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Matthew Sean Harfield
1984 - 2014
Matthew Sean Harfield
1984 - 2014
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Matthew Harfield Obituary
April 12, 1984 – Dec. 22, 2014
Matthew Sean Harfield, 30, of Brooklyn, New York, (formerly of Hoover, Alabama) passed away December 22, 2014. He was born in Panama City, Florida on April 12, 1984.
Matthew graduated from Hoover High School and earned his college degree from Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, in Film and Television. He graduated in 2006 with honors.
Matthew was a kind, gentle, and free-spirited soul. He chased his dreams and lived his life to the fullest everyday. He packed so very much in his short thirty years. He was a friend to many and was always there for them when they needed him. His family and friends loved him dearly.
Matthew was born with aortic stenosis, which was monitored throughout his life. It was his heart that gave out on him at such a young age.
He is survived by his mother Kelli Montali (Mike) and father Michael Harfield (Sarah), brothers John Harfield and Ryan Harfield (Genevieve), grandmother Frances Burgess, step-sister Weldon Birdwell (Brad), aunts Julie Gunn and Cristina Kochevar, and step-nephew Cooper Birdwell. His late grandparents were James Ralph Burgess and Margaret Gunn.
Visitation and viewing will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama.
A celebration of Matthew's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Rojo, 2921 Highland Ave S. in Birmingham, Alabama.
Gifts may be made in memory of Matthew to Children's Hospital of Alabama through the following website: http://foundation.childrensal.org/
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January 2, 2015
Dear Kelly. Frances and family, We are so sorry about Matthew. We love each of you and cannot imagine what you are going through. You have been in our prayers and we will continue praying for your whole family.
Love, Lyn and Larry Smith
Jimmie Sue Harrison
December 30, 2014
Kelli, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I know there are no words anyone can say right now to take away the heartache and pain you feel right now, but I pray you and your family have some peace and comfort in knowing that Matthew is now being comforted in the arms of our Lord.
As I was looking through the photos, I could see how much Matthew loved you and all his family and friends and it was obvious how much he loved life. I know you will forever cherish all the wonderful moments and years you had with your precious son. God bless you and your family; keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Terri Evans
December 29, 2014
Kelli, my heart breaks for you and I am so am so sorry for your sudden loss of Matt. My thoughts are with your family during this trying moment. God bless you all.
Peggy Namie
December 28, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about the death of Matt! The family is in our thoughts and prayers! The Namie Family
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Stephanie Ireland
December 28, 2014
I'm praying for you and your family, Matthew. I enjoyed our time we shared together at SCAD. You were hilarious!
Beth Bell
December 28, 2014
Kelli--words cannot express the feelings I had when I read this on facebook. I love you so much!!!
Cheri Waldrop
December 28, 2014
Kelli,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and Mike are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ashleigh Windsor Lee and Family
December 27, 2014
Kelli,Mike,Frances and Family,
Please know we are all holding you close in our thoughts and prayers. I hope your cherished memories of Matthew bring you comfort and smiles. Love to you all.
Cathy Harris
December 27, 2014
Kelli, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family during this time of grief.
Sharon Weyland
December 27, 2014
Kelli, Frances, and Family,
We are so very sorry about your loss. We will be praying for you. May God comfort you.
Love,
Ross and Sharon Windsor Weyland
Imogene Windsor
Ginger Hughes
December 27, 2014
Michael and Kelli Sarah and Mike, and to all the family, there are no words for me to say to lift your grief and sorrow ...know that I remember Mathew as a child as I do all your boys. Mathew will always be in your hearts. So happy he lived his life following his dreams and remaining that free spirit. Love to you all.
December 27, 2014
Michael and Kelli Sarah and Mike, and to all the family, there are no words for me to say to lift your grief and sorrow ...know that I remember Mathew as a child as I do all your boys. Mathew will always be in your hearts. So happy he lived his life following his dreams and remaining that free spirit. Love to you all.
Sandra Key Carr
December 27, 2014
Kelli and Family - Ralph and I are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and our prayers are definitely with you during this time of so much sorrow.
Kelli Montali
December 27, 2014
I will always love you my precious son. Mom
Tammy Niles
December 27, 2014
Kelli & Family - Zach & I are so very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts & prayers during this most difficult time.
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