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Matthew Esposito Obituary
Matthew Stephen Esposito, 39, of Danbury, passed away at Danbury Hospital on Thursday March 27, 2014. Matthew was born in Danbury, son of Stephen T. Esposito of Danbury and the late Doreen (Boshka) Esposito. He was a graduate of Danbury High School and had worked as a stock clerk for the Sports Authority store and part -time at Ability Beyond. In addition to his father, he is survived by his sister Debra Lynn McAuliffe of Vernon and his brother Gregory Esposito of Townsend, DE. He was predeceased by his sister Kerry Ann Esposito. In addition to his immediate family, he is also survived by Stephen's longtime companion Sue Fenty. Matthew was a proud uncle to six nieces and nephews.
Matthew was a fan of the Mets, Yankees and UCONN. He participated in Special Olympics for many years. Matthew will be missed by his longtime girlfriend Valerie Molinaro as well as the caregivers and residents of Shephard Hill. He enjoyed spending time with his social group friends that he met with weekly.
A casual gathering of family and friends to celebrate Matt's life, will be held at one of Matt's favorite restaurants, Pancho's & Gringo's, 779 Federal Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804, on Monday evening, March 31st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ability Beyond, attn. Pamela Szen, 4 Berkshire Blvd. Bethel, CT 06801. To offer condolences to the family, you may visit www.thegreenfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Esposito
Lauri Bouclier
June 11, 2025
We will miss you Matt I know Val misses you so much
Brian Miller
April 2, 2014
Steve, Deb and Family, I have heard so many great things about Matt from my in-laws the McAuliffes over the years. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Verushka Nevadomski
April 1, 2014
Dear Steve and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts. I have such good memories of Matt and will always remember him fondly. I hope knowing that helps you through this difficult time. Take care. Verushka and Family
Anita Penn
April 1, 2014
Dear Steve ,Sue ,Debra,& Greg, I am so very sorry about Matt's passing . What a wonderful son, and brother he was and now Matt continues to help so many others whose lives will change for the better. . Steve, you are the finest of Fathers , so devoted, and involved in your son's life. Your life will change too, so spend it remembering the fun times you had with Matt and know you did a great job raising a remarkable son. Love Anita Penn.
March 31, 2014
I'm thinking about all of you...and remembering Matt fondly. Lisa B.
Kristin Miller (McAuliffe)
March 31, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of Matt. Brian and I have been praying for your whole family during this difficult time. I will continue to be a Yankees fan in his honor!
Karen Hunt
March 31, 2014
Steve and Sue,
My sympathy to you and your family. Matt was a good guy and will be missed.
Karen Hunt
March 31, 2014
Rest in peace, Matt. Your fellow Yankee fan and loving Uncle.Michael.
Yahaira Rodriguez
March 31, 2014
Dear Steve,Sue and Family,
I'm sorry about Matt's sudden passed. He will be always remember as the most helpful,kind men with a great sense of humor. My prayers with you and your family.
With Sympathy,
Philip & Loia Wagner
March 31, 2014
We were sorry to hear the news about Matt. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
March 31, 2014
Dear Steve and family,
Our deepest sympathy to the Esposito Family. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank and Elaine McGuire
Jan & Ed Follert
March 31, 2014
Dear Steve, Sue and family,
Words do not come easy at a time like this. We want you to know how sad we are to hear about Matt's passing. We have good memories to spending some of the holidays with him. Your in our thoughts and may the good memories get you through this difficult time that is ahead.
Much Love and our Deepest Sympathy,
Jan, Ed, Judy and Mark
Dave & Glenda McAuliffe
March 31, 2014
We are so sorry about the loss of Matthew. Dave remembers the baseball game and all the fun they had, he loved Matt so. We also remember many family gatherings. We will always remember him with a smile and are grateful for having known him. You raised a special person who touched many lives. May the Lord bring comfort to all the family at this time.
Anne Marie Marron
March 31, 2014
Dear Steve & Family,
I am very sorry for the loss of Matt. I work at Ability and had the opportunity to see Matt on Monday & Tuesday's when I would let him into the file room so he could do the shredding.
