Matthew Sayles Obituary

SAYLES
Matthew, age 26 of Ridgewood, NJ. Surrounded by his family and friends, Matt transcended this world into eternal life on November 10, 2011 after a long difficult battle against salivary duct carcinoma. Born March 7, 1985 in Olney, MD; graduate of Ridgewood High School in 2003 and Siena College in 2007. He taught Math at Midland Park High School as well as in Thailand. Matt was a teacher, traveler, photographer, mathematician and an avid sports fan; his greatest love was live music and Lake George. Matt is the adored and cherished son of Kathleen and David; beloved brother and friend to Dave and his fiancée Cat, Timothy and Grace Li; dear grandson of Rita H. Bayer of Ridgewood, Germaine and the late David G. Sayles of Glen Rock, the late Joanne Sayles of Glen Rock and Ted Bayer of Tucson; inspirational nephew of Chris and Patti Bayer, Teddy Bayer and Kathy Smith, Liz and Vince Gillen, Jon and Mary Ellen Sayles and Martha Sayles. He will be missed by his many first and second cousins, great aunts and uncles and many loving friends, students and colleagues. Matt will always be our Peaceful Warrior whose quiet inner strength touched us all. Matt inspired all of those he touched to live well and be kind. He will be forever missed and never forgotten. Visiting Hours are Sunday November 13, from 7-9 PM and Monday November 14, from 4-8 PM at Feeney Funeral Home, Franklin Ave. Ridgewood NJ. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday November 15, at 10:45 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Ridgewood. Interment at Valleau Cemetery in Ridgewood. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Matt Sayles Memorial Scholarship Fund for aspiring musicians or mathematicians entering college and sent to Matt Sayles Memorial Scholarship Fund, 899 Lincoln Ave, Glen Rock NJ 07452.
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Published by The Record/Herald News on Nov. 12, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Sayles

13 Entries

Cheryl Wild

November 7, 2019

In honor of all that was wonderful and good about sweet Matthew, offering my prayers for continued peace, comfort and blessings over your family. With love and best wishes... Ali, Stephen, Logan and Cheryl Wild

November 6, 2019

Sweet Matthew , you will forever remain a reminded of what goodness is . Youre thought of many times . It was a pleasure to know you.
Ms Leenig

Grace Sayles

January 19, 2014

Dear Mom and DaD,
I'm truely sorry for our loss and we will always keep him in our hearts but a new day is rising day by day and time is passing second by second. Let's keep him in our hearts help others in need what he would want us to do because I love my brother, and I know he loves me too

Angie Magwili

November 16, 2011

Dear Kathleen and family i remember our talk in the church when me and Matt still fighting to survive, a part of me still feel some guilt that i survive and your son did not. I want you to know you will all be in my prayers all the time. Take care all our love Angie Jon and Josh Almoradie

Joe Polvere

November 15, 2011

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to your entire family. I was Matthew's professor when he became a teacher. He was a great person and a true professional. He is greatly missed.

November 15, 2011

Dear David and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May Matthew's memory be a blessing.

Sincerely,
The Kravitz Family

November 14, 2011

Dear Kathleen and family,

I am so devastated for all of you after learning of the incredibly tragic loss of Matthew. I can't begin to imagine how painful this is for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

With love and sympathy,
Sonia (Belulovich) Moorehead

November 13, 2011

Dear Dave & Kathleen, Matt will truly be missed I enjoyed working with him he was the coolest guy ever. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Carmella Cline

Cheryl Wild

November 13, 2011

Dear Kathleen, My love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this unimaginable time of sorrow and loss. Wishing you God's Peace, Love and Comfort my friend.

Mary Beth O'Hara-Keller

November 13, 2011

David and family-My breath caught in my throat as I read of your unimaginable loss. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you old friend.

November 13, 2011

Dear Sayles Family, I will always remember Matt's wonderful smile, warm and gentle demeanor. He was such an exemplary young man.

With Sincerest Condolences
Joan J Leenig

Sharon & Ed Hill-Monk

November 12, 2011

THOUGH OUR JOURNEY ON LIFE'S PATH IS BUT A MOMENT, WITHIN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WE LOVE, WE REMAIN FOREVER...PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WITH LOVE, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ~

Jeanne Turnamian

November 12, 2011

Dear Kathleen,David and family,

Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I am very sorry for your great loss. Peace be with you and your family through this difficult time.

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