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Marquis Francis Battle
July 18, 2024
Matt may your soul rest in peace I´ll never forget our 2 years of intensive competitive track meets those open 600 races at RIT me you and my brother Jaron .. you were so talented .. I´m here today because I work with your father in a nurse now . Your dad is one hell of a professional and it´s crazy that things are the way they are but you were great ! Rest In Peace .
Patti Neumann
December 17, 2021
So often I think of you Matt and I hold close, the fond memories I have. You were such a sweetheart. I love what your mom wrote. It´s beautiful. I wish that for you too. Happy heavenly Birthday.
Mom
December 14, 2021
Missing you so much today Matt, your 29th birthday. You are always on my mind and forever in my heart sweet boy. I wish you were here, but I hope you are soaring through eternity with no pain and no sorrow. I love you and will until the day I die.
Patti Neumann
September 16, 2021
With you on my mind and in my heart today the image of your beautiful smile brings a smile to my face. I like to think you´re at peace Matthew. I´m grateful to have known you.
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Mom
September 15, 2021
Forever in my heart. I love and miss you so much my sweet little boy. I can't believe it's been 4 years since you've been gone. You will never ever be forgotten.
Mom
February 10, 2020
Matt, I miss you so much. Until we are together again I live in the constant presence of your absence. My sweet son I was blessed to be your mom.
Patti Neumann
September 18, 2019
Thinking of Matt today. Seeing his beautiful smile and remembering his warmth, humor, and awesome energy. I always enjoyed being around Matt. RIP you sweet, beautiful young man. ❤
Davine White
September 18, 2019
I know how dear he was to his family and I know first hand how hard this is but always remember he will always be in your heart and memories you had with him will never go away thoughts of him will come when you least expect it people will think why are smiling and you will say thinking of a wonderful memory stay strong and remember he will always be with you.
September 30, 2017
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Matthew. Please know that our Heavenly Father promises to be close to the broken hearted. Cherish and keep close to your heart the good memories you have.
Lena Bishop
September 29, 2017
To Eric and family
So sorry for your loss. Thought and prayers to you and your family. I remember him at the Jefferson Breakfast when you were honored.
He was so proud to be there. God Bless
Jane Tuttle
September 28, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace, support, and strength at this difficult time.
Monica Post-Szymanski
September 28, 2017
Matthew was a schoolmate of my daughter's at GCCS. He was quiet , creative and kind. Our sympathies go out to the Matt's parents and family.
Roth Ford
September 28, 2017
Matt was one of the kindest people that I knew. His intentions were always positive, and being in his company always raised my spirits. My love and prayers go out to your family.
Le Moyne College
September 27, 2017
Please accept the most heartfelt sympathies of Le Moyne College. We hope the love and memories that you will forever hold in your heart bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Le Moyne College, Office of Alumni and Parent Programs
Syracuse, NY
Audre Louise
September 26, 2017
Danelle Dryden
September 25, 2017
My Hearst is broken. Thank you for making your mark in SUNY Geneseo and for touching many lives. Your family is in my prayers.
Sterling Jonasse
September 25, 2017
When I transferred to a new school, you were the first person to come up to me and ask me to come play with you. Being in an unfamiliar environment, surrounded by many new faces, it made it easier to have someone there I felt comfortable around.
You were a good gu
Ed and Dee Sleeper
September 25, 2017
Our condolences to the Denk family on Matthew's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
One of the most kind and special people I was fortunate to coach. Thank you for the memories Matt. Rest In Peace, always. Coach Cook
Anthony Cook
September 25, 2017
Patti Neumann
September 25, 2017
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and that our fond memories of Matthew will live forever in our hearts. To live in hearts that love is not to die. Patti, Dave, Charlie, Nick Neumann.
September 25, 2017
My condolences to the family.
Aquinas Alumni Office
September 25, 2017
Please know that your entire Aquinas Family is praying for you. God Bless and our heartfelt love and condolences.
Barb Klein
September 25, 2017
Matt was a sweet soul who has gone too soon. I am sending much love and sympathy to all who knew him and loved him.
Michelle and Dana Jones
September 25, 2017
I remember Matthew fondly as a little boy. He was so curious, in constant motion, and always smiling. We am so very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers.
Vicki Ruff
September 25, 2017
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I was so impressed with Matt when I met him- he immediately struck me as a kind, compassionate, sensitive soul. I am praying to God to hold you, give you strength and heal your broken hearts. Vicki Ruff
Fatma Akmese
September 25, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. Every day I pray for the safety and well being of my child and cannot imagine what you are going through. I pray for your families strength and resilience during this hard time. You are in my thoughts.
Patricia Gonzalez
September 25, 2017
Matt was a beautiful soul and a source of inspiration. Praying for your family. Rest in eternal peace, Matt.
September 25, 2017
You were loved by many and our prayers are now with you and your family. I will remember you always .
Dee White
September 25, 2017
My prayers and condolences to you and your family.
September 24, 2017
May God embrace you in a blanket of light.
Kristen and Keith Auinger
September 24, 2017
Wishing you all some comfort in knowing that Matthew was loved by so many. His smile and kind and gentle heart will be something we never forget. God bless.
Keith and Kristen Auinger
Joan Kinsella
September 24, 2017
Please know that our thoughts are with you and memories of Matthew will remain in our hearts.
Joan, Michael, Martine and Karenna
Aquinas 2001
Aquinas Alumni Office
September 24, 2017
God Bless our Aquinas Brother
Joanne & Bill Vaughn
September 23, 2017
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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