various parts of the United States: Nadine and Pat Docherty of Grafton, WV; Amy and Bill Worfel of Grand Rapids, MI; Fred and Barbara Vignovich of Charleston, SC; Sharon Spitznogle (Arnie) of Lima, OH; Mike and Ruth Wosotowsky of Ellwood City, PA; Pete and Kim Wosotowsky of Concord, OH; and Bob (Donna) Wosotowsky of Orange, TX.
Matthew was born on February 19, 1980, in Albany, Georgia. He attended Dougherty County Schools and graduated from Deerfield Windsor Academy in 1998.
He graduated from the University of GA with a B.S. and M.F.R in Forestry and Forest Ecology (1998-2005) and a Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School (2008-2011). He was a Forest Technician and a Dendrology Teaching Assistant during his time at UGA while earning his master’s degree, and was the Circulation Desk Manager and Legal Research Assistant at the John Marshall Law Library during law school.
In 2012, he was a Contract Policy Analyst for the Georgia Forestry Association. Later that year, he was hired as Legal Counsel to the GA House Judiciary: Non-Civil Committee at the GA House of Representatives. In addition to the Non-Civil Committee, Matthew became the Attorney Judiciary to the GA House Science and Technology Committee, GA House Industry and Labor Committee, GA Regulated Industries Committee, GA House Budget and Research Office, and GA House Judiciary Juvenile Committee.
In 2021, he became the Legislative Director for the GA Department of Human Services. During Matthew’s tenure at DHS, he played an instrumental role in the development of several child welfare-related legislative initiatives, which were ultimately signed into law by Governor Kemp.
From his time working during high school, college, law school, the GA House of Representatives, and the GA Department of Human Services, he would often say that he had the pleasure of directly working for many fine people and learned much from their varied styles of leadership.
In 2023, he moved to Sautee Nacoochee, GA, where he was applying his vision, knowledge, and skill to develop family-owned land.
Matthew was an avid outdoorsman and was concerned with wildlife, environmental issues, and protection. He entered barbecue competitions with his ex-wife, Amanda Holland Wosotowsky, and her family. He was co-captain of the high school soccer team and participated in swimming, karate, and co-ed softball.
Matthew was an avid reader and had a passion for learning. He had many friends, was beloved by his family and truly enjoyed being around people. He had a generous spirit and was willing to take time to help others. “Every child should have the opportunity to grow up in a caring home like his” was a philosophy he brought to his work at the GA Dept. of Human Services.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center from 1:00 – 4:00. Family and friends are invited to celebrate and visit this part of GA that he had come to love.
Memorials may be made to Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center, Clark’s Christmas Kids in Atlanta, GA, Gillionville Forest Baptist Church in Albany, GA, or a local charity of your choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
