MATTHEW JOSEPH FIORITO

FIORITO MATTHEW JOSEPH Entered this part of his life journey on Nov. 12, 1936, and to be congruent with his meticulous and precise editing style, he chose to exit on Nov. 12 as well. Always the newspaper man, always the editor. Matthew goes onto the next phase of his travels with the love and support of his beloved wife, Nancy Fiorito; his children, Jason Fiorito (Cassandra), Dania Fiorito, Ada Khreis (Hassan); his children by choice, Ryan Lawless (Lyndsay and son Britton), Tiffany Street and Lauren Ivory; his brother Tony Fiorito (Pat), sister Mary Kastern (Bill), sister-in-law Sandra Grosso (Carl), cousin Joe Fiorito (Susan); and numerous relatives, friends and adopted family in the bowling and newspaper worlds. Matthew fought what can only be described as an epic and tumultuously miraculous battle with leukemia, and after three weeks in the ICU due to complications, decided he had had enough and was bustin' out of this joint! He will be remembered as Mr. Bowling, the "go-to" guy in the Free Press Sports Department (and a few more choice adjectives that can't be published), an honest confidant, a humble storyteller, a voracious cookbook collector, a charismatic teacher, a master chef, a selfless friend, an inspirational leader, a remarkable father and an extraordinary husband. Matt didn't want any pomp and circumstance surrounding his death and in accordance with his wishes there will be no funeral home visitation or internment ceremony. He will be cremated and his ashes spread in various regions around the globe. Nancy and Dania are opening up the Fiorito home to receive visitors 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, and Wednesday, Nov. 17. They would love to receive you with as many hugs and fond memories of Matthew that you have. Their address is 9216 Highland Drive, Grosse Ile, MI 48138. There also will be a special edition of the Bowlers Digest published that will be a memorial to Matthew. If you have a few or more words that you would like to say, stories to share, memories for laughs or praises to give, please email bowlersdigest@yahoo.com with the subject line: Matthew Fiorito. Memorial donations may be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by visiting www.leukemia-lymphoma.org.