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Weatherhead Young Funeral Home
885 Mantoloking Road Brick, NJ 08723
Matthew A. Bonavito of Brick, NJ, unexpectedly passed away at Monmouth Medical Center on May 15, 2022. Matt graduated from Brick High School in 1984 and Salem College in 1988. Matt had an adventurous childhood that consisted of playing with his seven siblings and many friends, exploring the Jersey Pine Barons, skating on the frozen lakes, or surfing at Brick Beach. Always mechanically inclined, Matt enjoyed tinkering. He could take anything apart and quickly put it back together. He was able to apply his mechanical skills at the Molly Pitcher Inn and Oyster Point Hotel, where he worked as a technician maintaining the company’s buildings and equipment. Matt wrestled and played football at Brick High School. He is one of the few Brick football players to wear three state championship rings. Often, he would tease his three brothers and nephews with his multiple rings. Rarely seen without a smile, people were naturally drawn to him. He enjoyed time with his friends and family, surfing, exercising, fishing, or skateboarding.
Wherever Matt went, he would spread love and kindness, like the time he met an eight-year-old boy named Jamie. Matt took Jamie under his wing, became a father figure, and helped change his life trajectory.
He is preceded in death by his father, Andrew Bonavito.
He is survived by his mother, Jane Bonavito of Brick, NJ, his brother Robert and his wife Colleen of Tewksbury, NJ, sisters Karen Gromlich and her husband Lawrence of St. Augustine, FL, Lynn Barza of Pacific Palisades, CA, Ida Bonavito-Baduini and her husband Peter Fritz of Sewell, NJ, and Annette Montero and her husband Kali of Boca Raton, FL, brothers James Bonavito of Beaufort, NC and Brick Bonavito of Brick, NJ. Matt is also survived by his nephews Shane Baduini, Nicholas, and Christopher Bonavito and his nieces Alyssa Bonavito and Kiana Montero.
A wake for Matt will be held on May 19, 2022, from 4 pm to 8 pm at Weatherhead Young Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking Road Brick, NJ 08723. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, 11 am at Church of the Visitation, Brick, cremation will be private.
13 Entries
sam morris
May 22, 2022
Prayers to the family. Rest in peace.
Sue Norman
May 20, 2022
Jane. I was sorry to hear about the passing of your son. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
PATRICK FARRELL
May 19, 2022
To the Family of Matt. We wish you our prayers to all.
Matt graduated with my little brother Gerard.
He left us to soon also.
I graduated with Bobby.
There are no words at a time like this to express what you are going through.
Please keep Faith.
Im sure my brother greeted him with open arms as he reached heaven.
Amen,
Don Reid
May 19, 2022
Mrs Jane Bonavito, brother Robert and family, I wish to extend my sincere condolences on the passing of Matt. He will now join his Dad to continue watching over all of his family and friends. Forever a Green Dragon!
Debbie Terlizzi-Noce
May 18, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My condolences to the Bonavito Family.
Hickory Global Partners Staff members
May 18, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dan and Maryanne Woliner
May 18, 2022
Such sad news ,always smiling . He will be missed . Thoughts and prayers to his family .
Michelle Hynes
May 18, 2022
We are sadden to hear of the loss of Matt. He was a great guy and his smile lite up Brick Beach. He will be missed. . The Popp Family.
Diane Caprio
May 17, 2022
My heart goes out to his family. He had such a good soul and would do anything for anyone. My sincerest condolences to all. Taken way to soon. RIP Matt. Heaven just gained another angel
Michael Amogretti
May 17, 2022
Condolences to the bonavito family!!!
. “The Amogretti’s
Tony Shupin
May 17, 2022
God rest ye Matt! A great family and a wonderful legacy. Our thoughts and hearts are with you and all you love.
May 17, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Too young
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885 Mantoloking Road, Brick, NJ 08723
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