Matthew A Scherer
Matthew A Scherer
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Matthew Scherer Obituary
Born: Apr 29, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York (Staten Island)
Died: Jul 29, 2007 in New York Presbyterian Hospital
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Matt Scherer passed away from complications with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He battled this horrible disease for a little over a year. He received a bone marrow transplant on April 2, 2007 but his body would not accept the new marrow. He passed away in New York Presbyterian hospital peacefully with his loving wife, mother, and father-in-law by his side.
Matt was a kind, lovable, person who will be in many hearts forever.
Matt is survived by his mother Karen Scherer, his father Ronald Scherer, his sister Michelle Scherer, his grandpa Stan Keska, and his wife Nicole Scherer (Matera).
He was only 36 years old
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Nicole Lamberti
July 29, 2013
Matt, words cannot explain how much I miss you but you already know... I talk to you and think of you everyday. You are and always will be such a special part of my life. Always in my heart!
Nicole Scherer
September 9, 2012
Miss you and love you so much! I know you have to watch over your mom right now because she is going through a lot but I have to ask you to check in on me every now and then. I need your guidance, love, and support to get me through some difficult days ahead. love you forever my sweetie!
Maria
October 29, 2009
My dear Matt, what can I say..27 months now have gone by and yes I still ask the same question "Why?"...you are always in my thoughts no matter where I am or what I am doing.I need for you to stay by Nicole this week and watch over her- can you please ask my Dad and Granpa Paul to watch over us while we are away, I'm flying for the 1st time in a very long time and I am scared! - Can you also please give my dearest friend Rica a big hug from me and wish her a happy birthday and let her know how much I miss her too. You know even in Disney you will be with me as I am sure I will be remembering all the fun you and Nicole had when you went. There is such an emptiness in our lives.
So I take you with me as I do each and everyday. You are missed and loved more and more each day. Forever in my heart. Love to you my dear son-in-law. Maria
Caterina Amato
May 23, 2009
I came across this page by chance and couldn't believe it was Matt Scherer's memorial website. I was one of Matt's nurses at NYP. He was such a wonderful man with such courage. It was an honor to be one of his nurses because he taught me something new each time I was at work.I just wanted the Scherer family to know that the Nurses on 10c/s/w have never forgotten Matt. We think of him and the family often and are always in our prayers. May God Bless you all and Just remember you have a special angel in heaven looking down on all of you.
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Nicole Scherer
May 21, 2009
Matt,
It's our Day! I watched our wedding video this morning. It made me sad but also happy in a way. I saw the way you looked at me and you loved me so much! You were so happy. My only wish is we had more years together. I miss you more everyday. I miss your love, encouragement, laughter, friendship, partnership, and most of all our marriage. We had our ups and downs. More ups than downs...... We were perfect!
Happy 3rd Anniversary! I will always love you!
Nicole Scherer
April 14, 2009
My Matt!!
Please know that you are in my heart and soul forever. I love you and miss your more everyday. I wish you were here with me. Tomorrow, I go for my doctor's appointment and I know that you always knew how nervous I would get come doctor time. Please be with me tomorrow! I need you there with me. I need you to give me your strength if the results turn out bad! I know what you are saying right now..be calm and everything will be fine. I want to be optimisic but it's just so hard these days.
Miss you!
Your wife forever, Nicole
Nicole Scherer
April 2, 2009
Matt,
2 years ago today, you received your bone marrow transplant. I remember the day like it was yesterday. You had your Jets Jersey on, your bone marrow transplant playlist on your ipod.. you were ready to go! We were both so excited and hopeful! It was supposed to be your 2nd Birthday!
Matt, everyday I thank God that he brought you into my life. You truly loved me and in turn showed me how to love. I am eternally grateful to you for bringing love and joy into my life. I miss you everyday!
Maria
March 27, 2009
Matt, It is 20 months since you left us now with broken hearts. Not one day goes by when you are not in my thoughts or tears in my eyes. I get so angry that this horrible disease took you from us. I don't understand it and I guess I never will until we meet again. I miss seeing that wonderful smile and sharing conversation with you when I came down to visit. You always made me feel so welcome. You are with us always and forever in our hearts. Love and miss you more than words can ever say.
Jodi Mauro-Silvio
March 15, 2009
Hello Matt,
It's been a really long time and I had no idea of what challenges you faced. I remember working with you in East River Savings Bank. I remember an eternally happy face, a warm smile and an overall great guy. I am so sorry for what you and your family had to endure. I hope your suffering was minimal and that you are now at peace. I am so sorry for your family and wife, Nicole. I hope they find the strength to go on with their lives with loving and vivid memories of you and the wonderful part you played in their lives. May their fond memories live on in their hearts forever intil they meet with you again in heaven. God Bless you and your family. Nicole, I've looked through this site, what a beautiful memorial you have created for your husband. May God Bless you and give you the strength you need to carry on.
