Matthew Lee Hilton

Matthew Lee Hilton obituary, New Haven, CT

Matthew Lee Hilton

Matthew Hilton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Mar. 6, 2026.
Matthew Lee Hilton, 37 of New Haven passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born January 3, 1989 in New Haven to Trudi (Moore) Jones and John Hilton. Matthew is survived by his mother and father, children and siblings; James Hilton of Florida, Jason Hilton of East Haven, Caitlyn Jones of East Haven and Ronald "RJ" Jones of East Haven along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

Matthew is preceded in death by his step-father, John Jones and his step-mother, Tara Mongillo-Martins.

Matthew was a loving and proud father of three boys. He enjoyed watching the Las Vegas Raiders and playing football with his brothers and uncles. He was an avid chess player and loved spending time with his mother and family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. All services are under the care of the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven.

His kindness, dedication and love for life touched everyone who knew him. We will forever cherish his memories.

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