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Steve Mathews Obituary

MATHEWS - Steve, 51, of Speonk, NY on October 11, 2007. Beloved husband of Jane (nee Thorp). Loving father of Steven and Melissa. Loving son of Margaret Bonerfant and son-in-law of Sheila Thorp. Dear brother of Edward, Gary, William, Kevin, Scott, Marlene, and Guy. Survived by many loving brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws and nieces and nephews. Reposing Sunday 7-9PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Follett & Werner Funeral Home, 60 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach,. Religious Services Monday Evening 8PM. Cremation Private.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 13, 2007.

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Jane Mathews

October 11, 2009

~Steve~

Two years, where has the time gone? Melissa and I went down to Shore Road today and thought about you.

Miss you everyday..

Love, Jane

Chrissy Zammit

July 16, 2009

Steve ~

Thought of you at the 4th of July Party. Missed you at the grill taking "special orders" from everyone.

Missed your burgers.

Jane Mathews

July 5, 2009

~Steve~

Went to East Marion July 4th party and had a fun time. It was not the same without you though. The grill needed your help...

Jane

June 21, 2009

Happy Father's Day. We all miss you.

Love,
Steven, Melissa and Jane

April 18, 2009

Steve,

Today is Melissa's 19th Birthday. How she grew up so fast I don't know. She will always be your "MOUSE".

Love, Jane

Julia & Mary Thorp

April 14, 2009

Hey Steve-
Shorty and I want to wish you a Happy Birthday. We think of you often and always say a prayer for you in heaven. Watching SpongeBob always reminds us of you--gotta keep laughing and smiling!!
Happy Birthday!
Love, Julia(Shorty) and Mary

Jane Mathews

April 14, 2009

~Steve~

Today would have been your 53rd birthday, but you were taken from us too soon. Have a great birthday in Heaven. You are always in my thoughts.

Love,Jane

February 14, 2009

Steve,

You and your family were thought of today.

Jane Mathews

January 7, 2009

Steve~

Today we were married 25 years ago. I am so sad that you are not here with me today and everyday.

Love, Jane

Mary and Julia

January 1, 2009

Hey Steve-
Happy New Year! Yes, it was Shorty's birthday today (13!!)and she missed you cooking her steak out on the grill for her birthday dinner. (No rain today, only frigid temperatures). Instead we went out for steak at a restaurant with Gram, Jane and Melissa. Keep watching down over Shorty-she misses you. We think of you often and always remember your laugh and lively and caring ways.

Jane Mathews

January 1, 2009

Happy New Year 2009. Love You.

Jane

December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas, Steve.

Jane Mathews

December 25, 2008

Dear Steve,

Merry Christmas in heaven. I can't believe this is the second one without you. Melissa and I went to Kevins house and had a few good
laughs. Melissa is the spitting image of you. She certainly is her fathers daughter and is the life of the party just like you were.

It was a warm sunny day today and I took a ride down to Cupsogue and I wished I could could have gone clamming. I picked my campsite out for next summer overlooking the bay.

I miss and think about you everyday.

Love, Jane

November 27, 2008

A Thanksgiving Prayer
Dear Father who art in Heaven...
Please join our family on this Thanksgiving day
And bless each one as we sit down to pray
As we remember those who have joined You above
So dearly missed and deeply loved.
Please provide us strength on this Thanksgiving day
Bless us with memories of those faraway...
Please grant patience to family and friends as we grieve
And help us reach out to others who are bereaved.
We give thanks to You on this Thanksgiving day....
For Your presence in our lives each and everyday.
For Your comfort, guidance, and never ending love...
And for taking care of our loved ones...in Heaven above.
As we light this candle on this Thanksgiving day...
And it glows in memory of those in Heaven today....
May their lights always shine down on us and give us light...
And may we feel their presence along with Yours tonight.
May the peace and tranquility of this Thanksgiving day
Be an everlasting light within each of us along the way...
Lets bow our heads and give our Thanks to God above..
For our blessings, whether on earth or in Heaven above… Amen

Thinking of Steve, Jane, Steven and Melissa on this day of thanks.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.

October 15, 2008

To the Mathews Family,
Remembering Steve... He has not truly left you. He is right there. He is the sunshine in the sky. He is the rainbows that appear after the storms. He is the warm glow you feel in your heart when you think of him. He is the gentle wind that blows. He is anything that is good, happy, loving, and strong. These are all signs from Steve that he is with you always.

May God bless you with peace and comfort.

A Friend

October 12, 2008

Jane, Melissa, and Steven,
An anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow. Remembering each of you on the 1st anniversary of Steve's passing and hoping that you are all doing okay.

Mary and Julia Thorp

October 12, 2008

Steve-
Julia and I thought about you yesterday, October 11th. This past year has gone by so fast. We gave Melissa and Jane a box of chocolate covered cherries, a SpongeBob lollipop and some flowers,too (some of your favorite things). Don't worry, you are not forgotten. There are so many things that always remind us of "good ole Uncle Steve".
We always laugh or have a good chuckle when we remember you. Julia says that there is a new SpongeBob episode coming out. She will have to watch it and think of you everytime she laughs. Jane, Steven and Melissa will always have you, their Angel, watching over them as time goes on. Bye for now. Rest in peace.

October 12, 2008

Steve,

The year has gone so fast. You are sorely missed at all of our family's functions.