Nicole Scherer
December 24, 2008
Matt, What can I say.. another Christmas without out you. I remember how excited you were for our first Christmas together. You wanted us to open gifts without anybody else around. You put the Yule Log channel on and we sat and opened our gifts. You always made a simple holiday or any other day for that matter extra special. It's been a little easier for me these past couple of months but moving on is the one thing that I can't do. Everytime I think, maybe I should get out there again, I see a picture of you and immediately change my mind. You are still my husband, my heart and soul and nobody can replace you. I can't write anymore because I am crying. You know how feel Matt and you are the only person who should know how I feel! I miss you my sweetie.. Love your forever. Merry Christmas!
Nicole Scherer
September 8, 2008
MY SWEETIE - You are probably so happy in heaven right now... Your Jets Won! Let's Go Jets! You would have been so excited... especially since they were playing Chad's new team! Miss you and Love you! My life is forever changed.. it's just not life without you here.. XOXOXO
Nicole Scherer
July 18, 2008
Hi my sweetie... tomorrow is our anniversary... Happy Anniversary... it's official! :-)
Love You and Miss You More And More As Each Day Passes! What Am I Going To Do Without You!
Nicole Scherer
June 23, 2008
Hi Sweetie,
So, Lorraine and Terence were married on Saturday. It was a very nice wedding but very hard for me to attend. I felt you with me and it was very comforting. They released butterflies in memory of the people in their lives that they held close to their heart who could not be with them "physically" to share their special day. I was touched so deeply when they read your name. I was happy and proud to know that you touched their life too. I was sad but attending the wedding and watching them say their vows, dance their first dance, share their first piece of cake, etc.... made me think of our wedding day and how happy we were. You know Matt, the thing that keeps me going in this life is knowing that we have a love that will last forever and the feeling of love that we both shared when you were here was our love. It was a love that was strong and honest. Like some people say... it is better to be loved then to never have been loved at all. I know I was loved... I still am!
Nicole Scherer
November 6, 2007
(written Sept 14, 2007)
Joe Cardello
November 4, 2007
(written Aug 18, 2007)
Nicloe Scherer
November 5, 2007
(written Sept 8, 2007)
Jamie
March 19, 2008
For a long time I have been
Rebecca Marrero Echevarria
March 3, 2023
You are still so incredibly missed Mr.Scherer and never forgotten.
Rebecca Marrero
September 27, 2017
Hey Scherer, It's been a while since I've visited this page. You live in our memories everyday. We still talk about you all the time and it's still kind of painful to reminisce. We're all adults now, one of your last classes most of us are married with kids. It's insane how quickly time goes by. We miss you now and forever. You were special, not just a dean. Thank you for believing in all of us even when we couldn't believe in ourselves.
Love always,
Becky (Class of 2007)
michelle scherer
July 12, 2015
Hey kiddo: another month has past since the last entry. I really hurts me how the entries and friends have dwindled you were apparently so damn close to everyone no one has even contacted me or mommy even thought they know we are so sick, I guess its their mothers and parents upbringing to the monstrous society, Please watch over mommy for me. its tough being here without you dealing with all I have to do, thank god there is Linda and Mellissa and Eric they have helped me through so much, they understand and see m pain, boy I will miss them when they move. but soon enough the family will be together, I know mommy is afraid to move but I think it will be the best, a better life for her and I know you and daddy would want that. We will fly in and check on you every now and then. I know your soul is with us. Funny how you were with Sabrina on her graduation, I fessed up and told her the truth that you called her as a truant officer. lol crazy times we have had. I need you to keep me staying strong. When I came out of y coma you were the second person I asked for, guess you were with me while I was in the coma on my deathbed twice. A lot of people don't know how sick I was, but at least I am a fighter and strong and are here fighting for our family, I know I have you and daddy's spirit inside me pushing me to move ahead don't take no for an answer fight for what's right and no regrets!!!
Jenny Herrera
August 24, 2014
Still think about you daily, you're unforgettable to us all. Forever in my memory. Class of 2003.- best dean ever! Love you!
July 24, 2014
Dearest Matt
Your angel anniversary is upon us. It is 7 years that you were taken from your loved ones. I know you are at peace and have no pain. Miss you so much. Life has played some lousy tricks on all of us since you left us.
Stay close and watch over all of us.
