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Matt Stahlin
1972 - 2011
Matt Stahlin
1972 - 2011
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BORN
1972
DIED
2011
Matt Stahlin Obituary
He was a firefighter and a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church.
Wife's statement- "Matthew, thank you for the wonderful and sometimes crazy 24 years. You have given me the best part of you in our precious children. You are and will always be my best friend and soul mate. Thank you for always making my heart smile."
Matt is surived by his wife of 10 years: Heather Stahlin; children: nine year old, Wyatt Stahlin and four year old, Piper Stahlin; parents: Ken and Linda Stahlin; sister and brother-in-law: Tracee and John Garbutt; niece and nephews: Taylor, Tanner and Johnny Garbutt; one great nephew: Jacob Garbutt; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Cathie and Ray Sobieski; sisters-in-law: Stacey and Angie Sobieski; niece: Nina Sobieski; grandparents: Meemaw Stahlin and Joan Jaber; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Friday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, June 25, at Notre Dame Catholic Church with Father Jim Harvey officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at 9:00 am Saturday at the funeral home to go in procession to the church. Full fire department honors will be conducted by the Greeneville Fire Department.
A private interment will be held at a later date.
His pallbearers are John McNamara, Kirk Kennedy, Capt. Steve Louderback, Larry Waddell, Jason Bowman, and Chris Bowers.
Members of Greeneville Fire Department will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Scholarship Fund for Matt and Heather's Children at any Green Bank location.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Henry Orth
August 14, 2011
Blessings to all the family. Some of us here in Miami just found out. We are sorry for the loss. I knew Matt for a short time but an academy creates a bond and although he left Miami Dade Fire Rescue, we were proud to have Matt graduate with us - he was was a awesome man.
Horace Marlowe
July 3, 2011
Kenny, Linda, Tracee
Heather, Wyatt, and Piper
I don’t know where to begin; Matt was like a brother to me. Ever sense I’ve gotten back from Tennessee. I’ve been playing old memories in my head, thinking back to all the awesome times we had. However I keep thinking of one of the first times I started hanging out with Matt we were in Middle School. He saked me what my name meant? I said I don’t really know I think it’s like a poet or something. Then he told me Matthew meant “Good gift or gift of God.” That one statement…so innocent… yet, so true. Matt was a great gift to me for sure. With Matt I learned who I was, and that life is an adventure. Live life to its fullest and make it count. And, anything with wheels must be jumped. We may have gotten in some trouble along the way. But, it was always in good fun. We shared outlooks and some mannerisms Matt was a die for friend. I would have done anything or faced any situation with him. That was just Matt though, he brought that out in people. At his wake I noticed Matt rarely made friends, he made family. Everyone I saw lost a brother. With my thoughts of all our great adventures, fresh in my head. I have to say miss you my brother. My heart goes out to Heather, Wyatt, and Piper... If you ever need anything let me know. Ken, Linda, and Tracee. Same goes for you too. Before I go one last jump. Bbrrrrrrrrrrrt mmm bbbbburrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr mmmmmm BBBBUURRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrtt mm Bbrrreeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrtt (hand slap) brrrrrrrrrmmuuuummmnnnn
Jennifer (Sandler) Rice
July 1, 2011
Dearest Heather, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. My prayers and blessings are with you and yours.
Wendy Ruvolo
June 29, 2011
Kenny, Linda, Heather, Wyatt, & Piper,
May God hold you and help you through this time of great loss. Matt was a good friend and the best family man. I know that God is taking good care of him. Love to you all.
Love,
Wendy Ruvolo
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June 28, 2011
Im heartbroken for the loss of Matts entire family. Heather, Wyatt and Piper, my heart BREAKS for you all. I have never seen a father love their family so much. It was always so inspiring to me to see your family unit. Matt is a good soul. Im so very sorry for your loss. I feel blessed to have met you all and have been praying for all of you and the kids during this time. During the time of hanging out the Jaime while living across the street, we had many great times. I will cherish those forever. God bless you all. His parents, family and Heather, Wyatt and Piper. You are all special and he is still with you. Love Heather (Jaimes Friend)
Laurie Defeo-Strom
June 27, 2011
Linda,Kenny and Heather,
I pray that God helps you find peace and strength during this sad time. Matt had the best family any man could ask for. Your love made his life complete and allowed him to give back ten fold. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
laurie strom
June 27, 2011
Heather,
My heart is so sad for your loss. The greatest gift that you have is your memories and the love of the family that Matt leaves behind. Find strength from each other and God bless.