Thinking of you, Jane, Steven and Melissa on this 1st anniversary.

We miss your smiling face.

Chrissy

Jane Mathews

October 11, 2008

Steve,

Where has the year gone? It seems like just yesterday that you were here with us. Not a day goes by that I don't miss and think about you.

Took the camper down to the beach for the weekend. Thanks for giving me a nice sunny warm weekend. You know I love the sunshine.

Miss and love you......

Love,

Jane

Melissa Mathews

October 11, 2008

Hi Dad,
I can't believe it's been a year already. I seems like I saw you just yesterday. I miss and think about you everyday. Each month on the 11th I go down to Shore Rd. to make sure "the water's still there". Don't worry it is. Today were going to Colleen's wedding but of course it won't be the same with out you, the life of the party.

Love, Mouse

Jane Mathews

August 11, 2008

Can't believe it has been ten month's today since you passed away. They say time heals all wounds...but I don't know if I believe that...

Melissa goes to your favorite spot on the 11th of each month to think about you.

Miss You....

Love, Jane

Jane Mathews

July 24, 2008

Hey Steve,

We hooked up the trailer this week and took it down to Cupsogue. I guess I really did pay attention when you hooked it up....I just think you were looking down on us and saying you can do it...missed you clamming with me.

Miss you......

Love, Jane

July 23, 2008

Dear Steve ~

The 4th of July party was not the same without you at the grill. My burger just didn't taste the same. You were sorely missed

We think of you often...

Love,

Chrissy

Jane Mathews

July 13, 2008

Steve,

Had the kids graduation party yesterday at Grams house. You were missed by everyone. As usual I cooked too much food but then again when has anyone left our parties hungry? I missed you helping me in the" production line".

We took you to the party so you wouldn't miss anything..

Miss you everyday.

Love, Jane

Jane Mathews

June 28, 2008

Steve,

Today, Melissa graduated from high school. I can still remember what she wore to school the first day.

She rebelled and wrote EASTPORT on her cap. So all three of you have graduated from Eastport...No ESM for her...

You would be very proud of her. Miss you everyday.

Love, Jane

Jane Mathews

June 15, 2008

Steve,

Happy Fathers Day in heaven. Its going to be a tough day for all us.

We miss, love and think of you everyday.

Love,
Jane, Steven & Melissa

Jane Mathews

June 5, 2008

Steve,

Today was Melissa's senior prom. Wow, did she look beautiful..."I don't know if you would have let her out of the house." No need to worry she was in good hands with Ryan.

Miss you everyday.

Love, Jane

Jane Mathews

May 21, 2008

Steve,

Today is Steven's 23rd birthday. I remember the look and joy on your face when the doctor said it was a boy, a big boy at that... all 9lbs 10ozs.
He has grown into a good man that you were always so proud of.

Love, Jane

Jane Mathews

May 20, 2008

Steve,

Steven has graduated from college this past weekend. I still remember when we drove him up the first time and the look on his face as we came over the hill into Oswego, well five years later he has his degree. You were always so proud of him...

Love, Jane

Jane Mathews

April 18, 2008

Steve,

Today is your "Little Mouse's" 18th Birthday. What a blessing she is. You would be very proud of her.

Love, Jane

Mary Thorp

April 14, 2008

Dear Steve-
Julia and I thought of you today-your birthday --Happy Birthday-We think of you often and remember you through our memories that make us smile and laugh. You meant so much to many people and are missed a lot. Happy Birthday.

Jane Mathews

April 14, 2008

Dear Steve
Happy 52nd Birthday in Heaven. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I love and miss you everyday.

Love, Jane

April 13, 2008

Happy Birthday, Steve

We miss you very, very much!

Love,

Chrissy

Julia Thorp

April 13, 2008

Dear Uncle Steve,
You are always in my thoughts. Since tomorrow is your birthday I thought I would just send you special birthday wishes. Today while I was watching Spongebob I was thinking of you everytime I laughed. I miss you everyday and say a prayer for you every night. ttly.......Happy Birthday
From Shorty

Jane Mathews

March 31, 2008

Dear Steve
Today is my birthday and I miss that special card that you always gave so much thought into buying for me. I miss you everyday.

Love, Jane

Christine Zammit

February 28, 2008

Hey Steve ~

Thinking of you as I cleaned my wood floors today. As you taught me, all you need is water and vinegar. I hope my floors are shining up on you as you are shining down on all of us.

Thinking of you,

Chrissy

Jane Mathews

February 4, 2008

Steve, your beloved Giants won the Super Bowl. Melissa and I took you to Kevins to root on the Giants and they won for you. I picked number 51 your age in a box at the bagel store and I won. I truly beleive that you were sending us a message.
We love and miss you everyday.
Love, Jane & Melissa

a caring relative

December 26, 2007

Merry Christmas, Steve.

We all love and miss you very much.

Cathy Viets

October 16, 2007

Dear Mickey,

Your cousin Jeanne e-mailed me about the death of your beloved son. So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Our children passing before us, the parent, has to be the most difficult. Please accept
my sympathy and my prayers go out for you and all of the family.

Only God's Word the Bible can give us the comfort that is needed to cope with the loss of our loved ones.

Fondly, Cathy (Kurdt) Viets

Heather

Heather Froeschl

October 15, 2007

You are all in my heart and I so wish I could be there. With all of my love and memories of cousin Steve's laughs,
Heather (Brush) Froeschl and family

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