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Matthew Anthony Cercone
1975 - 2009
Matthew Anthony Cercone
1975 - 2009
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This obituary was originally published in the Bakersfield Californian.
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Felecia Wood
August 20, 2024
Every day I wish life turned out differently for us. I wish our daughter got to know your beautiful soul and could have learned everything about life from you. I'm still at a loss and can't grasp the concept that your actually gone and never coming back. We had so many plans and I had so much love and respect for you. Your daughter is a spitting image of you and even has your name. Matty would have made you so proud. I will never stop thinking about you I love you more than you know and I can't wait to see you in the after life
Betsy Harris
August 23, 2017
Hello family of Matt, I met him while I was in spain and we had a fun relationship for a few months while I was in Madrid. He flew me to Barcelona and we had great times together. He gave me his Barcelona Dragins hoodie and I still have it. I keep thinking about it as I saw he passed a few years ago. I can send it to you if you would like? I wish him and I would've connected in the US, he was such a great guy and fun to be around!
Chad Elliott
July 1, 2015
Ive tried to find Matt a few times over the years on social media. I never had any luck. Tonight that big smile crossed my mind again and when I looked for him on fb, I seen the tribute page. My eyes immediately began to shed tears!! I played football with Matt at ASU and he was like my big brother. Always joking, laughing, and just being Matt. He always took the time make you feel important and even if you didnt know him that well his spirit would rub off on you. Man I loved that guy!!! My lasting memory of him is when I tried to stay home in the dorm room while a bunch of teamates went out to party. At about 3am someone came and jumped on me in my bed and started shaking the crap out of me telling me to get up!! It was Matt...I wanted to fight him bcuz I was trying to sleep but he was too big and strong...plus he was laughing at me and in total play mode....ill never EVER forget MATT CERCONE!! See you in heaven brother. I wish we could have spent more time.
justin lins
March 5, 2014
Dear Cercone family,
I used to work with matt at helix electric, my name is Justin Lins, he was a good guy to work around. Im sorry for your loss.
Condolences,
Justin Lins
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Bill Ward
October 24, 2012
Matty, Life will never be the same with out you in it. You were the best freind, roommate and brother a guy could ever have. You will always be on my mind till the day I die. I sure miss you buddy!!
Marvel Smith
August 17, 2012
Dear Cercone Family,
I hope these words find u in a better place in dealing with the lose of Matt...I must say Matt & I weren't the closest of friends but Matt was someone I never forgot from our days of playing ball @ ASU...He is one guy that changed my perspective on people in general...@ a time when I still didn't no who I was...Matt was a big tough guy, but very caring & non judge mental to all he came in contact with...no matter, the color of their skin, the place they were from or what was said or percieved by others! Matt was a blessing to all of us! My lasting memory of him will be that big smile of his seen all the way from the other sideline after a preseason game our rookie yr in the NFL as we walked to meet each other midfield after the game as Sundevil brothers! R.I.P. Matt, Looking forward to catching up witcha in the next lifetime!!!
jennifer june ries
March 4, 2012
matty, i miss you every day. it just seems to bring me to my knees at times, when I think about how much I love you...I find it hard to breath when I realize I can't call you, or run up and hug you soooo tight. the way you hugged me back...that killer look you would give me, with that sexy smile and that head nod thing you would do, took my breath away every time! : )
I loved you every day of your life, even when you're not next to me, darling, I will never forget the feeling we had together. I have never loved anyone, the way I loved you. you were with me last night in my dream...I never wanted to wake up, it felt so good to be together. i can't wait to fall asleep at night with the hopes that you'll visit me again...
