Matthew Crosson

I learned of Matt's passing way too late, too late to say goodbye in a formal sense. I feel like I will be saying goodbye everyday, and on better days in the future, hopefully nothing but "thank yous" for the light, music, depth, and richness he brought to my life. I don't know how to cope. It is a struggle. The holidays aren't the holidays. I think the only consolation is something Matt said to me after we broke up: "A huge revelation this morning, Ali.... Don't worry about us- our relationship will always be strong, we have music to keep us together!" I like to think when I listen to his incredible music, we are still linked. May his family and friends find connection and perhaps a modicum of consolation in his gorgeous music. Sending my unwavering love to Chad, Jenny, Andrew. I will always be incredibly sorry...and grateful for getting to know you all, and for the most intense and beautiful love I have ever known.

What a shock to hear of Matt's passing. He was beloved by his students, colleagues and friends. Rest in peace Matt.

A limb has fallen from the family tree that says, Grieve not for me. Remember the BEST TIMES, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived as I knew I belonged. Rest in Peace Mr. Crosson Love your Unified Theater kids

I am very saddened to learn of Matt's passing. I so enjoyed his humor and compassion. He could work his magic with his students instilling an excitement for learning through his unconditional support to help them grow. His humor was contagious; his conversations thoughtful and authentic. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I was shocked to hear about Matt's passing. What a spectacular, wonderful person and teacher. I was unable to visit during the wake but Matt, and you, his family, remain in my thoughts and prayers.

So sorry to learn of Matt's passing at such a young age. I knew Matt when he first arrived to student teach with Wil Lloyd who was my next door neighbor at Central. Matt was a natural and became a great and dedicated teacher. Rest in peace Matt.
Joyce Fitzgerald-Guill

Matt was a great teacher whose students were very fond of him. I was lucky enough to see him perform with the faculty band at Alvirne. He was a gifted musician. He will be missed by all, as he touched a lot of lives. May he rest in peace.

My daughter Emma had the pleasure of having Mr. Crosson as her English teacher. He was the main reason she decided to pursue a career in education. This year she was his teacher aid and she will miss seeing him every day. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, students and co-workers.

I first met Professor Crosson, (Matt) when I was a freshman at Nashua Community College. I was in my late forties at the time and found him to quickly becoming my favorite Professor. He always carried himself with respect and a mischievous twinkle of a fun loving trouble-maker in his eyes. Only the specialist of souls carry that twinkle in my opinion. My deepest condolences to the whole family for the loss of someone so gifted and special. God Bless!
-Robert Perry
Thankful for his help student

He was a wonderful teacher and I remember him fondly. I am so sorry for his family's loss. Rest in peace Mr. Crosson.

Matt Crosson wrote, "The joy I find in teaching is a joy I have never experienced in any other profession. Helping kids grasp concepts and stretch themselves beyond their own limitations is a privilege and honor that I do not take lightly."

I worked with Mr. Crosson and I valued and respected him. In these early years of teaching, I learned so much from him and those things will never go away. Matt loved teaching and was a master teacher.

I am saddened by his death and he will be missed every day at Alvirne High School.

It is with much sadness to have heard about Me. Crosson's passing. I am sending prayers to his family, friends and coworkers. He will be so greatly missed by so many. RIP

I am saddened to hear of Mr. Crosson's passing. I had him as a teacher in high school and his class made me appreciate books for the first time. I will never forget his class and the way he connected with each student. RIP. Lisa Durant

I'm so sorry to hear about Mr.Crosson's passing. The news came as a shock to me, i knew him as my English teacher when I was a senior in high school. Such an inspiration to all of his students me included. He was defiantly on of my favorite teachers. He and his kind joyful spirit will be missed. I wish his family many prayers and blessings

I am so sorry for your loss. He taught two of my children and he was very positive and encouraging. Rest Easy

You will be greatly missed. So much talent, my boys will miss you!

I am so sorry for your loss,
Mr.Crosson was an amazing man, and helped me more then he understood. Every student who had him was beyond lucky. His charm and way he taught his class was fun and exciting and never a dull moment with him. I'm so thankful to have been able to have so many memories with him, even videos!
Gone way to soon but never will be forgotten.

I'm so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. I remember him fondly. He was kind, caring, and I feel lucky to have known him for the short time that I did.

Matt was my colleague and friend through his years at Central High School. He was a kind man with wonderful sense of humor and extraordinary patience. He also loved to "poke" people on facebook long after it stopped be popular - which made me crack up in laughter so very often.

Matt's passing saddens me greatly and my heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with his family and friends who grieve this inconceivable loss.

I believe strongly that we are his legacy and should honor his memory by being kind and present with those we come in contact, savor the beauty and power of words, and live our lives with authenticity and honesty. I know that I will strive to do that in honor of you, Matt Crosson; friend, colleague and James Building neighbor.

So sorry to hear of the loss of such a compassionate and loving colleague and friend.

Matt was my first "best friend" back in my Franklin School days. I'll never forget how sad I was when he moved away from Melrose. It's been great to reconnect on Facebook and see that we both ended up as high school teachers. I wish we had been able to reconnect in person.

My sincere condolences to Andrew, Chad and the rest of the Crosson Family.