Love you
Mommy
Nicole Lamberti
May 21, 2014
Matt,
I can't believe we would have been married 8 years today! We would have been so happy. Our wedding day was the happiest day for me and you. I love you and miss you so much. I wanted to thank you for the sign you gave me when I was expecting Nicholas. When the doctor told me his due date was April 29th I burst out in tears. I knew right then and there that everything was going to be okay. You were with me that day making sure everything went smoothly. Nicholas arrived on May 1st but that day will always remain special to me. Please watch over him for me! I have waited so long for him and still can't believe he is here!
Also, please stay by your mom and you sister. I hear she is on the way to recovery and I know you had a lot to do with that! Your family will always remain special to me and I do want them safe and sound.
Happy 8th wedding anniversary my love! I love and miss you every second of everyday.
May 11, 2014
Matt
I know you are with me on this Mother's day. Your sister needs you and dad more than ever. Please stay near her and keep her recovery going in a positive way. These last 3 weeks have been heartbreaking.
Love you
Mommy
April 4, 2014
Matt
April is your birthday month. I wish you were here with us
so we could celebrate and I could sing my usual Happy Birthday on the phone to you. Darling son, memories and pictures are all we have now. Miss you every day.
Love
Mommy
February 13, 2014
Well, now it's Valentine's Day! - time goes on - but memories of you will always remain in our hearts - I believe it snowed when you sent your Mom for Sushi for a Valentine's dinner for you and Nicole..... your time together was cut too short - but as I said the memories live on............always in our hearts......
February 9, 2014
Matt
Bad news once again. This is really serious. Hope the dioctors at MSK can help me slay this dragon. Watch over your sister . She needs support.
Love you darling
Mommy
February 2, 2014
Matt, my sweet son
Carry your smile in my heart every day. Miss you. You were taken too soon. My heart aches to hear your voice and your laugh.
XOXOXO
Mommy
December 23, 2013
Merry Christmas in heaven Matt.... please give my Dad and Jeffrey a great big hug from me......I miss them both so much and at holidays it just gets stronger.... I will always remember your last Christmas Eve with us - I'm so happy you got to spend that time with John and my brother who both loved you so much!!!! Miss you! Maria
December 7, 2013
Darling son
8 more treatments to go. I decorated the tree for you today
and Nicole's family placed a beautiful basket in your memory. I know how much you loved Nicole and her family.
God blessed you. Miss you so much.
Kisses and Hugs to Heaven
Mommy
November 27, 2013
Thinking of you at Thanksgiving and always! Miss you, Maria
November 10, 2013
Matt
Started RT . I remember when you had to do whole body radiation ,getting ready for bm transplant. Who would imagine that 6 years later I would be going ? I pray that I have just a tiny bit of your courage. Please be my angel and stay by my side my son.
Love and miss you every day
Mommy
October 31, 2013
Matt, always remembering you on this day - it was a warm day and you were sitting outside giving candy to the kids!
it is one of the special memories I will always remember ... miss and think of you each and every day!
October 4, 2013
Hi Karen,
Ashley wrote: "This year i have not been able to raise funds for the light the night walk due to a lot of personal issues going on. But I will still be walking tomorrow. If you would like to join me hit me up in a msg for more info. I walk in the memory of the only father i had in my life, Matthew Scherer.
I remember my first walk 3 yrs ago. I walked with his mother Karen and his wife Nicole. It was an extremely emotional night. I traveled to Staten Island to do this walk and i will never forget the look on Karen's face when we met. She gave me a hug like she knew me for years. After the walk we went to Scherer's House and had coffee with his family and friends. As I sat there i took in everything, i couldn't believe he was gone forever. I still can't. I looked at all the pictures of him on the walls, listened and told stories of his life here with us. It was amazing. I was sitting in his house with his family and friends, and they all made me feel right at home. Some people leave this world never knowing how much they meant to someone, But I am sure he knew he was loved. He had a bunch of young adults who loved him, who looked up to him. He was such a great man, He always had high hopes for all of us. So in his honor I walk every year. Come join me :)"
One of Matt's students
This is for you my beeloved son!
September 26, 2013
Matt
Talk to you every day. Wish i could hear your voice and see your sweet face again. Need your strength more than ever now. Life keeps throwing this family curve balls. Please give me a sign and guide me during this hard time.
Love you
Mommy
July 29, 2013
Dear Matt, I can't believe it has been six years since you left us so suddenly. Not a day goes by without thoughts of you. Even though you were a part of our lives for a short time - whatever time we had will ALWAYS remain special in my heart. My only consolation is that you are free from pain. you are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts! Maria
July 20, 2013
Matt
Miss you darling som. Every day you are in my heart and in my thoughts. 6 years since you were taken from us. I know you are at peace and have no pain. I keep you in my prayers every day. I want to have your strength.
Come to me in my dreams sweet boy.
Love you
Mommy
June 27, 2013
Matt
It nevers ends for us -- we need you guys up in heaven to pull us through all these trials. Sister needs you watching over her now. Daddy too. We miss our family so much every day.
