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Matthew W. Rudolph
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This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.
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Sarah Miner
July 26, 2013
I m sorry for lost. Matti was a great person and made me laugh.I,am sorry i didn't go to funeral it was much for me. I was very close to him we talk about everything so, i was in shock that he died. Katelyn if any one too talk I,m a good listener. You Mr. Rudolph take care of Katelyn no kid deserve to lose her mother and brother , but still has you.
from Sarah Miner
Colin Bronnenkant
April 1, 2013
Five years later, and I still miss you, my friend. We had some fun together. I hope you've found peace at last.
Dave Woolley
November 20, 2008
Dear Jim,
All of us at L. A. Woolley are deeply saddened by Matti's death. Our sympathies and words of hope and encouragement are extended to you and your family.
Lynda Berwick
November 13, 2008
I am sorry for your lose, Matt will always be remembered by his friends in the soccer world for his friendly caring way. I am truly sorry.
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Frank, Terri, Andy Nati
November 11, 2008
Jim,
We are deeply sadden by the news we heard today. Our prayers are with you always. Your son will be deeply miss by all who knew him.
Caroline Lewis
November 10, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember Matti. He left us too soon. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Meg and Mike Ovitt
November 7, 2008
How very sorry we are for the loss of your dearest son. We are part of the Middlebury family and your tragic loss has touched all our hearts. You are in our prayers. Please accept our sincerest sympathies. We are so deeply sorry. Sincerely, Mike + Meg Ovitt and family
Lisa Rudolph
November 7, 2008
Dear Jim,
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Matthew was a wonderful cousin and I will always cherish the memory of him.
Lots of Love,
Lisa Rudolph
Alexander Long
November 6, 2008
Matti- You were as good a person as could possibly be. May God be with you on your continued journey, and may your family find peace in these difficult times. We're going to miss you.
Caroline Wade
November 5, 2008
you will always be my pollyprissypants. my keeper. i love you and your family.
Alex Berman
November 5, 2008
I only knew Matti for a couple of months, but he made work so much fun and was just an all around nice guy. He always made me and the other guys laugh.
Maria Jesuele
November 5, 2008
I only knew Matti for a short time, but I will never forget him. How sad it is to lose a life so bright, all I can hope is that God is with his family and friends in this hour and they can find strength in each other and themselves to make it through this dark time. I will keep his memory in my heart forever.
Alan Giangreco (ACHS'73)
November 5, 2008
Jim,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. My family and I will keep you and yours in our prayers.
Gabrielle Joyce
November 5, 2008
To Mattie's family:
I am heartbroken over your loss. I went all though elementary and high school with Mattie, and he was always a kind, funny and enthusiastic spirit to be around. My deepest condolences.
Gabrielle
Kathryn Belliotti
November 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. We were all blessed to have know Matti. He was always there for anyone when needed. We all now have those beautiful memories to keep with us. I can see his smile and I will keep that with me.
Jane Linseman
November 4, 2008
Jim,
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your daughter. May he rest in peace and live on in your memories.
Amanda Alessandra
November 4, 2008
Matti - I will always remember all of the memories we made together throughout the years. You left us too soon and you will be forever missed.
Matti, Steve, Tim, Corey and I on the last day of the summer last year in Middlebury, you will be missed buddy.
Oscar A. Orta
November 4, 2008
To Jim, Katelyn and all of Matti's aunts and family I got to meet last year.
Matti was a great guy and I am really glad I got to meet him, he was the guy I got along the best out of everyone in Middlebury and made me feel like part of the group. He always had a way of making everyone laugh and he had a great soul and spirit. We always found a way to tease each other, but we were both really good friends. I'll miss him a lot and will be forever in my heart.
I'm sorry that I can not be there for you in this time of need. Please know that you and him are in my prayers and thoughts. My deepest sympathy.
Cheryl Wakaluk
November 4, 2008
our thoughts and prayers are with you
Bryan Campione
November 4, 2008
Jim and Katelyn,
I grew up with Matti through AMS, etc. and I am so sorry to hear of this news. I am so saddened by his passing, and remember all the wonderful memories of Matti; he was a great friend and a terrific person. His memory will live on forever. I will keep him, and you in my prayers. Once again, I am so sorry to hear of this terrible news.
Live, love, laugh and let be. "Memories are more indelible than ink."--Anita Loos
Sheila & Tom Matejek
November 4, 2008
Dear Jim & Katelyn,
We were saddened to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Brenda Richelt
November 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends at this time. May you find comfort in the great memories of Matti. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Leah Tibbetts
November 4, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. Matti was such a great person to be around, I will always remember his smiling face. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim & Maggie Higgins
November 4, 2008
Jim
I am so saddened to hear about Matti's passing. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. He was such a great kid. Me and Maggie feel privileged to have known him and will cherish the times we have spent with him.