love,
babydoll
Nancy Cercone
November 30, 2011
Happy birthday my matty!! I know ur celebrating with all those that have left us.we love you and miss you .....mom
jennifer june ries
November 30, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTHEW! I can't believe it has been 2 years since you've been gone. I know you are watching down over me...there's not a day that goes by where I don't think about you, and all the incredible memories together. thinking of you puts a huge smile on my face! I have loved you just as much now, as the first night we met on thanksgiving night of 2000. you truly touched my heart and I will love you forever!!! rest in peace my darling...forever, your jennifer xoxo
Nancy Cercone
November 27, 2011
Matt..two years ago you left us.we miss your beautiful smile and warm heart every minute of everyday.we know you are watching over us and taking care of your little girls.we love you ...mom dad and sissy
Darrin Ransom
September 20, 2011
Big Matt I do apoligize that I just found out about your passing...to his family please believe this hurt me... I will always miss him and enjoy the good times we had... he was truly a great person and friend like no other... love always
Mommy && Jaiden
Felecia Wood
May 4, 2011
Happy Easter Daddy
Felecia Wood
May 4, 2011
Jaiden && Mommy
Felecia Wood
May 4, 2011
Beautiful girl
Felecia Wood
May 4, 2011
Kisses from Mommy
Felecia Wood
May 4, 2011
All smiles :]
Felecia Wood
May 4, 2011
Looks just like Daddy
Felecia Wood
May 4, 2011
Peek-a-Boo
Felecia Wood
May 4, 2011
Mommy && Jaiden
Felecia Wood
May 4, 2011
Jaiden loves her Grandma Nancy
Felecia Wood
May 4, 2011
Jaiden Nicole
felecia wood
May 4, 2011
April 20, 2011
My family and I went gold panning with Matt, we had such a great time and he was just enamoured with it...he was like a little kid, and really did well at it..He found lots of gold, I have photos of it I would love to post and share...there is a television show called NCIS, I think Matt looks just like Anthony Denozzo, please watch the show..everything about him is like Matt
. Robin Rennells.
Josh Owen
January 15, 2011
To the Cercone family -
So I'm watching the Baltimore Ravens game and seeing former ASU Tight End Todd Heap play I'm reminded of my old buddy Matt Cercone. Obviously I have lost touch with Matt as we do with so many old friends but I decided to google him and my heart sunk when I found out about his passing.
I had English with Matt my freshman year at ASU, we became friends and I remember how surprised I was that this big tough guy was always so nice to people. I remember not having any money while I was waiting for my financial aid to come in and Matt would sometimes buy me lunch with his food vouchers he got for football, and I didn't even ask for his help. We lost touch when he left for Minnesota. My condolences go out to you all, he was a great guy.
Matt and Jennifer June in Minnesota
Jennifer June Ries
November 28, 2010
Matt #48 with the Minnesota Vikings on July 4th, 2001
Jennifer June Ries
November 28, 2010
Matt and Jennifer camping on Lake Superior
Jennifer June Ries
November 28, 2010
High five in Spain! Playing for the Barcelona Dagons...what a priceless moment!
Jennifer Ries
November 27, 2010
Matt
November 27, 2010
Matt & Brooklyn
November 27, 2010
Matt
November 27, 2010
Jaiden-11.27.10
November 27, 2010
November 27, 2010
Matt, it's been one year ago today that you were taken from us and each day we have missed you so much it has been unbearable. Life will never be the same without you and nobody will ever be able to replace you. We love you so much. You have another beautiful daughter, Jaiden Nicole.
Love Forever,
Mom, Dad, Brownwyn and Jennifer June
mitch and matt
jennifer ries
November 27, 2010
matt with vikings buddies
jennifer ries
November 27, 2010
how big was that fish, matthew?
jennifer ries
November 27, 2010
jennifer ries
November 27, 2010
matthew-
i can't believe it has been one year ago, today. i will forever remember the amazing conversation we had this night last year. you always had this amazing ability to make me feel like a million dollars, within seconds of our conversations. losing you has brought me very close to your amazing family, for that i feel so lucky. i will never forget what you meant to me, you will forever be in my heart...eternal butterflies.
i love you!
your,
baby doll
Matt & Grandma
November 27, 2010
Matthew in Minnesota, our first Christmas together
Jennifer Ries
November 27, 2010
Jennifer and Matt in Denver--best night ever!
Jennifer Ries
November 27, 2010
Matty doing his favorite activity...fishing!
Jennifer Ries
November 27, 2010
Matthew with his daughter Brooklyn
Jennifer Ries
November 27, 2010
Mitch, Jimmy, Joe, and Matthew--Vikings days
Jennifer Ries
November 27, 2010
Matt, Bly, and Jill
Jennifer Ries
November 27, 2010
Barcelona Dragons
Jennifer Ries
November 27, 2010
True Love
Jennifer Ries
November 27, 2010
Matthew in Chicago 2002
Jennifer Ries
November 27, 2010
Matthew playing for the Barcelona Dragons
Jennifer Ries
November 27, 2010
Felecia Wood and Jaiden Cercone
November 8, 2010
Felecia Wood and Jaiden Cercone
November 8, 2010
Felecia Wood and Jaiden Cercone
November 8, 2010
Felecia Wood && Jaiden Cercone
November 8, 2010
I cant put in words how thankful for having the chance to meet you I am, believe me.. Ive tried. I wish you were here every day. You have blessed me with such an amazing daughter and it kills me every time i look at her knowing she will never get to know you. Its crazy how much she looks like you Matthew. I dont understand why god took you away from her, i cry about it all the time. I know you are watching over us and at times i swear i can feel your presence. I show her a picture of you almost every day that your mother sent and I tell her "look ; thats dada!" I bet thats going to be her first word, she gets so happy every time she looks at your photo, like she knows exactly who you are. I promise I will never let her forget. We love you.
