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Matthew "Matt" Errico, 20, (A Pinnacle High Graduate) died October 15, 2007 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Matt was born in 1987, in Portland Oregon to Danny and Corrine Errico. In 1992 the family moved to Kent Washington where Matt attended Meridian Junior High. In 2001 the family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona where Matt attended Pinnacle High School. Matt loved playing Lacrosse with the High School team and excelled at it. Matt was very protective of his sister Amanda and younger brother Jeremy. Matt also enjoyed going to Jeremy's karate classes and called Jeremy his little Karate Kid. Matt had an infectious smile and was very friendly and kind. Matt would often make others laugh. Matthew is survived by his parents, Danny and Corrine Errico, sister Amanda Errico and brother Jeremy Errico, of Scottsdale, Grandfather Rocco Errico, Grandfather Duffy and Grandmother DeeDee Livingston, Grandfather Jon and Grandmother Patricia Ashment, Grandfather Gordon and Grandmother Lucille Miller. Visitation will be 6-8 pm on Friday, October 19th at the Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary, 8555 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 am Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Scottsdale 1st Assembly Dream Center, 28700 N Pima Road Scottsdale, Arizona. Burial is to follow at Paradise Memorial Gardens. Flowers are welcomed or donations can be made to Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition www.azspc.org. The family invites friends and relatives to sign Matt's Book of Condolence at www.azcentral.com

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 19, 2007.

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Nancy Pivik

March 28, 2025

Happy Birthday sweet nephew! Hopefully your Uncle Paul and Grandpa Stone took you fishing. I love you

Corrine

March 28, 2025

Happy 38th birthday, my son I love and miss you so much. Keep watching over all of us. I hope you and your uncle Paul are having a good time today.

Mom

December 24, 2024

Merry Christmas, my sweet boy. It´s been so many years past. I still think of you every day and miss you more than ever. I love you so much. Watch over your brother and sister. Till we meet again my son. I love you.

Corrine Creviston

October 15, 2024

Son, it´s been 17 years, I miss you so much!!! and I know you´re watching over your brother and sister and would be so proud of them. I love you to the moon and back son. See you on the other side one day.
Mom

Corrine Creviston

July 24, 2024

My son, I miss you so much. I wish I could talk with you and have your amazing hug one more time. I hope you and uncle Paul are have good times together. Just know how much I miss you.
All my love son

A

March 28, 2024

I miss you so much. Thinking of you extra today. I love you and I wish you could be here with us. I have so much to share with you. I miss my big brother & I can´t wait to see you again.

Mom

March 28, 2024

Happy birthday my son!!! I miss you every minute of every day. Keep watching over your brother and sister. I hope you and uncle Paul are doing some fun things in heaven. I love you my son until I see you again.

Corrine Creviston

February 25, 2024

I love you son

Corrine Creviston

February 25, 2024

Son,
Today is your sister´s big day!!!! She and Kean are getting married at 4 o´clock this afternoon. I know you´re going to be on her other arm walking her down the aisle with your little brother. Jeremy looks so handsome and your sister absolutely beautiful!!!! I wish you could be with us in person today son but I know you will be with us in spirit. I love you and miss you so much.
Love mom

Corrine

January 24, 2024

Good morning son,
not a day or minute goes by that I don´t think about you. I know you´re in good company in heaven with uncle Paul and grandpa Huggy. I miss your beautiful smile and your hugs. Keep watching over your brother and sister. I love you so much son.

Anon

January 22, 2024

I miss you more than I can even put into words. This time in my life is so hard to enjoy without you here. I just feel so much crippling pain with this giant hole that was created when you left. Is it even possible to get out of such a giant grief filled hole? It feels like it gets deeper each year with more & more loss. I guess we just cope by closing our eyes and pretending that the hole doesn´t exist until those moments where it´s all we can see. So we sit in it, feel it´s sadness and pain, then go back to pretending it´s not there in order to keep going...anyways, I love you and miss you terribly. I wish I could see you again. If only trips from heaven were possible.. even just once a year would be nice. Enough for a hug and to hear your voice. I hate to admit that I´ve forgotten what your voice sounds like. Maybe you could remind me in a dream. I love you always.

