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Steve Helle
September 27, 2024
Hello Matt --
Yet again another week about to approach October 2nd. You were a good man Mr. Tobin. I know you're looking down with admiration at the adults your children have become and the amazing level of travel and experience both have been immersed in over the last couple years.
You're missed Matt.
Steve Helle
Steve Helle
September 30, 2022
Hello Matt --- Time moves on.. October 2nd is a tough day for me --- you left and its Meghan's birthday.. Miss you friend.
Steve Helle
September 27, 2021
Time continues to pass since you left us Matt. Thanks for being an inspiration on how to handle overwhelming adversity with grace...
Steve Helle
September 27, 2020
Wow. Still miss you my friend. Your lovely wife sorely misses you and so do your children. She’s moving into a new home Matt. Had to be too much to be in the place you called home together without you. October 2nd is for sure a day I’ll never forget — it’s Meghans birthday and unfortunately the day you left us. Your friend— Steve Helle
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Michael Fayles
October 6, 2019
My condolences for your loss. My God bless and watch over your family and love ones at this time.
Steve Helle
October 5, 2019
To the Tobin Family -- I'm very sorry to now realize you've lost Matt. He loved all of you --- children, wife, and ALL his family. He was a man of chosen words. He was careful with his comments because they were thoughtful and always caring.
Throughout all the appointments, trials, complications and attempts to harness the disease I NEVER remember a complaint. Not one. Never. Because he wasnt a person who complained.
He adored his wife. He adored his family. You could see it in his eyes. He loved the Red Sox if you wanted to talk sports with him, you must be prepared with facts because he had them.
He was polite. Always appropriate. A gentleman. Easy to talk to, regardless of your political view or religion, Matt always made you feel like he was listening -- and he was.
I dont want to live a life of regrets, but I'm already regretting not working harder to know you better Matt. You were a person to emulate and your family have broken hearts now that you have left us but they loved you too. I will miss you friend. The way you loved your wife and family was so, so admirable.
Rest in peace Matthew.
Steve Helle
The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home
October 4, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Kathleen Keane
October 4, 2019
Page,
I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. I know you had a wonderful life together and two beautiful children that will carry on his legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
With sincere affection for you Maxwell and Hannah.
Kathleen Keane
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