Love
Mommy
Michelle
June 18, 2013
Hey kiddo: So more downs again. Life just isnt fair. How much disappointments can one family take? Well I am still trying to get that new little Matthew. The only good thing is that mommy is now ok. You were lucky on fathers day, got to spend the daddy and grandpa. Love and miss you!
May 25, 2013
Darling son
This was a special time seven years ago- wonderful memories
to cherish and hold close to my heart. You wed your wonderful friend and soul mate. Your time together was cut short.
Love you
Mommy
Michelle (Sister)
April 30, 2013
Hey Kiddo, yesterday was your bday and now also my saints day - yeah we get to celebrate together. I still cant believe its going to be 6 years that you are gone. Time flies..when you are having fun but we aren't having fun. Our family has had so many downs that we need to have some ups. Hopefully soon a new Matthew will be here. Fingers crossed! Love and Miss you
April 28, 2013
Dear Matt
Happy birthday in heaven sweet son. Another year gone by without you. You are in my thoughts every day .
Love always and forever
Mom
adriana morales (Daughter)
April 27, 2013
So my year has been pretty crazy in and out of the hospital. I hate hospitals always have and always will :-( but i been told im a regular which hasnt been the happiest thing for me to hear. IIm hoping this wed will be the last timw i have to be in the hospital. I been tryin to make sure I'm healthy for the thing I want to do in life and the most comfortingthing is that I know your by my side at all times. I love you so much. On your bday I'm taling a test that I'm not sure if you were alive you would be happy but I'm hoping that becuz I'm taking it on your bday its a sign that I'm making the right choice. I really wish you were around cuz I feel lost without you. In other news xan you believe the dumb decision the jets made to give up revis. Smh The jets need to get rid of sanchez and rex ryan. YES I said it rex gotta go too. I went to my first jets game last year and it was jist so amazing. I honestly feel when I'm at a game I'm closer to u. I want to keep your love for the jets alive. The memories I have of you are all I have le ft and always bring you up to my friends and when I go to jhs 50 reunion parties. I love always. I hope u know that. Your forever in my heart. Love you and I hope that if I'm doing the right thing you'll be helping me out on your bday. Much love always
April 23, 2013
Hey.. well it's John's wedding weekend! How much we all wish both you and Jeff were here.... but I know you both will be there.... along with my Dad watching over us.. please know how much we will be thinking of you all on this special day - John hasn't forgotten you and that makes me happy to know how much he loved you too! It's also your birthday - happy birthday in heaven - think of you and miss you each and every day! Maria
Adriana Morales (Daughter)
April 21, 2013
Its been a while but you know I will always have u in heart. You have been keepin me strong through all my recent struggles. I miss u so much and love u a lot.
April 4, 2013
Darling Matt
This is an especially difficult month since it is the month of your birthday and the month of your rebirth - you received the bone marrow transplant that we hoped and prayed would cure you of this dreaded disease. We laughed that you would want to wear a beret and speak french since your donor was from France. You so wanted to be well again.
Your spirit motivated all of us. Miss you my darling.
love
Mom
March 29, 2013
Hi Matt, not a day goes by when we don't think of you or speak your name.... it's at holidays or special times is when we think of you more and wish you were here.... Happy Easter in heaven.... I know you will be Jeff - please let him know how much we love and miss him too!! Maria
Lorenzo Fortunato
February 26, 2013
Hi buddy... I may not be on this website much, but you are always in my heart. You gave me encouragement and strength when I was first diagnosed. I still remember you coming to my room in the hospital. You were sick yourself with the same cancer as me, however, you wanted to help me. I am forever grateful. We became friends in the hospital and talked all the time. I would always walk around the hallways looking for you. I'll never know why I'm still here & you are not. One day I'll ask God when I meet him face to face. I will continue to fight this fight and enjoy this life as much as possible for the both of us. God bless you my friend. I look forward to seeing you again one day... Love always, Lorenzo
February 24, 2013
Darling Matt
Each day I think and talk about you to anyone that is with me. I have felt your spirit more these past weeks. Small signs that I would only know.Miss you all so much.
Love
Mommy
Nicole
February 14, 2013
Happy Valentine's Day to my forever love! I love and miss you more as each day passes. I remember how special you made feel not only on holidays like this but every single day. For that, I thank you! Yesterday, February 13th, you proposed to me and I said yes. I was so happy... I will never forget you my sweetie!
