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New Ipswich, NH - Matthew A. "Matt" Zinicola, a resident of New Ipswich, NH and a well-known business owner in Peterborough, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 8, 2026, one day shy of his 52nd birthday. He was the beloved husband of Sherry A. (Peaslee) Zinicola with whom he shared over 25 years together.
Born in Camp Hill, PA on January 9, 1974, he was a son of Antonio Zinicola and the late Ruth (Long) Zinicola. He received his early education in Enola, PA and was a graduate of East Pennsboro High School. He then attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he received a bachelor's degree in computer science.
Matt worked for many years in the Technology field before changing his career and becoming self-employed. He was the owner and operator of Liberty Laundry and Dry Cleaning in Peterborough for 5 years and was set to open a second location in Milford on January 17th.
Matt was hard working and devoted to his business; he cared about his customers and always looked forward to their conversations. He also had a passion for technology and was an avid Ham radio user as well as a disk jockey.
He will always be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor and knowing the best time to tell a joke.
Surviving him in addition to his loving wife Sherry and father are a brother, Michael Zinicola and his wife Sherry; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Thomas and Beth Peaslee, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jay and Heather Hughes; his niece and nephews, Emily, Christopher, Timothy Zinicola and his favorite ninja Connor Hughes; Sherry's gammy, Beverly Shaw; his dear friends, Lee Lemoine and Peter Murry; and his fur babies, Minor, Lipton and Thomas.
Friends will be received at the Tyngsborough Funeral Home, 4 Cassaway Dr., Tyngsborough, MA on Saturday, January 31, to celebrate Matt's life from 1 to 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation in his memory to Kitty Angels at https://www.kittyangels.org/
For online condolences, please visit www.tyngsboroughfuneralhome.com
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Gail McKinney
January 23, 2026
My name is Gail. I was a devoted Liberty customer. Matt and I could talk for hours. He was so funny, he would have me laughing all the time. He was so much fun to talk to,I will miss him. Matt and his staff treated me so kindly, helping me with my laundry. Liberty Laundry will not be the same without him. God bless Matt, wife Sherry and family.
Justin Streiner
January 22, 2026
I had the pleasure of knowing Matt since we were Computer Science majors at IUP in the 90s. Through shared interests we became friends and we've remained friends ever since. My heart goes out Sherry and their family and friends.
Thank you for all the laughs and good times, Matt! You made us all better people for having known you.
Richard Lamberski, PhD
January 21, 2026
Matt was hired by me to work on a state grant when he was a student at IUP. His creativity in developing an electronic database system and analysis protocol was brilliant. A gentle man with a smirk to make you smile. He kept in touch over the years; we got together only once about 10 years ago. A life cut short way too early. My sympathies to his wife and family. Richard "doc" Lamberski
Ed Janison
January 21, 2026
Rest in peace
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Sloan Seaman
January 21, 2026
Like the comment from Aaron, I knew Matthew from IUP. Was always the nicest guy. We worked together at the IUP radio station and DJ'ed electronic music together for over a year. I last spoke to him about 2 yrs ago to catch up. Still just an amazing guy. I'm so sorry he's left us so early
Aaron Bowman
January 20, 2026
I have such fond memories of Matt. We went to college together at IUP and we lived at Turnbull hall a good chunk of that time. We connected over our love of music, especially Depeche Mode and NIN. I have great memories of hijinks and gut busting laughter that only stupid 20 year old's can have. One semester Matt set up a pirate radio station and he gave me a 2 hour timeslot Friday nights to spin records (CDs) and spout crude humor. Even though it has been many years since I had seen him physically, I will miss him and send love to Matt and his family. Goodbye friend. Dr. Marlon signing off.
Filipe Miranda
January 20, 2026
I was very fortunate to have hired Matt into Skillsoft. He quickly became someone I respected as a professional and enjoyed the company of as a friend. I have very fond memories of the time we worked together.
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