Mike & Joan Fallacaro
November 4, 2008
Jim, So sorry for your loss, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
diane zimmerman
November 4, 2008
Jim,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do please call.
Eloise Dulski
November 4, 2008
From Kindergarten at Christ the King, to Amherst High School, to being out in the real world...Matti had heart and a smile on his face for everyone. My deepest sympathies to the all family and friends.
brittney brinkworth
November 4, 2008
To all family and friends bearing this loss - Matti was a wonderful person. I remember playing soccer with him all the time and we always had such fun. My thoughts and prayers to all in their loss. To Mr., Mrs., and Katelyn - I wish you all the strength in the world, and my sincerest thoughts go out to you.
Brittney Brinkworth
Craig Myers
November 3, 2008
I may not have known Matti for very long, but for the time that I was at UB and got to know him it was an honor. He will live on in the hearts of all of us who were lucky enough to get to know him. I am sorry for your loss and pray that God may be with you to console your family in these tough times.
Ben Walle
November 3, 2008
Dear Family,
My deepest grievances go out to you all at this sad, sad time. I attended high school with Matti, and he always took the time to say hello, and had an optimistic personality.
At times like this, all you need is support from friends and family.
Always keep in mind that heaven is not a place you go to when you die. It is that moment in life when you feel most alive.
Nikki Kirst
November 3, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Matti, he had a very uplifting spirit. Matti will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Bill SCHWEGLER
November 3, 2008
Dear Jim and Katelyn
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are there for you. If you need to talk please call anytime. We love and miss you all.
Bill, Martha, Curtis and Erica Schwegler
Erin Christensen
November 3, 2008
I attended school with Matti from elementary all the way to high school. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of loss.
Doug Burgasser
November 3, 2008
Jim, I was very saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Robin Ingenthron
November 3, 2008
Matti has been a terrific employee, colleague, and co-worker. He has so many friends here. No one did as much as he to make our guests, from Mexico, Africa and elsewhere, feel at home. Thank you for the color and affection he brought.
Jeff & Carole Hulshoff
November 3, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a fine player. Thinking of you
Beth Engel
November 3, 2008
We are so very sorry for the loss of Matti. We remember all of you well from our baseball days. May God be with you and give you strength during this most difficult time. God Bless.
Beth, Lauren and Bobby Engel
Gretchen Poeller
November 3, 2008
To all family -
I was shocked to hear of Matti's death. He was a student in my biology class in his senior year at Amherst, and was such a pleasure to work with. My sympathies and prayers are with you at this time.
Wayne & Vivian Warren
November 3, 2008
Jim & Katelyn,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our deepest sympathies are with you at this most difficult time. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Tim Fitzgerald
November 3, 2008
Dear Jim and Katelyn, I am so very sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the depth of my sympathy for you both. Jim, I so enjoyed coaching with you while our boys played together. I keep a photo of the team in my office and think about those years often. I won't be able to attend the services as I am now living in Tennessee. Please accept my most sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Gob Bless Matti.
Dick Boggs
November 3, 2008
Our sincere condolences to Jim and the family.
Dick and Bonnie Boggs
Jason Lachut
November 3, 2008
Jim,
I extend my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Jason
November 3, 2008
Jim & Katelyn;
We are very, very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Matt and especially to both of you.
Sincerely,
EMS, Inc.
Wallingford, CT
(Jane Popeleski, Pat O'Dea, David Vezina, Steve Graboski, Peter Chiano, Bill Morton, John Driscoll)
Pamyla
November 3, 2008
I met Matti while he was studying at Midd, He was a great guy and will be missed greatly. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Robet Ostrozinski
November 2, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Kelly & Tim Garvey
November 2, 2008
Jim and Katelyn,
We are heartbroken for you. Sorry that we can not be there for you in this time of need. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Our deepest sympathy.
Love,
jackie thompson
November 2, 2008
Dear Jim and Katelyn,
"What God leads you to, God will lead you through." Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We have fond memories of Mattie, Love to both of you and your family, Ray and Jackie Thompson
Mike Meinscher
November 2, 2008
Jim,
I am very sorry to hear about you loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope and pray that knowing Matty is in a better place, brings you comfort.
My Sincere Condolences,
Mike Meinscher (San Antonio, TX)
The Doukas Family
November 2, 2008
Jim & Katelyn, We are SO SORRY to hear the news of Matti. Having moved, we feel so sad we cannot be nearby to extend our love and support. With that said, please know you are in our prayers that our LORD bring you the strength you will need during this difficult time.
May God Rest His Soul!!
With heartfelt greetings,
Fr Jim, Goldie, Dianna, Demetria/Michael
Damon & Nina Accurso
November 2, 2008
Jim & Katelyn,
We are so sorry about your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope the happy memories of Matty will bring you comfort during this very difficult time.
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