February 13, 2013
Matt, it's gonna snow again................. not much though - just always brings me back to your Valentine's Day w/Nicole!!!! Your poor Mom going for sushi in the snow!!! all sweet memories of you Matt today and always.... Maria
Michelle
February 13, 2013
Hey Kiddo: I know its been awhile since I have written, but I am just dealing with things. Today is Ash Wednesday and this is the first time I as a Christian got ashes. My saint dy is on your birthday, so I will be celebrating with you for all of eternity now. Can you use whatever pull you have up there to make my cell phone ring (you know what I mean) Love and miss you always. Please keep a watchful eye on mommy as she needs you and daddy too.
Nicole
December 24, 2012
Lake is frozen over
Trees are white with snow
And all around reminders of you
Are everywhere I go
It's late and morning's in no hurry
But sleep won't set me free
I lie awake and try to recall
How your body felt beside me
When silence gets too hard to handle
And the night too long
And this is how I see you
In the snow on Christmas morning
Love an happiness surround you
As you throw your arms up to the sky
keep this moment by and by
Oh, how I miss you now, my love
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, my love
Sense of joy fills the air
And I daydream and I stare
Up at the tree and I see
You're a star up there
And this is how I see you
In the snow on Christmas morning
Love an happiness surround you
As you throw your arms up to the sky
I keep this moment by and by
- Wintersong
Love you forever my sweetie! Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2012
Merry Christmas in Heaven Matt....My memories of Christmas with you are forever in my heart! Love and miss you!
December 23, 2012
Matt
Merry Christmas in heaven my son. Miss you and the family
so much during these holidays. Life is not the same. You loved this season from Thanksgiving to the New Year. I am having a tough few weeks- recuperating is slower and more intense this time. Wish you and dad were here with Michelle and me. I know you are my angels.
Love you
Mommy
November 24, 2012
Matt
I had the honor of attending Mark and Amy's baby naming. They named her in your memory.Mark got choked up while making a speech. it really touched my heart. Matt next few days are going to be rough , please stay near my angel.
Love you
Mommy
Lorenzo Fortunato
November 13, 2012
Hi buddy. I was just thinking about you. I'll never forget you. I want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas in heaven. I'll be seeing you in heaven one day. I don't know when, but I know life on Earth is short & I'll be there in heaven before you know it. Continue to watch over your family nd friends. So long for now. It will only be so long before I see you again...
November 14, 2012
Hi, with Thanksgiving just one week away - I am remembering how this was your favorite holiday! This year we need to be thankful for God sparing us devastation that hit all over Staten Island, blocks away Matt, people homes and lives have been lost...(but, you already know that)....
Just always remember not only on holidays but everyday you are with us - in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. we love you and miss you! Maria
October 11, 2012
Matt
Having some rough times lately.Miss you and dad so much. Stay near my son, I have some tough times ahead the next few weeks.
Love you
Mom
September 27, 2012
Darling
Never good news for the Scherer family. I need you and dad more than ever. These past 6 years have been unimagineable for us. Life has been turned upside down and there is still more to come. I need your strength and faith more than ever.
Miss you my son.
Love you
Mommy
Michelle
September 5, 2012
Hey Kiddo,
I know you would have been lookng forward to this time of year, going back to work. We have alot going on again, watch over mommy she needs you now more than ever. I really wish you were here to lean on and help me. But we have close friends that are like family (Sandy, Linda, Karen and Laura)who are allowing us to lean on them. For me, I can handle anything, because I am being strong for her. Miss you and Love you
September 3, 2012
Hi just thinking of you!!!! As always..... Maria
Lorenzo Fortunato
August 31, 2012
Hi buddy. Although I don't write on here that much, you know you will always be in my heart. I only knew you for a short time while we were both in the hospital. I was so happy to have known you. I don't know why some live & some die. It could have been me that died while we were in the hospital. I will continue to fight this leukemia and enjoy life for the both of us, and for all those who were diagnosed with this nigthmare of a cancer. You were a special person & I'll never forget you. I'll see you in heaven one day. God bless you & your family...
July 29, 2012
Matt
I watched the video of your colleagues remembering you today. I wanted to celebrate your life on this thh anniversary of your passing. You were so loved and respected by all your peers and students. You really had an enormous impact on many people.Your family misses you and hold you dear in our hearts. The pictures of you and Nicole were full of love. I am so happy that she was a part of your life however brief. We are all struggling with personal and health issues and wish you were here on earth to hold our hands.I know you are in heaven watching over us all.
Love you my darling son
Mom
July 27, 2012
Matt, I can't believe it's been 5 years (to the day) since you left us. So much has happened in this time (but you already know that)...I need for you to know that you will never be forgotten. We all loved you so much - a huge part of us all went with you that horrible Sunday - our girl is pretty strong - she has been through alot at such a young age..Watch over her she needs you! - A day don't go by without thoughts of you - you will always remain in my heart and I take you with me each and every day! Love and miss you...... Maria
Nicole
July 15, 2012
Matt,
I know it has been awhile since I have written anything on here but I always talk to you. You already know that. I still remember you and "us". We were so perfect together. I miss you so very much.
