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Mathew Harrison Obituary

MATTHEW DEAN HARRISON GRIFFITH, IN Mathew Dean Harrison age 20, of Griffith, was born on June 2, 1996 and left us to walk with the Lord on June 28, 2016. Mathew is survived by his mother Heather L. Harrison, father Bradley Dean Moffett, sister Jennifer Ann Moffett; grandfathers: Ralph R. Harrison and Darcel R. Moffett; grandmother Glinda T. Harrison; brothers in heart: Matthew Gene Goodson, Myles Davis Nims and Phillip Harper; many extended family and friends. Preceded in death by his loving great grandmother Jettie Sue Byers "Ammi", grandmothers: Janice Bjork (Harrison) and Judith "Lolli" Moffett. Mathew was a graduate of Munster High School and also a student at Griffith High School. He was a kind soul who never met a stranger and always put the needs of others before his own. Our loving son, dear brother and good friend Mathew wore his heart on his sleeve and will be dearly missed. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, July 1, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory 14 Kennedy Ave Schererville, IN. A time to share thoughts and memories will be held at 8:00 p.m. Cremation at Solan Pruzin to follow services. solanpruzinfuneral home.com
Published by The Times on Jun. 30, 2016.

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Dylan Lounges

January 11, 2017

Matthew Was 1 Out Of 3 Friends I Had At Griffith. He was Always Kind And Awesome And Ill Never Forget That. My Mom Loved Matt Like Another Son.

Jackie Covert/Frost

August 10, 2016

My sincere condolences to Brad and his family

Myles Nims

July 28, 2016

Nothing is going to be the same without you Mathew. I'm going to miss you, brother.

John Clark

July 1, 2016

So sad to hear about this never met Matthew or his family or friends. I spoke to him a few times on the online game we would play, he was in my group. All i hear are great things about Matthew and it's a shame he left so early, my thoughts and prayers are with his family and dearest friends.

Jennafer Wolters

July 1, 2016

Mathew, I Love You and I Miss You Very Much...

Jadzia Komorowski

June 30, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of the family.

Jackie & Marc Olena

June 29, 2016

Deepest sympathy and prayers going out to Matt's family and friends. It's such a tragedy to lose such a beautiful person! Matt always had a kind word or a funny joke/story when he was at our house. Always respectful and polite. We will miss him so much!

Kathy Ziegler

June 29, 2016

Deepest sympathies to all his family and friends. I never met him but I know what it feels like to lose a child. Be there for each other and cry as long as you need to. Blessings~Kathy Ziegler

Jennifer Moffett

June 29, 2016

https://www.gofundme.com/2byqz244

A donation page has been created to assist in the costs associated with the funeral.

Kathleen Erickson

June 29, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with Brad, Michelle, and all of Mathew's family and friends.

Kathy Keith

June 29, 2016

I didn't know Matthew but I do know Brad and Michelle and they are wonderful people. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends that loved him.

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Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory - Schererville

14 Kennedy Avenue, Schererville, IN 46375

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