Melissa Cowan
July 26, 2010
To the Cercone Family -
I'm so sorry to hear about Matt. It was such a shock to learn about his passing. I went to South High and BC with him and have lots of fond memories of our time together. He and Beau A. were inseperable for a time and they were hilarious when they got together! I'll remember his sense of humor the most. I hope you guys will find some peace soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 12, 2010
RIP brother Matt...thanks for giving it your all to ASU and to life brother!
Mary Letro
January 19, 2010
May you rest in peace Matt
January 1, 2010
Mike, Nancy & family,
I just learned of Matt's passing from Mark Brand at ASU. I am very saddened. I tried to keep up with Matt's professional football career and was pleased at his success, as not many are able to play at that level. While at ASU Matt had a great attitude and always gave his best effort. I can honestly say it was an honor and a pleasure to coach him.
May God Bless you and give you peace during this difficult time.
Dick Arbuckle
Doris R.
December 29, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. We're so sorry for your loss. The Compassionate Friends is a world-wide organization of parents helping parents after the loss of a child. You can look up the website at www.compassionatefriends.org or call our local chapter message phone 589-3512 to receive free newsletters to help you grieve.
December 26, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS - MATT
It' been a month since you left us and every day has been very hard but we know you would want us to be happy. You had a beautiful service and alot of people and your many friends had a lot of nice things to say about you that made us very proud. Your angel Jennifer was here. She took care of you, mom and myself and stayed with us, we know you would have liked that. Jennifer is very special. We all love and miss you very much Matt.
Dad, Mom, Bronwyn, Jennifer & Grandma
joe weber
December 14, 2009
dammn MATT i was just talking to you a couple weeks ago before i took my trip i remember hooking everything up at cream and i was waiting for u all night and then the next night u callin askin me whose ur sister were at cream ! lol this reall sucks brother wish i coulda just talked or kicked it with you 1 last time GBNF RIP my dude
Matt Snider
December 11, 2009
To The Cercone Family:
I knew Matt from our football days in Minneapolis. I'm very saddened to hear of his death, and please know that my thoughts are with you and everyone Matt touched throughout his life. He was a great athlete, a better friend, and an even greater and better human being.
December 7, 2009
I will miss you Buddy.You made my trip in AZ priceless.Mexico with out you will never be the same.I will always keep are memories close.
Love you bro
Cali Rob
BrandyJean Cross
December 7, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss I remember Matt, He and several other of our friends liked to tease me for my nickname I had been given when I was real small, BJ cause it was a boys name not a girls, and I was total girl to them, Though I would tease them back. He was always such a good guy and very sweet, I believe we will all feel the loss of Matt, But I feel somewhat comforted knowing that an Angel up in Heaven Known as Matt Will be looking down and watching out for us all, God Bless You Matt We will Miss You
DAVID GEORGE
December 5, 2009
TO THE CERCONE FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. I WENT TO SOUTH HIGH WITH MATT.
Yrma Rhoades
December 5, 2009
bronwyn and family I am very sad to hear about your loss and words cannot express how sorry i am. may god bless you and your family.
December 4, 2009
Mike,Nancy,Bronwyn, my deepest sympathy goes out to you in the loss of your son and brother. Mat will be loved and remembered by all those who knew him .I knew he played ball and always had to brag a little to my friends. I will miss that. May Gods grace be with you. . Carol Chaffin (cousion),
jennifer june ries
December 4, 2009
mike, nancy, bronwyn, and grandma-
my heart is breaking for your entire family, as i know how special matt was to you. i am so deeply sorry!!! my prayers are with you!
words can not express enough how devastated i am to have lost him. matt is the love of my life!! i am so blessed to have had him in my life. the love that we felt for each other was unbreakable and in the 10 years i have known matty, my unconditional love for him has never changed.
speaking with him, just a few hours before he went to bed that night, he told me how much he loved me. i truly believe we were soul mates.
i want to thank you for bringing such an incredible son into this world. he will forever be in my heart and soul.
all my love,
December 3, 2009
Words cannot express my deepest, heartfelt sympathy for the entire Cercone and Churchwell families at this time of loss.
