Sgt. Matthew J. Richardson
Sgt. Matthew J. Richardson
Obituary
Guest Book
Sgt. Matthew Richardson Obituary
Born Oct. 30, 1968 in Meriden, he was the son of Fred and Elizabeth (Aguiar) Richardson of Meriden. Matt was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving with the 344th Military Police Co. during Desert Storm. He was a Sergeant with the State of Connecticut, Division of State Police, Troop A, Southbury. Matt had a great sense of humor and many accomplishments during his life of which his family was very proud of. He loved to golf and ride his Harley.
Besides his parents, he leaves the greatest joys of his life his children, Kailey and Joshua, both of Southington; the mother of his children, Valerie Ferreira Richardson; three brothers, Fred Richardson Jr., of Waterbury, Mark Richardson of Kansas and David Richardson and his wife, Denise and their daughter, Ashley of Meriden; his mother-in-law, Loretta Ferreira of Wallingford; three brothers-in-law, Joseph Ferreira and his wife, Karen, Scott Ferreira and his wife, Ann Marie and Alfred Ferreira and his wife, Amber, all of Meriden, four sisters-in-law, Linda Voisine and her husband, Roger of Florida, Donna Magill and her husband, Mike of Rhode Island, Pamela Dunn and her husband, Joseph of Florida and Christine Hurst of Meriden; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, who adored Matt. He also leaves his extended family, his brothers and sisters of the Connecticut State Police; and his faithful companion, "Harley."
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. at Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St., Plantsville. Burial with military honors will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Meriden. Calling hours will be Friday (TODAY) from 5 to 8 p.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Matthew Richardson Children's Fund, c/o Apple Valley Bank and Trust Co., 158 North Main St., Southington, CT 06489. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com
View All Photos
Add Photos to Memorial
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
John Kimball
August 30, 2020
Matt - You are far from forgotten. The time and attention you paid to me earlier in my career continue to help me. We speak of you often and many people have stories of the kindness you showed them. You exemplified the best of the Connecticut State Police, and the best of humanity. I love and miss you, Matt. May you continue to Rest In Peace. And I want your family to know that you live on in our memories and you continue to show us the way. We are forever grateful to you, Matt.
Lucille Uhlan
October 3, 2008
Dear Val & family, We were so sorry to hear of your recent loss. Our hearts go out to all of you and we hope that everyone will be okay in time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Bill, Lucille, Kristen and Lauren Uhlan
LINDA VOISINE
September 14, 2008
Kailey and Joshua, We are so sorry for your loss. You know Daddy will love you both forever.He will always be watching over you both.We all will miss Daddy alot. He will Forever be in our hearts. May God Bless . Love Always and Forever ,Auntie Linda and Poppie and memere xoxoxoxox
David Shrake
September 12, 2008
Matt, Your were a good neighbor and friend. We want to thank you for being there every school day last year for our son Zachary. We could always count on you. We will remember you and you are missed by our family. Our hearts go out to Kailey and Joshua and to your family and many friends. David, Janet and Zachary Shrake
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Auntie "P"am, Uncle Joe & Melissa Dunn
September 11, 2008
Kailey & Joshua,
We are deeply saddened by your dad leaving this earth. We know he is now in heaven with Jesus, Papa and Auntie Margie and they all are watching over us. Your dad will always have a special place in our hearts. We love him and miss him very much. We were very blessed to have had him in our lives and we will always cherish the memories of all the good times we had spent together. We are here for you always and forever. Love,
St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church
September 10, 2008
Jen & Jim Magill's parish in Rhode Island will be praying for Officer Richardson. The family has our sympathy.
Norma Barillaro
September 9, 2008
Kailey, Josh, Betty, Fred, David and Denise, Mark and Fred Jr., words cannot express how much saddened we are. We are thinking of you, and keeping you all in our prayers. Matthew was a wonderful person who loved you all. Norma
Carol Schillo
September 9, 2008
I am sending prayers & peace for Matt & his childeren. We once worked with Matt back in the day at the Post Office & are so sorry for this loss, he is missed. I was asked to write on behalf of his Postal Family from Brewery St in New Haven CT. Rest in Peace Sgt. Sir.
Claire Pennington
September 8, 2008
Matt,
You were my "Y" buddy. Over the last four years since I lost my husband, Sgt. Jerry Pennington, we did a lot of talking. You were the most kind, caring & considerate friend. You also had a great sense of humor & beautiful smile.
I deeply miss you already.
Love,
Claire Pennington
Caroline, Joseph, & Anthony Aguiar
September 6, 2008
Cousin Matt, we will love and miss you. We will pray that you can now rest in peace. May God Bless Kailey and Joshua, and our love and deepest sympathy to Val, Auntie Betty and Uncle Fred, our cousins Fred, Mark, David, Denise and Ashley, and to all of Matt's extended family, and his fellow brothers and sisters of the CT State Police Department. We all share in this terrible loss. Matt, you will never be forgotten.
Mary Disharoon-House
September 6, 2008
God Bless you Matt!! In school you always had a smile and kind words to brighten mine and everyones day that you came in contact with.
