Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Jun 12, 1966 – Oct 16, 2021
ROBERTS, Matthew - Of Burton, age 55, died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his residence.
Funeral service will be held 1pm Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
Burial in Flint Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society – Esophageal Research.
Visitation 3-8pm Monday and 11am Tuesday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Matthew was born in Flint, Michigan on June 12, 1966, the son of Edward Morales and Mamie E. Roberts. Matt graduated from Ainsworth High School, Class of 1984. On June 8, 2009 he married Wendy Benish in Flint. Matt was employed by TRW in Fenton for 32 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with family.
Surviving are wife, Wendy;
children, Joshua and Celina Roberts;
mother, Mamie E. Roberts;
siblings, Adam Roberts and Edward (Toni) Morales;
several aunts and uncles;
mother-in-law, Carolyn Benish; Father-in-law, John Benish;
brother-in-law, Robert Benish;
sisters-in-law, Kim Benish (Steve) and Jennifer (Scott) Rollenhagen;
and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Morales.
Special thank you to the staff of Compassus Hospice for their compassionate care.
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Those we love don't go away they walk beside us every day.
Matt you will walk beside all of us each and every day.
RIP.
Debbie Altman
October 20, 2021 | Flint, MI | Family
Rest in peace sad to hear the passing of Matt. He was special to me first boyfriend .Condolences to his wife and family.
Tonya Solomon
October 20, 2021 | School
I am so sorry in your loss of Matt. Please accept my deepest condolences. It has been quite a while since I've seen the family and Matt. Hello to Evelyn and Adam. My prayers are with all of you.
Debra Varga Black
October 19, 2021 | Friend
Matt became my cousin by marriage to my beautiful cousin Wendy. They made such a sweet and loving couple. They lived life fully and joyfully. My heart breaks for Wendy as she loses the love of her life. But Matt's body said no more. He fought cancer for almost two years with such bravery and fighting spirit. I got to know Matt over the years as he opened their home for holidays. He always had a smile and a hug for me and was so hospitable to me and to my boyfriend Daniel. We enjoyed his...
Ann Lockard
October 18, 2021 | Davison, MI | Family
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sharon Fleming
October 18, 2021 | Flint, MI | Friend
Gone too soon. RIH friend.
John Taylor
October 17, 2021
Sorry to hear of Matt's passing. I worked with him at TRW for many years. A good man that loved his wife and family. Haven't seen or talked with him since I retired in 2015. RIP BIG GUY.
James Powell
October 17, 2021 | Flint, MI | Coworker
So surprised to hear of Matt's passing. I worked with him at TRW for years. A good man that loved his wife and family. RIP!
James Powell
October 17, 2021 | Flint, MI | Coworker
Hey brother it wasn’t fair that we did not spend more time with each other. You found us and know we lost you. We love you brother and we sure will miss you. Our condolences to the family and he will be greatly missed.
Edward & Toni Morales
October 16, 2021 | Flint, MI | Brother