Matt F. Kingston

Matt F. Kingston

Matt Kingston Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 18, 2023.
Matt Kingston, aged 65, passed away in June 2023, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He was born in Buffalo, New York, on January 20, 1958, to Paul and E. Collette Kingston. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Matt is survived by his three brothers, Paul, Ken, and John; sister-in-law, Sue; nephew, Nick; and niece, Kayla. He and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Matt enjoyed spending his free time indulging in his hobbies. He was an avid iRacer and often spent hours perfecting his virtual driving skills. He also had a passion for music and could often be found listening to his favorite band, RUSH. He was a Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan. During the 2015 MLB season, Matt correctly predicted the outcome of the 2016 World Series between the Indians and the Chicago Cubs. Above all, he cherished spending time with his dog, Tull.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Matt's memory to https://give.velosano.org/Kicking-Cancers-Butt. Matt would be honored to know that his memory will help others in their fight against this disease.

A private family memorial was held to celebrate Matt's life. His family would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this difficult time. Matt will always be remembered for his drive, passion for working with his hands, and unwavering love for his family and friends.

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