Matthew R. MATERN

Matt was a good pal of mine back in our Punk Rocker days running around Clifton. Matt was a great guy. Im sorry to hes been taken so soon.
-Jamie Rickenbaugh

Matt, Amanda, Barron & David...beloved summer cohorts at Clifton Meadows :) I don't think we realized at the time what a truly magical childhood we were being treated to. I'm so glad that Matt was a part of that and am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know the love of the Smart family is with you. -Erika, Jesse, Adam, Bill & Kathy

Dear Liz and Walter, My thoughts are with you. I was in New York when Holbrook found out.
Ora Forusz

Matt and I were members of a little crew of Clifton kids who spent summers at Clifton Meadows. I even got to see him in the winters because of Y swimming growing up. As a small child, I knew he was hilarious, up for anything, and always with a smile on his face. As an older child, I remember realizing that he was still always up for anything, but also brilliant, as sweet as can be, and full of a generous heart. Matt was a truly special soul. I am sorry I missed my chances to see him in recent years. My thoughts go out to your whole family Liz, Walter, Amanda, Barron, David, et. al.

Dear Liz and Walter, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Elizabeth and Don Mitts

Walter and Liz. I was deeply saddened with the loss of your beloved Matt! I send love and blessings to all of your family. May God give you comfort and strength. Judy, Bruce, Michelle and Nicole.

Walt, Ginny, and Liz, Our hearts go out to you and we pray that God will heal you from your loss of Matthew, Love, Mark and Sarita Naegel

Dear Matern family,
I knew Matt briefly through Clifton's wonderful swim club and Coho team. I want to express my sympathy, on behalf of myself and my family, for your devastating loss of your son and brother. He will be remembered. I will try to send you some photographs of the many good times we shared with him, and your family, at the pool during those magical summers. Barb (Florez) McManus, Jack, Robert, and Grace Florez, Joe, Anne, Tom and Mary McManus

Dear Liz.
We share your sorrow in the loss of Matt! Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
Bob and Judy Jamieson

Walter and Liz, My thoughts and Prayers are with you. Please know, he will always be in my memory. Marc Goebel

Dear Dr and Mrs Matern and family, please accept our deepest condolences upon the loss of dear Matt. You are in our hearts and prayers during this delicate time of your grief and loss. Barry and Mary Tarbell-Green/San Diego,CA -and- Rich Trapp/Venice Beach,CA.

Dr. Matern and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies and may God comfort you at this time of loss.
Dave and Wanda Allen

Dr Matern, the Baker family is so sorry to hear about your loss. God Bless you and your family. - Franny B

Walter, my deep condolences. I will be unable to attend the wake, but will be there in spirit with a hug. Mike Boylan

Walter, my deep condolences. I will be unable to attend the wake, but will be there in spirit with a hug.

I wish you and your family love and blessings.

Chris Gardiner

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.