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Katelyn Waite
March 30, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about Matt passing. My father (Dave McAuliffe) used to always tell
me how much he always enjoyed joking around with Matt. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Johnson Kelsey (Mike)
March 30, 2014
Dear Steve, Greg and family,
I'm really sorry to hear about the passing of Matt. My thoughts are with you guys.
Eric & Melissa Peoples
March 30, 2014
Dear Steve and Family,
We were so grieved to hear of Matt's sudden passing. You are all in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. We are standing with you.
Jaime McAuliffe
March 30, 2014
Matt would be happy to see UCONN in the Final Four. We debated after the game how he would have reacted. Anything from excited to a subdued..."I know."
Claudia Anderson
March 30, 2014
Dear Steve and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Matt's passing. I enjoyed getting to know him the many years that he walked every night with Diane, Nancy and me. He kept us up on the family, sports, and general happenings. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sara and Al and Matthew Washicko
March 30, 2014
Dear Steve,
We just learned of Matthew's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. May you find peace through your memories.
Lisa and Andy Ruffles
March 30, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. Please know that we are thinking of you...
March 30, 2014
Dear Steve and family,
We are heartbroken on the passing of Matt. Valerie and Matt were together along time. We will miss him dearly.
We felt he was a part of our family.
Matt was Valeries life.
Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you.
Joanne, Milt, Valerie Molinaro and family.
Ronald Jackson
March 29, 2014
I am sorry to hear of Matt's passing. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
John Ciesielski
March 29, 2014
Dear Steve and Family,
Like everyone I am shocked and saddened by Matt's passing. He was a great person with a big heart and a one of a kind personality. The few years I worked with him at Shepherd Hill were enjoyable ones. I will never forget our friendly conversations that were always kept lively by Matt's inquisitiveness and sense of humor. I am better for having known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
March 29, 2014
May comfort and peace be with you at this most difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Richard & Joanne Murphy
Lori Davis
March 29, 2014
May God comfort, strengthen and give you peace at this time and in the days ahead. You have my deepest condolences. I was a classmate of both Matt and Greg. God bless.
March 29, 2014
Dear Steve and family,
MY heart broke at the news. I can't begin to imagine how you must feel. Matt was a character with a never ending sense of awe and wonder. He had a beautiful mind that I loved listening to the stories that came out of it.
I am so sorry. There just aren't words any where near adequate.
I love you guys and my prayers are with you.
Linda Shea
Anita Chauvin
March 29, 2014
Deepest sympathy for your loss.
Christa Perkins
March 29, 2014
Deb, our hearts are with your family during this time of sadness... The Perkins Family
Maura O'Malley
March 29, 2014
Dear Steve and Family,
We are so saddened at your dear son's passing. We knew him as a wonderful friend and good neighbor to the Shepherd Hill community and a fun member to the Evening Club. His kind presence every time we had the chance to meet will be what we will hold dear.
Rosemary, Ed and Maura O'Malley
WILLIAM ENGLISH
March 29, 2014
Dear Steve and family,
We were both so very sorry to hear of Matt's passing, Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
With our deepest sympathy,
Love, Bill,Maryann and family
March 29, 2014
Dear Steve Greg and Debbie
My heart is saddened to hear of Matts passing May he rest in Paradise God Bless you all Love Cindi Lewis Sebjan and family
Elena Becher
March 29, 2014
Dear steve Debbie and Greg- I opened fb saw this and began to cry,for all the losses you have all had, so much before their time, Tears falling for Matt, and prayers for all. I am in fl so I can't be there with all of you, Love to all , Elena bechet
The Nolan Family
March 29, 2014
Our hearts go out to the Esposito family. Matt was a sweet young man and part of a wonderful, caring family. He will be missed.
Paige Silva
March 29, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to your family. He will be greatly missed. And always in our hearts.
Bob and Lynn Blomquist
March 29, 2014
It's difficult to find the words to express the shock and sadness we felt when we heard of Matt's passing. Matt will always be a part of our fond memories of Old Lantern Road. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave Mawdsley
March 28, 2014
I send my condolences to the family coping with the anguish of Matt's death. I remember his diligence in sweeping his home's driveway and yard of debris and leaves. He seemed a very gentle soul.
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