Matthew Philip Meade

Matthew Philip Meade obituary, Tucson, AZ

Matthew Philip Meade

Matthew Meade Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 29, 2024.
Matthew "Matt" Philip Meade passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Tucson, AZ after a long battle with COPD. Matthew is survived by his committed partner, Mikey Calcote of 31 years, by his parents, Kay Wetmore and Bill Meade (Karen), and by his siblings, Chris (Mary) Meade, Mike (Tesa) Meade, Andy (Sharon) Meade, Kathleen (Bob) McMurray, and Jenny (Brian) Lansey. He is also survived by 21 nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and great-nephews. He attended Sabino High School and the University of Arizona. Matt was a gifted artist, musician, composer, and writer. He created over 700 pieces, wrote and recorded four original piano albums, and wrote countless short stories. Matt also had a brilliant intellect. Matt's love, creativity, kindness, and generosity will be missed by all who knew him. In place of flowers, please send donations to his loving partner, Mikey Calcote.

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June 3, 2024

Antoine Horness posted to the memorial.

June 1, 2024

Megan Meade posted to the memorial.

May 31, 2024

Donna W Lewis posted to the memorial.

Antoine Horness

June 3, 2024

Matt and I went to Kellond Elementary, Fickett Jr High and Sabino High School together. Matt was in my boy scout troop and was the person who told me about Manning Camp in the Rincon mountains. His description of the area inspired me to go backpacking there. Matt had an incredible talent for math, music and English. He was the only person I know who was contacted by the U of A math department, music department and English departments to major at their colleges. RIP Matt and love to the family.

Megan Meade

June 1, 2024

Uncle Matt: a beautiful person and soul inside and out. I will hold you in my heart forever. You are loved and will be missed. Sending all my love, thoughts and prayers to Mikey.

Donna W Lewis

May 31, 2024

My neighbor and classmate. Many rounds of basketball in the cul de sac. Such a good person RIP.

Alyx D.

May 31, 2024

R.I.P. Matt. Sending big hugs Uncle Micky.

Julie Shelton

May 31, 2024

One of my fondest memories of Townsend Jr High was when Matt played The Entertainer on a piano he had modified to give it an old-timey sound. He nailed it and I always admired him for his talent.

Laurie Humphrey Strauss

May 30, 2024

RIP Matt
Condolences to the Meade family.

Kimberly Keller

May 30, 2024

RIP Matt... My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and my brother Mike. Loved you from the moment I met you. You were soo talented. You will be missed.

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