Corrine

October 16, 2023

Son, yesterday was a tough day, 16 years since I hugged you. I miss you, so so much, please keep watching over your brother and sister. know how much I love you and how much you´re missed. Love, mom.

Mom

May 8, 2023

Good morning my son,
I have a heavy heart today thinking about you.
There´s not a day that goes by that I don´t think about you. I usually read your letter once a year because it´s so painful and hard to see you express your pain that we couldn´t help you with as hard as we tried. I just miss you so much. I really want you to watch over your brother and sister, you would be so proud of them!!!! And I know you´re going to be on Amanda´s other arm as Jeremy walks her down the aisle in February. !!!I love you so much son and I hope you´re having a good time with uncle Paul and James. until I see you again. Love, mom.

Corrine

March 28, 2023

Happy birthday my sweet boy!!!
I miss you so much, I just close my eyes and think of that beautiful smile you always had and your teasing happy attitude, oh how I miss that. I hope you and uncle Paul and James are all having a big birthday party, I bet grandma Dee Dee´s making your cake!!!
I miss you my boy and I love you. Keep watching over your brother and sister. until I see you again, I love you son...

Corrine

December 25, 2022

Merry Christmas son!!! I miss you so much, I wish you could be here today with Jeremy and Claire, Amanda and Kean!!! We are doing our yearly games to win their Christmas money having a lot of fun spending time together. I hope you and uncle Paul are doing something fun today. Never forgetting the meaning of Christmas the birth of Jesus who died on the cross to take away our sins.
As time goes on I try not to cry because I’m sad you’re gone, I try to smile and be happy and be thankful that I had those wonderful years with you!!!
Love your mom

Corrine

November 27, 2022

Good morning son,
What an amazing day we had yesterday with the kids as we celebrated Thanksgiving because I had to work on Thanksgiving. We did a clue hunt again. It was so awesome Jeremy had his girlfriend Claire and Amanda brought her boyfriend Kean.
We had set this up ahead of time because we knew Kean wanted to propose to your sweet sister❤ It was so beautiful. I know you were there watching over her, she was crying happy tears. Jeremy was mad at me because I didn’t tell him anything ahead of time because he had his head stuck in a bush looking for his clue when Kean started proposing to Amanda. Lol I was told to keep a secret so nobody would suspect anything!!!!
It was a beautiful day!! I just wish that you could’ve been physically present with us all for this special time. I know you were watching over her though son. I love you so much❤

Mom

October 15, 2022

My sweet son,
I can´t believe it´s been 15 years. I miss you so much and think of you daily.. I know you are watching over us and are so proud of Amanda and Jeremy!!! They have become such amazing adults!!!!
I hope you are showing Uncle Paul around and making him feel at home.
Until I see you again!!! I love my son

Corrine, mom

September 8, 2022

My sweet Matthew,
I am so glad you were in Heaven to welcome your Uncle Paul last night. I miss you both so much, no words can convey my sadness. Take care of him my son. I will be with you both one day. Just know how much I love and miss you.

Jeremy

July 21, 2022

Hope you're enjoying heaven up there big bro. I still think about you everyday! I'm trying to live life as best I can for the both of us now. Have a beer for me up there!

Jeremy

October 22, 2015

I hope you're finding peace in Heaven. I still think about you every day. Hope I'm making you proud.

James Brenner

August 5, 2015

Hey bro damn I miss u and not a day goes by that I don't think about u or the times we had together that I will never forget! I wish I could change places with u cuz u didn't deserve to die so young and I wish I could go back in time and change the way things happen. I have so much shame, blame, and survivors guilt for many reasons and to be honest bro I don't want to be here, I haven't wanted to be here for many years and have tried to end it many times but I'm still here for some reason that I don't get or understand or even want too! My prayers go out to your mom, dad, Amanda, Jeremy, and you bro! I love you bro always and forever!!!

April 11, 2013

Matt, I cant wait to see your smiling face when it is my time to come up with you. I will be waiting to hug you and tell you everything I never got to say.
Love you always and forever

James Brenner

April 10, 2013

Thinking about you bro always and forever!