So much has happened to me over the past year. I have been trying to let my heart heal since you left me but it only keeps on breaking more. I just don't know what else to do. I wish you were here to tell me everything will be okay. This life is just not an easy one. I promise to be happy and start trying to live again... I know you would want me to. Please give my 2 little angels in heaven a big kiss from their mommy and tell them I am so very sorry they didn't make it to this earth. I wish they did. I had so much love to give them. I just hope I get another shot at being a mommy because I would be a great one.
I will always love you Matt. You will always be my heart and my very best friend. I wish this life could have been different for the both of us. I love you! Your wife forever, Nicole
July 4, 2012
Darling son
How does the time fly-- it wil be 5 years that you left us .
The tears never dry because we miss you more each year.
You were a special person who touched so many lives in your short time here on earth. Sometimes I wish i could hear your husky voice and kiss your bald head one more time.See that sweet smile.Please watch over all of us that loved you so dearly.
Love you
Mommy
Michelle
June 22, 2012
Matt: Today I presented your scholarship award to a bright, polite young woman. I saw the dwindling "family" of teachers at MS50. They all still miss you. I love and miss you.
June 16, 2012
Darling son,
You are with your dad and grandpas for father's day. Your dad loves you so much.Grandpa missed you so much too. Medical issues are still plaguing this family. I am trying to keep my spirits positive and have faith in god. Hugs and kisses always my darling Matt.
Love
Mommy
June 6, 2012
Matt
Tomorrow is a big day for me at Sloan. I pray that there is
a treatment for my personal dragon. Life has thrown many curve balls to this family. I pray that Jesus will be on my side this time. Please gather all my angels around me for strength and courage.
Today dad and I were married 46 years. Many wonderful memories.
Love you
Mommy
Michelle
May 29, 2012
Matt: I need you now more than ever. I have had the week from hell and I dont know how much more I can take without having a breakdown. How much can one family take?
May 21, 2012
Matt
Your mother in law and I are always on the same wavelength. Remembering this beautiful day 6 years ago. You were so happy that day. It is a day I will treasure always.
Love you
Mommy
May 21, 2012
Matt, remembering 6 years ago today....... a memory that will remain in my heart always! love and miss you! Maria
May 19, 2012
Dear Matt
Tough road ahead for me but I know that you and dad are around me . Miss you all.
love
mommy
Michelle
April 29, 2012
Hey kiddo:
I hope you have a very happy 41st birthday in heaven. Today we will be celebrating your birthday here on earth, and I know you and dad will be visiting. Love and miss you!
April 27, 2012
Matt, your birthday weekend.. Happy Birthday in heaven! I hope you and Jeff will celebrate your day together.... Think of you everyday - love and miss you.. Maria
Karen
April 26, 2012
Matt
Happy Birthday in heaven my darling!!! Hope you are having your favorite dinner and cake. I know you have been with me
this week showing yourself in subtle ways. Thinking of you
so often, wish I could hear your voice.Hugs and kisses
Mommy
Karen
April 8, 2012
Hello my darling Matt
Another holiday without you. Time does not heal the pain. Miss you more every day. Memories are all we have. You would have been so proud of Michelle. She looked like a bride making her sacraments on Holy Saturday.You motivated her to become a catholic. My tests are coming soon and I need you and dad to stand by my side watching over me.
Love and hugs to heaven
Mommy
Michelle
March 15, 2012
Hi there kiddo, hope you are showing Momma Hyde the ropes up there. I just wanted to tell you that I had religion class last night and gave in my sponsor certificate, chose my saints name and even volunteered for mass on Holy Thursday. You will be very proud of me. The priest wanted 6 men and 6 women to wash their feet in the symbolization of the last supper. So I vlounteered. Who would have thought. Right. LOL Miss you and Daddy more than you know. With Ed's mom passing it brought back so many memories of your and dad's last day. Totally sucks thats all I can say. Love you!!!
Nicole
March 2, 2012
Thank you Cindy. It was so kind of you to write on Matt's memorial page and for letting me know about the website. I need it now more than ever.
Cindy Boyer
March 2, 2012
Dear Nicole,
I'm very sorry to read of the tragic loss of your beloved husband Matthew, and I wanted to write and offer my heartfelt sympathy to you and the family. I hope these verses will bring you some comfort. Acts 24:15 promises, "that there is going to be a resurrection." Many tragic deaths are caused by what the Bible calls, "time and unforeseen occurrence that befall them all." - Ecclesiastes 9:11b Our loving God doesn't cause sad things to happen to our loved ones, as with serious illness, as James 1:13 helps us to understand, "When under trial, let no one say: "I am being tried by God. For with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone."
