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Matthew Scott Kelemen
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Matthew Kelemen Obituary
Matthew Scott Kelemen, 56, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on 05/20/2025 in Las Vegas, NV.
Matthew was born in Rockaway, New York to Stephen and Lillian Kelemen on 2/19/1969.
He spent his most of his childhood in Florida. He attended Winterpark Highschool and later Graduated from UCF with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. He moved to Las Vegas in 2003 and worked for several publications as a freelance writer. He wrote mostly about music and entertainment. In his spare time he loved to relax playing the guitar.
Matthew is preceded in death by Stephen Kelemen, his father. Matthew is survived by his mother Lillian Kelemen, brothers Stephen and Vincent Kelemen and his sister Monique Zaferatos. He had 3 nieces and 2 nephews.
The family of Matthew wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Las Vegas Metropolitan police department for their handling of the case.
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