Photo courtesy of Clavin Funeral Home - Brooklyn
May 6, 1934 - Oct 15, 2024
Matt and I attended Xavier together and I fondly remember him, his sister Dorothy and brother Pete. And of course spouse Geraldine. Congratulations to Gerry and Matt on their enduring marriage. I remember many great parties at Matt's teenage home on 85th Street. Happy memories
Robert Coughlin
April 24, 2025 | Storrs Mansfield, CT | Classmate
Everyone is a wonderful caring person after their death.Death doesn’t make a person great
December 14, 2024
I knew Matt as a dedicated, supportive member of the Brooklyn Methodist Hospital for many years. I send my condolences to Gerry and his family. May he rest in peace.
Larry McGaughey
October 19, 2024 | Brooklyn, NY | Friend
Matt was a long time great friend. A wonderful loving kind man. Ray and Heidi O’Brie
October 19, 2024 | FL | Friend
Matt’s journey through life began on May 6, 1934. Born in Flatbush, Brooklyn at home and raised in Bay Ridge, Matt was the second son of Angela and Peter Vetri and twin of Dorothy (Maguire). Matt attended PS 185 in Bay Ridge, Xavier High School in Manhattan and graduated from the Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania in 1956. The next day after graduating college, Matt enlisted and was a lieutenant in the United States Army. After service Matt went to St. John's University School of Law, Brooklyn graduating in 1960.
The Vetri family has long enjoyed ties to Shelter Island, which began in 1970. They subsequently bought a home in Hay Beach where they summered for many years. Matt and Gerry have been members for over 50 years of Gardiners Bay Country Club.
Matt was an avid sportsman, and had a passion for golf, tennis and skiing. In addition to being passionate about sports, Matt loved gardening and was an enthusiastic reader of history and politics. Gerry (McCormack) and Matt met when they were 17 years old at a Fort Hamilton High School basketball game and were married on August 15, 1955 at St. Patrick’s Church in Bay Ridge.
Matt leaves behind his loving wife of 69 years, Gerry and his five children, Mary, Matthew (wife Kathy Lazides), Eleanor (husband Frank McDaniel), Eileen and Susan (husband Michael Donlon). In addition, he leaves behind three wonderful grandchildren, Elizabeth, Stephanie and Isabelle.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Catholic Charities - Brooklyn & Queens. - - - - - - VisitationFriday, October 18, 20242 - 4 PM and 7 - 9 PM
Clavin Funeral Home7722 4th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11209Complimentary Valet Parking Available
Funeral MassSaturday, October 19, 20249:45 AM
Saint Anselm R.C. Church356 82nd StreetBrooklyn, NY 11209
CemeteryGreen-Wood Cemetery500 25th StreetBrooklyn, NY 11232
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