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Matthew Lada Obituary

Matthew Thomas Lada, 38, died at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was a creative artist and architect who loved his family and enjoyed music, reading and cared deeply for animals. Surviving are his son, James Ray Lada of Chapel Hill; parents, Thomas and Kathleen Lada of Raleigh; sisters, Julie Anne Sink and husband David of Bamberg, Germany and Emily Kate Lada and husband Michael Ball of Raleigh; brother, Aaron T. Lada and wife Melinda of Wilkesboro; nieces, Lauren Sink and Evelyn Ball; nephews, Alexander Sink, Matthew Sink and Owen Ball. A memorial service will be held 10 am Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at the Doggett Center, 600 Bilyeu Street, Raleigh, NC. Private burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Doggett Center following the graveside service. The family will receive friends at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, St. Mary’s Street from 7-8:30pm on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Parish Outreach, 2013 N. Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604. Condolences may be made to the family at www.brownwynne.com

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Published by The News & Observer on Nov. 13, 2009.

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November 17, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope your wonderful memories of such a special son will bring you comfort in the days ahead.
With love, Jane & Bob Coseo (Kathy's cousin) Cape Cod

Richard Carullo

November 17, 2009

"Please accept the deep condolences of the Carullo Family for your family's loss. I know Julie and that makes me very aware that anyone associated with this family is a wonderful human being and deserves the love and respect of us all!" "May God Bless you all during this time. Rejoice in the fact that Matthew is now with our Lord!"

With Respect ,
MSG Richard Carullo

Bill Wallace

November 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bill Rhodes

November 16, 2009

I am truly sorry for your family's loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 15, 2009

To the Lada family,

I roomed with Matt at UNCC and it was most likely the best year that I've ever had. Knowing Matt enriched me a great deal at the age of 18-19. I am stunned and saddened by this news, as I just received it a few minutes ago. Please know that I have always remembered Matt fondly, and I WILL always remember Matt and the year we had together as friends very fondly. So sorry for your loss.

Sincerely, Todd (Charlotte)

Peggy Taylor

November 14, 2009

So sorry for your loss. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Jimmy and Peggy Taylor
Mary Taylor Darlington (class of 90)

Bob & Bonnie Ropiak

November 14, 2009

We are truly sorry for your loss and were shocked at the news of his passing, he is already in our prayers, and you too are in our prayers

Chris Lewis

November 13, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris Lewis

Mark Sink

November 13, 2009

To the entire Lada family,

Although we may never know your pain, please know that there are others who are thinking of you, grieving with you, and praying for you.

Mark Sink

November 13, 2009

Tom and Kathy, Julie, Emily and Aaron,
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

Rosalyn and Wesley Snyder

Howard & Charlene Dapper

November 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My Matthew's soul rest in peace.

Linda Sink

November 13, 2009

My dear Tom, Kathy and family,

Please know that you are my constant thoughts and prayers. May God sustain you through this difficult time.

Linda Sink

Paul Dawson

November 13, 2009

Tom and Kathleen,
We are very sorry for your loss and can't begin to know how difficult this is for both of you. We wish you the best in getting through this time and our prayers are with you.
Paul, Rose and Elizabeth

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