2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 speaks of God as "the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our tribulation." 1 Peter 5:7 lets us know that we can "throw all our anxiety upon (God), because he cares." And Isaiah 65:17b tells us that "the former things will not be called to mind, neither will they come up into the heart." - Thus the heartbreak that we experience now, won't even be remembered after Jehovah God resurrects our loved ones; thereby undoing the sad effects of death and the pain being separated from them brings.
Please read John 11:11-15 because there death is likened to sleep. When Jesus' friend Lazarus died, Jesus spoke of his death as 'sleep' and said that he was going to 'awaken' him. Then in verses 34-44 Jesus did resurrect Lazarus back from this sleep of death to life again to the great joy and happiness of his family and friends! Jesus also resurrected a young man, the only son of a widow - Luke 7:11-17 and a 12 year old girl. - Luke 8:40-56 This shows that Jesus has the power to resurrect our loved ones too in the future when the time comes for the resurrection!
Thinking about the Bible-based hope of a resurrection can be the greatest comfort while grieving the loss of a loved one. That is what Lauren, a woman whose teenage brother died in an accident, found to be true. "No matter how bad I felt," she says, "I would pick up the Bible and read, even if it was just one verse. I picked verses that were particularly encouraging, and I read them over and over again. I took comfort, for example, from Jesus´ words to Martha after Lazarus´ death. He said to her: `Your brother will rise.´"-John 11:23.
Then Revelation 21:4 will be fulfilled, "And (God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." - Just imagine -a world with no tears of sorrow, no pain, and no death! And no sickness of any kind as Isaiah 33:24 promises, "no resident will say: 'I am sick.'"
Loved ones will be resurrected, and welcomed back by loving family and friends right here on the earth in the midst of peaceful, beautiful, paradise conditions as Psalms 37:10, 11, 29 tell about, 10 "And just a little while longer, and the wicked one will be no more; and you will certainly give attention to his place, and he will not be. 11 But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace. 29 The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it."
Many pray saying these words found in the Lord's Prayer at Matthew 6:10, "Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth." - Thus many are really praying for better conditions to come right here on the earth.
I hope that you will find comfort in your memories, perhaps by looking at pictures, and I hope these and other verses will bring you comfort, peace, and hope.
And will you please look at the web site, www.watchtower.org as it contains more comfort that is solidly based on God's Word the Bible, and it shares what has helped others to cope with their grief. When on the site, please type, 'Coping with the loss of a loved one' in the search box, found at the upper right side, and then please click on 1. "Loss of a Loved One: An Almost Unbearable Loss." And then after reading the short first page, please click on the underlined words, "cope with sorrow' and then after reading this next page, please again click on the underlined words, 'effective ways to cope.' This will enable you to read the article in its entirety. This is one of the most comforting articles that I've read in a long time, and I hope that you will find some comfort from it.
Take care,
Sincerely Yours,
Cindy
Michelle
March 1, 2012
So I started my religion classes last night. I'll be making all my sacraments at Easter Vigil mass. I have choosen to celebrate your life this year by having my sacrament party on your birthday and my saints feast day. Its because of you that I have decided to make my sacraments. So now Ed's mom is with you. Please look after her and show her the ropes. Love and miss you!
Maria
February 3, 2012
Matt, well it's Jeffs team in the superbowl!!! I'll bet he's pretty excited.... please let him know how much we are thinking of him and yes, I even hope the Giants win!!!!
I heard you two have become good friends and you were there for him when he reached heaven.......I didn't doubt that for a minute......always remember how much we love and miss you - and thank you for taking care of our Jeff too...... let him know how much we miss and love him too.
Michelle
January 25, 2012
Hey there kiddo, how are you? Yesterday was daddy's birthday, I went to mass and then to the cemetary. I know this year you would be proud of me, between getting my degree and making my sacraments - its a big year. People really just dont get how it feels to lose a sibling or even parent, but especially a sibling. Its really difficult. Its almost 5 years and it seems like forever, yet it really is just a drop of sand in the hourglass called time. Well just thought I give a quick note, although I do speak to you and dad every day. Sometimes I feel the need to just write it too. Love you XXOO
Adriana M.
January 20, 2012
I pray and talk to u all the time but its never the same. I miss u so much and wish u were still here. I know u in a much better place and just want the pain of u not being around to get better someday. I'm trying my best to be the awesome person u always believed I could be and I hope do far that I've made u proud. I love u always and forever. <3
Karen
January 16, 2012
Darling son
Just thinking about you at this time. Miss your warmth and smile so much. Iclose my eyes and see your face before me.