Melodye Mittelstead Bullis
Renae Romandia-Hernandez
December 3, 2009
Mike,Nancy & Bronwyn,
Words just can not express how sorry I am for your loss.I remember how close of a family you were, and I can't even imagine what you are going through right now.Please know that Matt was a good person, and leaves us all with great memories.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
December 2, 2009
My Friend Nancy and Her loving Family,
We are so sadden to hear about your Beautiful Son. Our deepest Condolences, you are in our Thoughts and Prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you at this sad time. God Bless You, Fondly
Vickie Mears-Bohannon
Dwayne Bohannon
Jennifer Churchwell Lokken
December 2, 2009
Mike, Nancy, Bronwyn and Jane,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vicci Brown Snyder
December 2, 2009
Nancy:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Gloria Quintanilla
December 2, 2009
December 02,2009
Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about your son. May God give
you strength to continue on. My thoughts and prayers
are with you.
Gloria Quintanilla
Jess and Kathy Sneed
December 2, 2009
Mike, Nancy and Bronwyn; We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers. Jess and Kathy Sneed.
December 2, 2009
Cercone Family
Words can not say what kind of a great person Matt was. I got to meet Matt and become friends with him when I lived in Arizona. We would hangout together train in the gym with each other as I was down there to play baseball. He even came to south dakota where I am from to hangout and go to the Sturgis bike rally. I f there is anything I can do call 605-484-5494 My prayers are with you.
Greg Hodgin
Eric Fields
December 2, 2009
Dear Cercone Family.... My time with Matt was short but during my years at Arizona State as a member of the football team not only did your son/brother befriend me he taught me alot about the game that we all LOVED so much!! and for that I am truely proud to say I loved your son!! He was a comandable personality but at the same time didnt use his stature to overwhelm others..... I think I speak for every person that met, played, or knew Matt he will be missed!!
Ricky Carter
December 2, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Cercone I would like to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Matt was a great friend and I was lucky enough to share some great memories with him. Matt will be deeply missed, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Ricky Carter
December 2, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Cercone I am so sorry for your loss. Matt was a great friend and I was lucky enough to share some great memories with him. Matt will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Amber Green
December 2, 2009
Mike, Nancy and Bronwyn
We are so sorry to hear about Matt, our family has so many great memories of him that we will always keep in our hearts. Those were some of our best memories growing up on Sandra Dr. together. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. All our love, Vicki, Amber and KK Green
December 2, 2009
Mike, Nancy.... Mom loved Matt like the grandson he was. I remember seeing him hugging her when your dad died. He brought joy to your dad's widow. Sorry for all your loss and that we can't be there with you.
Marc Mittelstead
Jamie and Rhonda Gianettoni
December 2, 2009
Dear Cercone Family,
I would like to send my condolences for the loss of your son Matt. Me and my sister Rhonda used to play with Matt and Bronwyn when we were little and went to Plantation together. We are very sorry to hear such a great person was taken from you. Your family will be in my prayers.
Rebecca Elliott
December 2, 2009
Words can't express how sorry we are for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Gary Elliott and family
Janet Staat Goedhart
December 2, 2009
Mike, Nancy & Bronwyn my prayers and thoughts are with you this week as I learned of the loss of Matt. I had the joy of spending time with him in AZ at my sons home on several occasions & seeing him around town. He always took the time to share a big hug and some conversation with me. Indeed he enjoyed life.
mari mittelstead dubuque
December 2, 2009
Mike & Nancy,
I am so sadden that words can not express. You are all in my prayers
Mari Mittelstead Dubuque
December 2, 2009
"Cerrcone Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our son John Guerrero played football with Matt at South High School. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time." The Guerrero Family (Bakersfield, CA)
Will Simco
December 2, 2009
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose."
Romans 8:28...
R.I.P. buddy...
Ryan and Kari
December 2, 2009
Mike, Nancy, Bronwyn, Aunt Jane & the rest of our family,
Ryan and I are so sorry of the loss of Matt. He was such a special person and so full of life and always so much fun to be around. We both have a lot of memories that we will remember forever!
Kari Churchwell
Corrina Meyer
December 2, 2009
Nancy I am so sorry about cousin Matthew. We will be down there really soon. Infact tomorrow to go see you and Uncle Mike get better. I love you and Mike and Mat. Love Corrina.
Kristie Bruce
December 2, 2009
Nancy and Mike,
I am so very sorry for your loss. We are all upset at the news. We are praying for you and your family.
The Bruce Family
SUE (MAIER) TEMPEL
December 2, 2009
Nancy,
I was so sorry to read about your son. I know you are a close family and Matt was much loved.
I cannot even imagine what it must be like for you right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nichole Staat-Richeson
December 2, 2009
Cercone Family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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