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2004
DIED
2010
Matthew Pajak Obituary
He was born February 15, 2004. Loved dearly by Mommy Betsy (nee Miller) and Daddy Greg; and especially by his sisters Sophia and Olivia; Dear grandson to Gramma Dolly Pajak, Pampa Tedd Pajak and Grampa Bill Miller and Grams Susan Livengood-Essex; Cousin of Paige, Mallory, Stephanie and Melissa; Dear nephew of Doug and Judy Pajak (God Parents), Brett and Grace Miller, Phil and Ann Faulhaber.
Friends may call in the McGORRAY-HANNA FUNERAL HOME OF WESTLAKE, 25620 Center Ridge Rd. (West of Columbia), WEDNESDAY Dec. 8th from 5-8 pm. Funeral Mass, Holy Trinity Church (33601 Detroit Rd., Avon) THURSDAY, Dec. 9th at 11AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon.
Family suggests memorial contributions to Matthew's Lending Library, Lakewood, Ohio or Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Pajak
Judi Sparano
February 15, 2011
Happy Birthday Little One...
Karen Payne
January 6, 2011
I just learned of your tragic loss. Please let me know if I can do anything for your family.
Thoughts and prayers to you.
December 11, 2010
Dear Pajak Family,
Our family extends our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers and Matthew will always be in our heart.
The Dippel Family
Michele Arrighi
December 10, 2010
Dear Pajak Family,
On the behalf of the Arrighi family I want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you all. I was terribly saddened to read of the loss of your Matthew. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
December 9, 2010
Pajak family,
My sincerest sympathies with your loss. Know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God bless you through this difficult time.
Gregg Resetar
December 9, 2010
Pajak Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my heart breaks for your family. May you find comfort in memories and may God Bless you during these difficult times.
A long lost friend from high school.
Much love,
Mechele Nally (Zingale)
Marty Riley
December 9, 2010
Greg and Betsy-
I was so sorry to hear this sad news from my mother today. The thoughts of my family are with you at this time of sorrow.
Robert Jankovich
December 8, 2010
Greg and Betsy,
I was a co-worker of Greg's back in the 1990's. I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy. I know Matthew must have brought you and your family so much joy. It is that joy which will help you in the healing process. Lean on all your loved ones, their love will give you strength that you will need. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
Eric Hicks
December 8, 2010
To the entire Pajak Family:
I am terribly saddened to hear of your loss. I never had the honor of meeting Matthew but I am certain he was an exceptional young man, and his charm would have captured the room. My thoughts are with the entire family.
God bless you all.
Eric Hicks
Alice & Barb Forsyth-Bowley
December 8, 2010
Although you don't know us, our hearts are breaking for your family. We worked with Gramma Dolly for years at Lakewood City Schools. Through her we know how precious Matthew was to the world. May your higher power engulf you with love, give you good family and friends to see you through this most difficult time. We can't be there, we are in Florida but are keeping you in are thoughts and prayers daily.
December 8, 2010
Dear Greg & Betsy,I have never met you but have herd a lot about Matt and how precious he was from my sister Debbie Rapchak. I am so sorry to hear about your loss and pray for peace and healing for your entire family. Blessings,Sherry Barnum (N.Kingsville,Ohio)
Robyn Becher
December 8, 2010
The Pajak Family,
My name is Robyn Becher. I have never met you but I was lucky enough to have met and worked with Mathew. I am a volunteer at Mane Stride. I was saddened to hear of the loss that has been. Mathew was a dear young man and I so very much enjoyed working with him and watching his progress. From his gentle smirks, to the soft, twinkle in his eyes when he bounced along on horseback; or fed Leila her carrots after hippotherapy. He touched my life with his inner glow. Bless his soul and your family during this time.
Mary Vensko
December 8, 2010
Dear Gregg an Betsy,
I never met you or Matthew, but I work with Aunt Cindy in Washington. I heard about him often. I wanted to express my sympathy for your loss. There is no loss greater than that of a child. Time will help, but your heart will always have a special place for your little one. I will keep your family in my prayers. God bless you all and help you in the difficult times ahead.
Mary Vensko
Lora Koons
December 7, 2010
Greg, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Eulla Khayat
December 7, 2010
I am deeply saddened by your loss.I used to see mathew every morning last year.Heaven has gained another angel........
