Matt Van Vranken

I met Matt in 1999, as I was considering a move from Mass General to the Brigham. I specialized in stroke and aneurysm treatment using minimally invasive methods, and was asked to describe and configure an independent such program at the Brigham. Matt was one of the key individuals I spoke with in imagining and describing such a service. Matt brought it all together. He had such a strong sense of optimism, such a passion for excellence, and such a powerful yet diplomatic drive that I was...

I just recently learned of Matt's passing. Matt and I went to Grad School together and hung out a lot. We drove back to Syracuse one September either '81 or '82 in my old Datsun 260Z and had a blast. I also drove from Dayton Ohio to St. Louis to see him for a party filled weekend. The last time I saw him was in Chicago at a ACHE Conference.... We had dinner and caught up. We didn't talk much after that and lost touch but I always considered us friends. I was crushed when I read his...

Wendy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother, Matt. If memory serves me well, I remember you and Matt were quite close during your high school years. As the years have distanced us, please know you and your family are in my thoughts, heart and prayers.

Rest in God's arms Matt!
Claudemir and Renie from Brazil

My heart goes out to Kris and family. A wonderful man godspeed my friend!

Jan And Greg ,
Sorry to see u lost your Son- in- Law . Nice looking Man .
Thinking of You . Susie Willard

I became involved with Matt at Spectrum through membership on PFAC, an organization that was a listening avenue for hospital management to hear what was going on at the hospital from a patients perspective. Matt got it! He realized how important the customer' was to the success of the hospital. I held him in the highest esteem and credit Matt and Kris for heading up and leading that council. Our deepest sympathies to Kris and the family. May your memories of his good life carry you through...