James Brenner

January 22, 2013

Waz up player, damn bruh I miss u and all the good times we had together..I got my own bachelor pad in Scottsdale and wish u were here wit me...I knw ur my guardian angle and I have been going throw some rough times and plz watch over me and advice me in the right direction...luv u always and forever player

tatiana

February 23, 2012

hey my matty-
ive been thinking about you alot lately and would give anything for one more night at valley hope looking at the stars on the volley ball court. or just to be able to see your smile in person one more time. i think of you every time i see a yellow butterfly cuz of that ugly jersey you always always wore. i hope thats you looking down on me cuz id love your advice right about now. i miss you everyday

James Brenner

September 1, 2011

Good morning, the gift of freedom, the gift of life, all possibilitys, the choice of who and what i want to be..So grateful.

James Brenner

September 1, 2011

Waz up bruh, I can still picture us sporting the burberry's, valentino's, and armani shades and chillin on laguna beach..I've been sober for 8 months now, and thinking of u everyday...(No one can walk my path & I can not change my path to suit someone else- I am learning that i can live my life for inner peace and not for outward appearances.) Thats for us bruh. Love always and forever

Matt Pressley

February 4, 2010

Here we go!

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Mom

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Jade

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Letting go of balloons for Matt

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Celebrating Matt's one year.

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Joyce and Grandma

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Jeremy and Grandpa

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Lighting candles

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James Brenner

September 8, 2008

Waz up Matt! Just wanting 2 let u know that your always in my heart, and I love you a lot. I'm spending as much time as possible with your family whenever I get the chance. U r #1 in my heart, and I'm always gonna be there for u. Love you always and forever

YOUR BELLA!!

September 5, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTIE!!!

September 5, 2008

Kristina Lucier

September 5, 2008

I can still see your beautiful smile in my dreams Matt, you will always be with me every step I take down my road. And with you watching over me I know I will make it just fine. I will make sure to stay close with your family, they are like my second family. I LOVE AND MISS YOU EVERY MUCH. My heart goes out to your mother!! Corrine I LOVE YOU!!

James Brenner

June 28, 2008

Matt you were always my best friend and like a true brother to me. I don't understand why you did this, and It's killing me inside everyday thinking that it was my fault, and that I couldn't be there for you when I left for Iraq. I love you bro, and you are always in my heart. I'm going to see your mom this friday on Juy 4. I love you bro, and please take care of me because I'm hurting inside.

Katherine Weidenbach

April 9, 2008

Corrine,

I'm overwhelmed with sadness at the news of Matt's death. He was a kind, beautiful soul with a ready smile. I always enjoyed seeing him and visiting about day-to-day happenings. My heart goes out to you and Matt's younger sister and brother. The loss of his presence in your lives cannot be measured...it's heartwrenching. I was distressed to hear of the physical pain he was enduring and no relief could be found despite your incredible efforts.

You will always carry your beautiful son in your heart. I will never forget him. Love, Katherine

Larry, Jenn, Jessica and Emma O'Toole

March 18, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Ron and Rene Miller

December 4, 2007

Corine, You made the comment that "I tried so hard to save him" I want you to know that you did. The most important thing we are to learn during this short time on this earth is to be able to give and receive unconditional love. You taught him that and he radiated that and shared it with others, the greatest gift of all,So You did save him.He will be with you and your family for eternity.Be happy he is, and keep teaching others that great unconditional love you have.We love you and pray for you. Ron and Rene and Family

Brandon

November 28, 2007

Sir Mathias!,

You were always my best friend and my fondest memories have you in them. No one could ever replace the bond we had. My favorite times will always be playing EverQuest with you. We invented so many tricks together. Of course, you were the more creative one. There was never a better gamer either; you could beat anyone at anything once. Honestly, I found it very frustrating. It was half natural skill and half incomprehensible luck. You were the luckiest person I knew too. I wish I could do nothing but play games with you indefinitely. There is so much I want to tell you. I don't know why I didn't keep in touch, and I'm sorry I didn't support you. I wish I could say this in person. This isn't what good friends do and I'll never forgive myself.