Rebecca Emping
December 7, 2010
Dear Pajak Family, I am so deeply saddedned about your loss of precious Matthew. My prayers and codolences are with you as you go through this diffucult time. May God wrap his arms around your family and help heal you through this~!! I will never forget Matt and his precious smile and beautiful eyes.
Karen Cooney
December 7, 2010
Pajak Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and everyone who was lucky enough to have known Matty. He and his beautiful smile will be remembered always. I feel so blessed to have been able to get to know Matty. (Karen Cooney, O.T. Avon Schools)
A Mom
December 7, 2010
To the parents: I am so sorry for your loss. It probably seems as though your heart will never stop breaking. Please draw comfort from this promise: "He is healing the brokenhearted and binding up their painful spots." Psalm 147:3
Eileen McGarry
December 7, 2010
Dear Greg and all family,
Please know that so many people grieve with you on the loss of your little angel and an angel Matty is. I pray that in time you will find peace and happiness in remembering Matt and all the smiles he brought you in his short life. I am so, so sorry for your loss. God bless you. From an old long lost friend and classmate.
Eileen Butterfield Estergall
December 7, 2010
Greg and Betsy,
Words can not express how sad I am to hear of Matthew's passing. I will pray that God gives you all the strength to get through this most difficult time. I hope you are comforted by the fact that you now have an Angel looking over your family. Safe Home Matthew and may God Bless you.
Kathy Nash
December 7, 2010
I am very lucky to have known Matthew. He has touched my life in many ways. I will never forget the day when he demonstrated true communication with me during therapy! It was priceless! I will miss him greatly. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Your Neighbors, Janet & Robb Martin
December 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We only knew Matthew for a short time, but we know he touched many lives. God Bless you and your family.
Cynthia Stewart
December 7, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Paula and David Hackley
December 7, 2010
Dear Pajak Family
Although there are no words to take the pain away of losing Matty, please know that he was loved by so many. The care and love you provided to Matt over the years was extraordinary. He was blessed to have you as family.
love
Linda K.
December 7, 2010
What a beautiful little boy! My heart breaks for your family. I can only pray that God would comfort you during this very difficult time. Lean on Him for your strength. I hope it comforts you to know that your child is now in the arms of Jesus, and that in knowing Christ, you will see your baby again.
Heather Cassidy-Drain
December 7, 2010
Betsy,
My kids and I all said a special prayer for little Matthew yesterday. Words really can't express the sorrow we feel for you and your family. Matthew was such a wonderful little man, and I will remember him always. God bless,
Heather Cassidy-Drain
Heather Cassidy-Drain
December 7, 2010
Betsy,
My kids and I all said a special prayer for little Matthew yesterday. Words really can't express the sorrow we feel for you and your family. Matthew was such a wonderful little man, and I will remember him always. God bless,
Heather Cassidy-Drain
Tom/Linda Martin
December 7, 2010
We never got to meet Matthew, but our son Robby told us what a great little guy he was. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers. Tom & Linda Martin, (Neighbors Robb & Janet's parents)
Mary Ellen Marcus
December 7, 2010
Dear Dolly, Words cannot express my condolences. Heaven is so much closer with your little angel there. My most sincere sympathy to the entire family.
Daniel Pajak
December 7, 2010
Matt has touched all of us in way others will never be able to...We are deeply saddenedby his loss. But we know he is at peace with God. Our prayers go out for the entire family. God Bless and love you always. Uncle Danny and Heather.
Becky Malek
December 7, 2010
Matt was a true angel on earth, and I feel blessed to have gotten to know him over this past summer. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Becky Malek (OT at Avon Village)
Dawn Wingler
December 7, 2010
My heart is breaking for all of you. I know what a special part of your lifes Matt was as Mitch is mine. He is with God now and at peace. You are all in my prayers.
Mallory, Mathew & Sophia :)
Doug & Judy Pajak
December 6, 2010
Beautiful little Matthew has touched our lives so deeply, and will live on in our hearts forever. We are incredibly saddened by his passing and praying for strength for the entire family. God bless you Matthew and our love with you always. Uncle Doug, Aunt Judy, Mallory, Stephanie & Melissa
Shawn Kohler
December 6, 2010
Betsy, You and your family have my deepest sympathy. Matthew is a beautiful boy. He brought so much happiness and compassion to his friends at Avon Village. We are all truly blessed to have had him in our lives. He touched each and every person that he met. He will always be a part of the Village family and in our hearts forever. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Shawn Kohler (Ms. Shawn, P.T. at Avon Village)
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