Matthew Fine

Hello everyone! Today marks 20 years. Mama and Cecily flew from opposite sides of the country to meet me in San Diego, CA so we can be together today. We´re honoring Papa with tuna casserole for dinner and M&Ms for dessert while Mama shares her memories. We love reading all of these memories and stories about Papa on this page. Thank you all for your love over the years. -Isabella (photos from 2022 and 2001)

We adored Matt. He worked Gil through his growing up years. Spent a lot of time in the back room at our shop on Monroe Ave. He and Alan were an important part of Gil´s and our lives. We love him and remember him always

Mathew was a beautiful child and man. His smile, eyes sparkling always expressed his love of live and ability to easily laugh, enjoy others and create a warm feeling for all in his circle- -family, friends and colleagues. He was such a loved and loving person. His memory is a blessing
Shelley Cresov (Rochelle)

I AM LOOKING SOME OLD PICTURES AND NOTES I COLLECTED WHEN IWAS IN THE TUXEDO RENTAL BUSINESS. MATT FINE WAS A LARGE PART OFTHISCOLLECTION OF NOTES. I LOOKED AT HIS NAME AND RIGHT AWAY HIS IMAGE CAME INTO MY HEAD. A GOOD GUY. HE WAS LIKE A SON TO ME. WE LAUGHED AND HE LISTENED FOR A MOMENT, THEN WENT HIS OWN WAY. HIS WAY TOOK TO HIM TO FLORIDA. HE HAS A WIFE AND FAMILY. HE IS MISSED. BLESS HIS MEMORY GIL CRESOV, 9-27-2006

Dear Dani,

Al just told me the devastating news about Matt. My heart is breaking for you and your beautiful girls.

Although I did not know Matt well, I always enjoyed seeing him and chatting with him in the neighborhood. It was obvious what an amazing Dad he was and how much the girls loved him.

I am truly sorry for your loss and hope that the memories you have will be of comfort to you.

With deepest sympathy, Julia Fligman

Schaper,
I just came from the Easter egg hunt at Timbercreek & it made me realize how much I truly am going to miss Matthew more & more as time goes on. I now know how much I took our friendship for granted. At the Easter egg hunt I found myself with no one to talk to. Matthew was truly the only other father in the neighborhood I could relate to! My memories of Matthew mostly center around our time with our families. Me, Tyler, Cecily, Isabella & Matthew walking to the park with the...

My dearest friend Dany

It was heart breaking to hear of Matthew's passing - life takes some very unexpected turns as you and I well know.

It is now 14 years since you and I met as nurses at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on unit 6-1600. Me, a newly arrived girl from New Zealand and you, a traveling nurse, on the move.

I instantly adored you as a person and you became an incredibly special friend.

It was a while before I met...