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Patrolman Matthew J. Waldron

Patrolman Matthew J. Waldron obituary, Mechanicville, NY

Matthew Waldron Obituary

Patrolman Matthew J. Waldron, 25, lifelong resident of Mechanicville, died suddenly on February 15, 2022 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident early that morning. Born in Saratoga Springs on April 11, 1996, son of the Honorable Joseph D. and Samantha Brooks Waldron of Stillwater and brother of Carrie Anne Waldron.

Matt was a 2014 graduate of Mechanicville High School and attended HVCC for a short time. He then decided to follow in his father Joe's footsteps, who was a former longtime Chief and police officer in Mechanicville. He started as a dispatcher for the Saratoga County Sheriff's Department in 2016 and then started his officer career, fittingly in Mechanicville, in 2017. He graduated from the Zone 14 Law Enforcement Academy in 2018. He was most recently working for the Hoosick Falls Police Department for the past 3 years. A genuinely caring person who always put others ahead of himself, Matt enjoyed spending time with friends. He enjoyed partying with them or time spent with them on the golf course. He also loved his Bernese Mountain Dog, Leo, whom he spent much of his time with.

Survivors in addition to his parents Joe and Samantha, include his sister Carrie Anne Waldron, great aunts and uncles Terry(Kay) Waldron, Elzora Conway, Earl(Heidi), Carole, and Jean Waldron, many loving cousins and friends. Also his god parents Linda and Vince Lavazzo and Sean Fenelon.

Calling hours will be held at St. Luke's on the Hill Church, 40 McBride Rd, Mechanicville, NY on Friday, Feb 18th from 3 to 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday at the Church starting at 10AM, with burial to follow in Hudson View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Matt's family has asked that memorial donations be made to Matthew J. Waldron Scholarship, C/O DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118 for a future scholarship to support graduates headed into the Criminal Justice field.

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions to the church and to leave condolences.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Feb. 18, 2022.

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Mary Perkins

February 11, 2023

Joe, Samantha & Carrie Ann, it´s hard to believe a year has passed! I pray for you all every day. I love you All & Hugs to you!

Tomi Tripp

February 19, 2022

Sincere condolences to Joseph Waldron and family.. RIP Matthew

Beate Curran

February 19, 2022

I am so very sorry for the loss of your son & brother. As a parent of boys myself I can only imagine how incredibly devastating such a loss must be!

Jake Watrobski

February 19, 2022

Precious loving God, please be with the Waldron family during their time of deep sorrow and painful days ahead. There are no words or explaining when we lose a young heart of gold in a close community. Please bless those who prepare and carry out Matthew's services, and especially the healing hands of friends and loved ones who will help the Waldron Family carry on in the difficult days ahead. Jesus conquered death so Matthew may live in eternal life in God's love. I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers this morning. May God Bless You & Keep You.

A Mom

February 19, 2022

To Matthew´s Family,
There are no words to ease your heartache when you lose a child so unexpectedly. May it comfort you in some small way to know you are in the thoughts and prayers of others.

Michael P Salisbury

February 18, 2022

rip matt. my condolences to the waldron extended family.

Tony Toscino

February 18, 2022

To the family of Matthew Waldron, my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal, His Journey's Just Begun
Don't think of him as gone away
His journey's just begun.
Life holds so many facets, --
This earth is only one

Just think of him as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing
That we would know today
How nothing but our sadness,
Can really pass away.

And think of him as living
In the hearts of those he touched,
For nothing loved is ever lost
And he was loved so much. May Matthew R.I.P.

Terry and Caroly

February 18, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nancy J Michela

February 17, 2022

My sympathy at the loss of your son.

Jane Roodenburg

February 17, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.

Nicole Wise

February 17, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tim Stephenson-Russell Sage College

February 17, 2022

Joe, please accept my sincerest condolences for you and your family's loss. Tim

Tony Toscino

February 17, 2022

My Deepest & Most Sincere Sympathy go out to the family of Matthew Waldron, the Honorable Joseph D. and Samantha Brooks Waldron of Stillwater; and brother of Carrie Anne Waldron.
As a father of 4 grown sons, I cannot even think what you are going through. My heart aches in the loss of your son, Matthew.
Though sympathy alone can't alter facts, it can help to make them more bearable. We understand death only after it has placed its hands on someone we love. Some say Tears are the silent language of grief. I'm sure "Matthew" would want all of his family to think of all the wonderful times that were spent together, knowing he is in a better place now. He will continue to watch over all of you and you will feel his presence through the coming years.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put His arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me."

With tearful eyes we watched you as you slowly slipped away, And though we loved you dearly we couldn't make you stay.

Your golden heart stopped beating, your tired hands put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. May Matthew R.I.P.
Father-Grandfather from Cohoes

Peter L. Hughes III

February 17, 2022

Prayers to the family.

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A mom and grandma

February 17, 2022

My sincere condolences to the family on such a heartbreaking tragedy. God bless you Matthew, and His angels carry you to eternal peace.

Bob Wessels

February 17, 2022

Matt,
Work will not be the same from this point forward. I truly enjoyed coming to work knowing you and I were "partnered" up. No matter what, you always had a smile and never missed an opportunity to make me laugh. You can now rest and be at peace. Please watch over us and I will see you when it's my time!

Bob Wessels #016
HFPD

Ryan Ashe HFPD #26

February 17, 2022

Matt was a wonderful kid. He would give you the shirt off his back. His charismatic smile would enlighten a room. It feels like just yesterday we were playing and having a few beers. The memory´s I have with Matt will last forever.

We will take the watch.

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Tony Toscino

February 17, 2022

My most sincere condolences go out to the family of Matthew Waldron, the Honorable Joseph D. and Samantha Brooks Waldron of Stillwater; and brother of Carrie Anne Waldron. Saw the evening news, so very young, gone too soon. My heart goes out to your family.
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of thy servant Matthew Waldron and grant him an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of thy saints; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

SAFELY HOME

I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh, but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remains,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come !

Mary Waldron Perkins

February 17, 2022

Joe, Samantha & Carrie Ann, My thoughts & prayers are with you All. You have many Memories to Cherish. May Matthew R.I.P., Love to you All

Cory Wagner Shield #029 HFPD

February 17, 2022

Matt buddy!! My co worker and most importantly my friend. You will be missed but never forgotten. We know you´re keeping watch on all of us to make sure we come home safe. Love you man rest easy.

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Calling hours

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. Luke's on the Hill Church

40 McBride Rd, Mechanicville, NY

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Luke's on the Hill Church

40 McBride Rd, Mechanicville, NY

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39 South Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118

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