Nancy

November 26, 2007

There is a sadness in my heart that just will not heal. I wish you were here with us and out of pain. Truly you will be missed and thought about each and every day. Every member of your family loved you so much. You will never be forgotten.

jade guillermo

November 25, 2007

matt, oh how much i miss you, You changed my life in so many ways in such the short period of time that we crossed each others path you gave me the strength and the courage to be me and gave me unconditonal love, love that i know in my heart i will carry with me through the eternities your sweet sprit and cool out going attitude is what drew me to want to have a friend like you but what kept me there was your love for me and how much i loved you thank you for teaching me what a true friends love is and for standing by me when know one else would you will be in my heart forever i love you with all of my heart and until we meet agin see you later and p.s, dont forget you owe me one of your biggest hugs ever lol

Mom

November 23, 2007

My little boy, it's been five weeks already and the pain is still as strong today as when I first lost you. I thank god for allowing me to have you if only for twenty short years. I thank you for all the joy and love you brought into your family's life. I miss your beautiful smile and your strong arms wrapped around me always without fail telling me how much you love me. I hope as time goes on I might be able to feel your presence around me. Matt, watch over me and the kids and guide us through this hard time. Until we meet again my little boy, all my love forever, your mama

Kim, Paul and Kashe Miller

November 16, 2007

There is no doubt in my mind that Matt is happy, at peace and dancing with angels! He sure loved his mom more then life itself! Families are FOREVER and Matt will be with you all again one day! Look up and smile, I'm sure that Matt will be smiling back as we all know and loved him for that larger then life grin! We love you so much, Paul, Kim and Kashe Miller

Jessica, Carson, Madison, and Cheyenne Miller

November 15, 2007

Sometimes angels sing to you in the wind... Sometimes they call to you from dreams... Sometimes they walk beside you and whisper in your ear... Wishing you joy, inspiration, and the knowledge that you are truly cared about-today and ever day.
Matt, we will truly miss you here with us on this earth. But through your wonderful example, talents,friendship, great personality, being a part of this family, you have left the greatest priceless gift of all. Your love!! Thank you for sharing that with us! You will live on in the hearts of everyone that loves you. Matt you were an angel here with us, and I know you will continue to be an angel with wings, and watch over us. Love you Matt!!

Marrisa Miller

November 13, 2007

I know we miss Matt a lot. But I think God missed him too and needed him for something special in heaven. I can see him now smiling in heaven being one of Gods Best Angels.

Tuff Miller

November 13, 2007

Errico's,
Please don't be sad for too long. I love you and will miss your boy. He's with God. Love, Tuff Miller

Patricia Iola Ashment

November 13, 2007

My Dear Grandson,Matt
I miss you so much. I loved cooking for you. You made me feel that every dish was prepared just for you.
I miss your hugs with a kiss, and I Love you Grandma. Two words you remembered to tell everyone, was (Thank You)

Grandpa and I will take good care of your Mom.

Until we see you again Matt. May Your Hevenly Father keep you in his arms.
I Love you so much, Grandma

Jon Ashment

November 10, 2007

Matt---
For the short time that I knew you and was able to be around you, I remember just what a neat guy you are. I remember the times when the family played games or just sat around and visited. You always brought smiles and hugs into the life of me and your Grandmother. You now are in a very safe place, and we all will be together again in the hereafter.
Grandpa Jon

amanda errico

November 10, 2007

I miss you big brother. I'm happy you're safe and out of pain now. Please continue keeping us all strong. I love you so much Matt, and I miss your hugs. I would give anything in the world to be able to give you a hug right now, but I couldn't let you go. I can't wait to see you again. I love you. Stay close angel.

-Your little sister

Uncle D & Company

Super D

November 10, 2007

Matt ,

It makes me so sad we didn't keep in touch. I wasn't around when you needed me most. And now I miss you more than you could know.

Amanda, Jeremy, and my beautiful sister, you are always in my thoughts. I love you.

Uncle Keith & Aunt Jan Ward

November 9, 2007

Dear Matthew
We love you very much. You are in a much better place now and not subject to the pain. May you find peace and contentment. All our love. Aunt Jan & Uncle Keith

Beautiful eyes and a gorgeous smile

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Graduation 2005

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Graduation 2005

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Painting Coconuts in Hawaii

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In Hawaii with my cousin Ashley

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Baseball in Kent Washington

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Grandpa and Grandma at my graduation

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Horesback riding with my family in Jackson Wyoming

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Relaxing by the pool

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Having a great time with my brother

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At the rose Parade in Portland, Oregon

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Skiing with friends

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Being in Hawaii makes me smile

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