Love you
Mommy
December 26, 2011
Matt, and yet another Christmas without you! Remembering all our Angels in heaven at Christmas and always.......
love and miss you!
Michelle
December 14, 2011
Hi kiddo I know its a long time since I wrote, but you know not a day goes by that I do not think or even speak to you. What a friggin tough year. But made it through and thats what counts right? Another year is coming to an end. Another year without you, daddy and our grandparents. I have alot going on, I am getting my assosicates degree with the Jan. graduation class. Now its onto my social work degree. Got a puppy this year, well of course you know that - silly me. Buster, and boy does his name fit him. Brought life back into Zoey. She's a puppy again. Daddy will be happy about that. Sorry I haven't gone to the cemetary. I just can't bring myself to go. When I do go, Ed comes with me and fixes/cleans up yours and dad's area. Hopefully 2012 will be a better year for mom and I, can you please see to that? Going to be making my sacraments at St. Adalberts. I may choose your birthday as the day, so of as a tribute to my baby brother. I love and miss you, and daddy so much. I am so strong infront of mommy cause I feel one person sad is enough. Love you!!
Karen
November 28, 2011
Matt
This Thanksgiving was another holiday spent in the hospital for Michelle and I. Life has really thrown us curves and they keep coming. I hold on to the memories of our last thanksgiving together with Nicole and her family. It was a wonderful and hopeful time and I cherish those memories more than I can express in words. Holidays are not the same
and they just make me miss you, dad and grandpa more.
Love you my darling
Mom
November 23, 2011
Matt, another Thanksgiving without you. I always remember your thoughts of this holiday and now I find myself telling others! Tomorrow is my Dad's birthday please give him a big hug from me and tell him how much I love and miss him! Wishing you, Jeff and my Dad a happy Thanksgiving in heaven, Thinking of you always - Luv u, Maria
Lorenzo Fortunato
November 7, 2011
Hi Buddy. A friend of mine from Brooklyn just died of Lymphoma. He was my age. His name is Donnie & he was a great guy. I was just with him a few months ago. God bless you & Donnie. I miss you both...
October 31, 2011
Matt, another halloween!!! always think of you sitting outside handing candy out to the kids....it was a beautiful day! - (not this year.... cold, snow it's been crazy) think of you all time but, it's at times like this I like to recall the special memories we have of you. love and miss you, Maria
Karen
October 25, 2011
Matt
4 months have passed since I saw the oncologist . I am having tests tomorrow and I feel anxious that the results may be bad. Please be near me tomorrow .Dad better be there too!!!
Forever in my heart
Mommy
September 7, 2011
Matt
School starts tomorrow. I remember how you were not able to sleep the night before. You were a great role model and mentor to all your students.That is really your legacy. In your short life you made a difference in many young lives.
You live forever in many hearts. A toast to you my darling son.
Mommy
Lorenzo Fortunato
September 7, 2011
Hi Buddy. I lost a new friend of mine named Bob this week. He had lymphoma. I remember when Dr. Roboz told me you passed away. I cried a lot. Life is so sad at times. I miss you & your positive spirit. You were a great guy. I was looking forward to hanging out with you after we both got out of the hospital. You were a blessing to me when I was diagnosed about 5 years ago. I'm trying to enjoy life as much as possible when I feel well. I'll never forget you pal. God bless you & your family....
August 18, 2011
My sweet son,
My surgery went well and I know that it was because of all my angels being by my side. Yesterday was a tough day for me
for some reason. I miss your smile and your voice and your caring ways. Tears just flow.
Love you
Mommy
August 3, 2011
Darling Matt
Tomorrow is another surgery day for me. Please be near and watch over me. I know my angels will be caring for me.
Give your dad lots of hugs for me.Dad's 2 year anniversary is coming up. I miss you guys so much and please give gramps a big hug too. Your teams are doing well and I know this would have made you so pleased.
Love you
Mommy
July 28, 2011
Your Mom and I think alot alike - Monday I went to the basement and was thinking how this was your last week with us. We were preparing for you to come home.... don't understand it and guess we never will.... We miss you dearly and hope you know how much we all loved you... You are always in my heart and I take you with me each and every day. Love, Maria
adriana
July 27, 2011
I been trying to be alright and feeling normal for every bday and anniversary that would have involved you having to be around but its hard. I really miss u and this week this month is the hardest. I miss your hugs and advice so much. I wish that I could have said the things I know and feel now. It weird because I know that you know how much I love and appreciative you but I wish I would have told.you more often. I love u dad with all my heart and send big hugs your way. Your always in my heart and mind
July 22, 2011
Matt
This is a tough week for me. I keep remmebering your last week here with us. Your courage and determination are etched in my memory. You were such a brave soul. Missing you more than ever my darling.
love you
mommy
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