Matthew Green Obituary
Matthew was a true bon vivant-a lover of fine food and wine, cigars, travel, and spirited conversation. A wine distributor and entrepreneur, he built a life and career around his passion, sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm generously with others. His appreciation for all things French-culture, cuisine, and wine-was legendary among family and friends.
He possessed an astounding depth of knowledge on a broad range of subjects. Ask Matthew about even the most obscure topic, and he would always know something about it.
Theater was one of Matthew's great loves. Over the years, he acted in, directed, and helped produce more than 50 local amateur theater productions. He found joy in the creative energy of the stage both on and off.
A lifelong lover of cats, Matthew shared his home and heart with many feline companions over the years, delighting in their personalities and companionship.
Matthew was also an avid orchid enthusiast, and a devoted Pittsburgh Penguins fan. He proudly attended the very first Penguins game, an occasion he cherished as part of the team's history and his own.
Matthew is survived by his wife of 41 years, Paulette, with whom he shared a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure, his brothers Jon (Jean) Green, Eric (Carmin) Green, sister-in-law Alice Permigiani (Mark), and by nine nieces and nephews, all of whom he adored. He was preceded in death by his sister Janet.
All are welcome to join Matthew's family for visitation on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1316 4th Ave., Coraopolis, PA 15108, from 2:00 p.m. until time of Celebration of Life service at 5:00 p.m. Burial will be held privately to the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, www.adrc.pitt.edu/volunteer/donate/, Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania, www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-western-pennsylvania/get-involved or Animal Friends Pittsburgh, https://thinkingoutsidethecage.org/donate/.
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Steve Morton
January 9, 2026
I first met Matt when we began our college journey at the University of Denver in 1971. We both lived on the 10th floor of Centennial Hall and quickly became close friends. Like most college kids, we shared plenty of laughs and a little mischief along the way.
Our second year found us back on that same 10th floor, and by the third year, we decided we were "too grown up" for dorm life (or so we thought!) and moved to the Aspen Valley Apartments on the edge of campus-different apartments, but still just a short walk apart.
From those early days on, we never lost touch. We called each other every year on our birthdays and checked in from time to time. I had the honor of being the best man at his wedding, and it´s safe to say I knew him well.
Matt was a true friend, and I will miss him deeply. Farewell, my old friend.
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Sherri Perfett
January 6, 2026
Matt was good friends with my father Guy at Apple Blossom. I have fond memories of sitting in the courtyard on a warm day with my dad and a group of residents singing show tunes along with Matt. Matt loved good food and I enjoyed bringing him my Maryland crabcakes to enjoy. He was a wonderful guy and I´ll miss him.
Kate Kennedy
January 6, 2026
Although I didn't know Matt long, I enjoyed lively conversations with him and exchanging an occasional french greeting or phrase .. he had a wonderful singing voice and it was a treat to hear him sing here at Harmony at times .. to say Matt was an interesting person is an understatement .. he will be missed
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