Gordon Black
June 27, 2011
Heather,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless you
Gordon Black & Family
Chad Parkison
June 27, 2011
Please accept my deepest condolences. I am praying for strength and comfort for you at this time.
Melissa Starnes
June 27, 2011
Praying that you feel the comfort of God's love during this extremely tragic time. Matt was a very talnted and remarkable man. He left a legacy that we can all admire.
Jeanne Slavick Boughner
June 27, 2011
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for comfort and strength during this time.
Jamie Bartlett
June 25, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Christopher and Cameron Breeden
Jamie and Brian Bartlett
Barbara Taylor
June 24, 2011
We pray that God carries you all through this difficult time. Matt was and still is such a shining star and tremendous presence. His love and memories will always be with you. May God bless you and keep you. We love you. The Taylors
Mary Ann & Todd Abrams
June 24, 2011
Ken, Linda, Heather, Wyatt and Piper
Remember that your loss is shared by many friends who care and that you're in our thoughts, our hearts, and in our every prayer.
Julie Ferrara
June 24, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you and your whole family.
Maria Edworthy
June 23, 2011
This flame is like a star.It will always burn bright and will never blow out. God please watch over the Stahlin Family.
Maria & Adam Edworthy
June 23, 2011
Heather our heart pours out to you for your loss. Matt will truely be missed. To my Godson Wyatt and Piper, your daddy is a true hero. We are thinking of you. Many prayers to you and family. We love you and will miss you.
Theresa & Tyler Falci
June 23, 2011
To Our Uncle Matt,
We will miss you very much. Heaven has gotten one more Angel to watch over us.
We Love you.
Shaun Santoro
June 23, 2011
Heather, I am heartbroken for you and your kids. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
Meredith Cetta
June 23, 2011
Stahlin family,
You have our deepest condolences at this time. Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Stahlin family. May memories of happier times help you find the strength during this most difficult time.
God Bless You,
Meredith Cetta Artner and family
Cazzie Young
June 23, 2011
Heather, Wyatt, & Piper,
our love, thoughts, and prayers go out to you all. We heard the news of Matt's passing and our hearts broke wide open. We love you all, and cannot express our deep sadness for your loss. We pray God watches over, comforts, and blesses the Stahlin family.
Warmest regards,
Cazzie, Bruce, & Skylar
Darlene Tencza
June 23, 2011
Heather and loved ones,
Words will never express my deepest prayers and thoughts to you. Matt knew how to light up a room, and that crazy smile was contageous. Praying for peace and love to you always. Pease know that many hearts and hugs have been surrounding you all from all his friends. Matt will dearly missed.
- Darlene Tencza (Creek c/o '90)
June 23, 2011
Heather, it feels like such an understatement to say I'm so sorry for your loss but please know that I am thinking about you all. I feel very blessed to have know both you and Matt in high school and have watched you from afar grow your family. Please know that I will be praying for you and the kids as well as the rest of your/his family. Beacause of you, Wyatt and Piper will grow up knowing what a true hero their daddy was...not just to you and them but to the countless others he helped during his life.
With the truest sympathy,
Jennifer Jenkins Donahue
Candy Colp
June 22, 2011
We are so very sorry for this tragic loss...We are heartbroken for Heather, Wyatt, Piper, the rest of Matt's family, and our dear friend, Jaime. Thinking of you & hoping we can help in any way...love, Candy & Philip Colp
June 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Matt's entire family, especially Heather, Wyatt, and Piper. I am so sorry for your loss.
Krissy Horn (Boyett)
Karla Langenwalter
June 22, 2011
Dear,Ken,Linda,Heather,Wyatt,and lil' Piper:
Just wanted to tell ALL of you how much we love all of you. Sorry we aren't there right now, but know I can't get u off my mind, and have said alot of prayers for you. Know in your hearts we are there with you, and hope to see you soon.
May you find strength in all of the great memories.
LOVE, Karla & Jerry
Beth Gaby
June 22, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Matt was a wonderful person and we always enjoyed talking with him when he would bring Piper to school each day. There really are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. I am thankful that we got to have Piper this past year and became close with your family. If you need anything please let me know.
Love,
Ms. Beth Gaby
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