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The couple moved to Florida in 1973 where Matt started working with Punta Gorda Isles in construction. He then moved to local government where he was Superintendent of the Road and Bridge Department, Director of Purchasing and finished his last 12 years of his career as County Commissioner for Charlotte County. During this time, he attended the University of South Florida and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree, Cum Laude.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, served on the board of several local organizations, was a Big Brother for Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization, volunteered as a mentor in the local schools and is a member of the St. Maximillian Kolbe Church.
Matt enjoyed hiking, camping, reading, traveling, working on his property and as his family would say "moving the yard." Two of his biggest enjoyments in life was being Poppy to his grandson, Wyatt and having a cuppa with his mom, Joanne.
Matt is survived by his wife, daughter Tara, son in law Daniel Prince, and grandson Wyatt of North Port, Florida. His mother, Joanne Becht DeBoer of Arcadia, Florida, his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Roy Vaillancourt of Farmingville, New York and sister-in-law, Sheree DeBoer of St. Petersburg, Florida. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Donald, his brother Jeffrey, and his nephew Zachariah DeBoer.
A memorial service will be held on Jan. 15, 2020, 11 a.m. at St Maximillian Kolbe, 1441 Spear St. Port Charlotte, FL followed by a Celebration of Life at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, 4400 Lister St., Port Charlotte, FL from 1 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Matt's memory to St Maximillian Kolbe Church/St Vincent De Paul org.
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Ronald Giordano
April 30, 2022
Matt was my best friend and my BEST MAN at my wedding back in 1973. Have a lot of good memories, lost track after spending 6 years in the navy. Named my son after Matthew because I though of him often.
Kathi Schery
January 19, 2021
Matt was my cousin...as children, our families spent a lot of time together, and it was always a fun time for us as children in Long Island. As an adult, Matt was a loving, caring person, always ready to help someone else. Although in our adult years, we did not see each other personally, I still thought of him often, and will miss him terribly. I am so very sad about his passing.
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