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Matt J. Somero

1952 - 2020

Matt J. Somero obituary, 1952-2020, Norton Shores, MI

BORN

1952

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - The Lee Chapel

6291 Harvey St.

Norton Shores, Michigan

Matt Somero Obituary

Somero, Matt J. Montague Matt J. Somero, age 67, passed away on February 18, 2020. He was born on November 15, 1952 to Carl J. and Marguerite R. (Irwin) Somero in Muskegon. Prior to 2014, he had worked for Barney Castle Oil Company in transportation and maintenance. Matt enjoyed a family cook out, hunting, fishing and his four-legged protector and friend, Taz. On March 1, 1975 he married, Deedee Farr and she survives him along with 5 children, Lisa (Jason Kroll) Somero, Joseph Somero, Beth Somero, Matt Somero, Kelly (Ricky) Proctor; 5 grandchildren, Savanna (Luke Binns) Kroll, Jaclynn Kroll, Kaleb Coulter, Makenzee Proctor and Audee Proctor; sisters, Beverly Jarvis, Diane (Thomas) Robinson and Janet (Johnny) Smith; sister-in-law, Ruth Somero; numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Matt was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dolores Aldridge; and brothers, Carl and Allen Somero. A FUNERAL SERVICE for Matt will be 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444. VISITATION with the family will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Hubbard Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to Matt's family for final expenses. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.

Published by Muskegon Chronicle from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2020.
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Lisa Wisniewski

February 21, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. He will be missed by many.

Nicole (Beckley) and Tim Davis

February 20, 2020

So sorry to hear of Matt's passing. Prayers for you and family.

Susie Barberini

February 20, 2020

Diane and Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know your family will be in my prayers for comfort and peace.

Linda Newell Jones

February 20, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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February 20, 2020

So sorry to hear of Matt's passing. We were childhood friends lived just a few doors down from me.

Jean LaMorte-Dresen

February 19, 2020

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