When I moved to southington and we ran into eachother again , and we met eachothers family, again I saw that great smile and heard your kind words. I pray for your family, and that they can find strength in God. I know that someday we will all see that smile and hear those kind words again. Rest in peace Matt!
Kathy (Green) MacMahon
September 6, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to Matt's family. Matt, you will be forever in the hearts of everyone who knew you. I don't know how I would have graduated high school without you. Say hi to Mike for us. I'll end the way I always ended my letters. Take care of yourself and be safe. Your friend, Kathy (Class of 1987)
Tim Cotrona
September 6, 2008
josh and Hailee,
your dad was my cousin but he was more like a brother,Matt and i go way back. i would of done anything for him,and he had so much pride, he was the person that always made you feel better daring times like this,i thought he would always be here, i guess we took him for granted. i know that you Hailee and josh were his whole world, he loved you unconditionally and forever. god bless both of you i hope to watch you grow from a distance because were family too, peace
Carlos and Kelly Santos
September 6, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Matt was a caring and down to earth guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer Santiago
September 6, 2008
I am fortunate enough to say that I got to know Matt and he was one of the nicest people I've ever met. My thoughts & prayers are w. Josh,Kailey, Val and all of the family and friends that are grieving in this difficult time. He will be greatly missed by all.May he rest in peace and shine upon all those he touched. With Love Always
John Kimball
September 6, 2008
Kailey and Joshua,
I worked with you Dad. He was a great man who helped many people. He was very giving and caring. And whenever we spoke, he talked about his children. He loved you very much. We will miss him, too. You have my greatest sympathy.
Christopher Whiting
September 6, 2008
My deepest and sincerest condolences go out to both Matt's family, friends and the Connecticut State Police Department. I had known Matt for 25 years ever since we sat next to each other in ninth grade science class and we used to sit in the back and compare answers on tests. Unbeknownst to me at the time, we shared a remarkably strong bond - our love for the military and law enforcement. After graduation from high school, we both served in the military, with Matt as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Army and me as a Marine Security Forces Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. We, ironically, both served with honor, dedication and pride with the Connecticut State Police. The funny thing is, is that we didn't become aware of this until a chance meeting at the Southington YMCA. Even after all of those years, Matt still had the same great smile, sense of humor and generous, caring way about him. Take care old buddy and safe travels. We will see each other again someday.
Your friend always, Chris Whiting
Brandon Slade
September 6, 2008
Josh, I am sorry about your Dad. I am thinking about you.
Robert Boroski
September 6, 2008
Matt, Thank you for all your guidence over the past 5 months. You will be missed by everyone at Troop A as you meant so much to us. You will always be remembered as a great and caring sergeant.
John Long
September 5, 2008
Matt; I am sad to hear of your sudden departure from our life of frinedship. The days of Troop F were always pleasant when you were working. I will miss our friendship and times at my home with Heidi & our steamed cheeseburgers. To Val & family I am only a phone call away if there is anything Heidi & I can do for you in this tragic time of need. God Bless everyone. Matt R.I.P. Love John & Heidi Long
Michael Jeltema
September 5, 2008
Although I did not know Matthew, his friendship and passing has deeply affected my daughter and fellow State Trooper, Christine Jeltema. Please accept the prayers and deepest sympathy from the entire Jeltema family.
Raymind & Dianna Dunn
September 5, 2008
Saint Michael,heaven's glorious commissioner of police, who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional eyes on your earthly force.Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgement. Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations. You know, St. Michael,from your own experience with the devil,, that the police officer's lot on earth is not always a happy one;but your sense of duty that so pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the devil, and your angelic self control give us inspiration.And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your heavenly force,where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all people.Amen Matt ,we know you were one of Archangel's Michaels angels on earth. We are so thankfull and proud that you were a wonderful, caring and loving man. We wish to send our heartfelt sympathy to your children, your family and to all of the people you have helped. You will be very missed!
Linda and Ray Aguiar
September 5, 2008
Matt, we will love and miss you always. May you rest in peace. Our love, thoughts and prayers to your children, Joshua and Kailey, your mom and dad, your brothers, Val, and to all of your extended family. All our love, Uncle Ray & Aunt Linda
Dwaine and Jen Ouellette
September 5, 2008
Our deepest condolences go out to Matt’s family and friends.
Matt was a great father and a great friend to many who will truly be missed.
Ken Muller
September 5, 2008
My thoughts and prys are with you. Matt will be missed! {344th MP Co}
Paula & Derek Felker
September 5, 2008
Matt you will be so missed, you had such a great sense of humor and just an all around great guy. Kailey, Josh, Val & family, my most heartfelt sympathies go out to you all.
Christine Hurst
September 5, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Christine,Alex,Kristian&Dylan
September 5, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Danielle DeCosta
September 4, 2008
Kailey, Joshua and family....I am so sorry for your loss. Matthew was a wonderful person with such a big heart. He is a true angel! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Danielle, Tyler and Nathan
Ray and Debbie Aguiar
September 4, 2008
Our prayers go out to the whole family, especially to his children and Aunt Betty and Uncle Fred.
Showing 1 - 30 of 30 results
Make a Donation
in Sgt. Matthew Richardson's name
How to support Sgt. Matthew's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Sgt. Matthew Richardson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
