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Matthew Veltz Obituary

Matthew James Veltz Matthew James Veltz, 40, of Bradenton, Florida, passed May 10, 2018. He was born in Rochester, New York, on April 8, 1978. He graduated Manatee High School in 1996, where he played football all four years for the Hurricanes. He graduated State College of Florida May 2004 and University of South Florida/Sarasota-Manatee 2015. Matthew is survived by his son, Raylen; his parents, Howard and Patricia; his sister, Erica (Mark) Roberts; his nephews, Kaden and Deklan; his godparents, Donna and John Lodge and James and Jacqulin Kimball; his aunt, Kathy Zema; his uncle, Daniel Cooper, and many cousins. Matthew loved sports and music, and was also a gifted writer. Memorial Services will be 11AM Friday, May 18, 2018 at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel. Donations may be made to Fairytailendings.org in Matthew's memory. Condolences to www.br ownandsonsfuneral.com

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Published by Bradenton Herald from May 16 to May 20, 2018.

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Phil Kauffman

May 22, 2018

Howie, Patty, Erica and family,

So sorry to hear about what happened. Several of the Hilton alum came together to reminisce a bit and I had so many memories come back to me over the weekend of all the good times we had growing up. Thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Nanette and Dickie Beazley

May 21, 2018

Howie, Pat, Erika and family,

We are so sorry to read about Matt's passing. We hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. I worked with Howie in Internal Audit when Matt played football at MHS. What a proud dad!

Stephen Peebles

May 19, 2018

My prayers are with the family.
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Vanessa Ross

May 18, 2018

Matt you had a kind heart and your smile lit up a room. I remember all our shenanigans in typing class our senior year and your love of music was evident. It was a blast!

My thoughts and prayers are with Raylen and your whole family.

Cindy Levelle

May 18, 2018

Dear Pat, Howie and Erica,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Prayers for Peace for each of you.

May 17, 2018

You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Phyllis and Jason Morales

Manatee High Alumni Association

May 17, 2018

Our sincere condolences to family and friends of our Alumnus

Manatee High Alumni Association
Bradenton, Florida

Tammie Isgood

May 17, 2018

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and yours during this difficult time.

Deborah Fraley

May 16, 2018

we Are sincerely so sorry for your loss, may God bless you all in this trying time

Thomas & Libby Widgeon

May 16, 2018

Sorry For Your Loss!
Jesus Loves Me!

Maryann Spicer

May 16, 2018

My heartfelt sympathy to your entire family

Thomas & Libby Widgeon

May 15, 2018

Sorry For Your Loss!
Jesus Loves Me!

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Funeral services provided by:

Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory (43rd St. Chapel) - Bradenton

604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209

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