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Matthew Jacques Obituary

JACQUES, MATTHEW "MATTY" Matthew "Matty" Joseph Jacques, beloved six year old son of Alphonse M. and Melissa Rohloff Jacques of North Haven, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Manhattan, NY with his loving family by his side. Matty was born in New Haven on January 8, 2007 and was a first grade student at Montowese School, North Haven. Matty loved the game of football and baseball: touched the lives of many in and out of his community and fought a brave and courageous battle with a bright smile and a "thumbs up". Brother of Nicholas and Tyler Jacques. Grandson of Paul Jacques, Deborah Gaudio, George Rohloff and Claire Purcella Edwards. Great-Grandson of Alphonse Gaudio and Norma Jacques. Great-Great grandson of Mae Gaudio. Nephew of Nicole, Taylor and Jordan Jacques. Cousin of Gabby Cunha. Also survived by many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family and friends are invited to go directly to the Dunbar United Church of Christ, 419 Dunbar Hill Rd., Hamden Wednesday morning, Oct. 2nd at 11:00 to attend a funeral service and are also invited to attend the committal services immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Tuesday, Oct. 1st from 3 to 8 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. www.northhavenfuneral.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Laureen Bernacchia

October 2, 2013

Missy & Al and family,No words can express
the loss of Matty. He touched so many with his courage and strength. God bless you all

October 2, 2013

Melissa, Al, Grandma Debbie, Grandma Claire, Grandpa George, and Great Grandpa Al,
Our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your little angel. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Kerry and Rick Hunter, Kevin ,Brian and Lauren

October 2, 2013

To the Jacques Family and NH Football Team God Bless You Always.Matthew will always be in our hearts.The Keyes Family

Michael Cappello

October 2, 2013

Its amazing how much of an impact a 6 year old boy can have even on complete strangers, Matty you are 1 in a million, raised by a great, loving set of parents. Your strength and courage only outshined by your happiness and personality. The world is a better place to everyone that has ever known you. Al and Melissa, stay strong, Matty is in Heaven continuing the work he started here, and you need to be strong and proud, just as he was. We all love you, and are here for you, together, we can all get through this.

Kim Footit

October 2, 2013

My little man your smile is forever with me. Al and Melissa there are no words I can say other then I hope you will find peace in knowing how many people your son has touched in such a short period of time . My condolences to the entire Jacques family god bless you all

Taissia and Patrick Dunn

October 1, 2013

We are all so grateful to have known Matty. He touched so many lives with his beautiful spirit and will live on in our hearts forever. Our love and thoughts are with you!! xoxo

Jossie Cintron

October 1, 2013

I wish I had words to lighten your families agony but sometimes words are just not enough. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Cousins Nate and Renee' Savo

October 1, 2013

Al & Missy,
Our thoughts are always with you and we are here for whatever you need. We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you have the love of your family behind you.

The Biehls

October 1, 2013

Rest in peace Matthew. Keep scoring touchdowns in heaven ^I^

Sheri and John Colella

October 1, 2013

Al and Melissa, I remember meeting Matty for the first time in Green Acres PreK then at Montowese School. Your son always was smiling and making every one around him his friend. I know Sean and Ellie P. talk about him often and I am proud to say that I met a remarkable child through them. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and hope that seeing how loved he was will give you strength when you feel you have none. Bless your family.

Maricela Rodriguez-LeViness, RN

September 30, 2013

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

September 30, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I knew your aunt Denise in
high school. You are all in
my thoughts and prayers

Terry Gambardella

September 30, 2013

Rest in peace sweet little boy. God bless your family

John Kearney

September 30, 2013

Your thoughts are in my prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy Perrotti

September 30, 2013

Matty taught us how to love life and live every day to the fullest.He brightened up anywhere he went with his beautiful smile.Melissa And Al and family there are no words to say to lessen the pain but know that Matty drew his strength from both of you.Not all parents have the beautiful words described like Matty has been. You are special people to have created such a wonderful family. Heaven just got a lot brighter! God bless you now and always,The Perrotti family

Lisa Scoppetto

September 30, 2013

RIP little angel

JOHN MATURO

September 29, 2013

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BEEN WATCH HIS TRANSPLANT ON NEWS 8

Jeff and Kimberly Ryder

September 29, 2013

Forever in our hearts...

Al and Melissa, so sorry...there are no words. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Paul c. Jacques

September 29, 2013

Dear Matthew, There when you came into this world and . you changed my world. You were the light of my life and I love you so,so much. I will for-ever miss that smile and horsing around. I know God is watching over you until we are together again. Love Poppy!!!!!

September 29, 2013

Although I only knew Mattie for the short time he was in PreK3 at Green Acres, I'll never forget his bubbly personality and wonderful smile. Miss Carla

Deborah Jacques Tropiano

September 29, 2013

Love you.....

DIANE SALVATI

September 29, 2013

DEB & FAMILY MY THOUGTHS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MY YOU REST IN PEACE MATTY.

September 29, 2013

R.I.P sweet angel. Thank you for letting us all be a part of your life. At 6 years old you were a true inspiration to us all. You will be in our hearts forever.??????

Agnes Keefe

September 29, 2013

Rest in peace, sweet, little angel! May the Lord give your mom, dad and your entire family peace, strength and the determination to continue! You touched so many people's lives. Agnes Keefe and family

Pat Sobocinski

September 29, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss. I feel like I know Matty from you sharing his story on FB. Thank you. What a beautiful, courageous little man with a smile like no other. Now an Angel in Heaven. RIP Matty and God Bless the family.

Gina Finley

September 29, 2013

There are no words to make this any easier...I will always remember that smile. My thoughts and prayers are with your family...heaven has gained a beautiful Angel!

A Trumbull Mom

September 29, 2013

I saw his story on channel 8 and prayed that his heart transplant would make him better. I never met him, but when I saw him on tv you couldn't help but love him- he was such a cute kid! I cried when I heard the news. May he rest in peace.

alyssa thody

September 29, 2013

R.i.p beauitful angel you will be missed by so many people. I rememver when i first heard about you on the news, you stole my heart. My prayers go to you family and fly high lil angel

Evelyn Dunbar

September 29, 2013

Good night sweet prince. You are forever safe in God's arms. Amen.

Courtney Ciszewski

September 29, 2013

I miss you so much, Matty. You are the best.
Love, Courtney

Tom/Bev Zingarella

September 29, 2013

In your short time on earth, you taught us all some very important lessons. May your Mom, Dad and Family be sustained by beautiful memories. Rest easy in the arms of our Lord.

Debra Booze

September 29, 2013

Much love little man as you move on to your next mission . You will be missed .

September 29, 2013

May he Rest in Peace.

September 29, 2013

With many thoughts and deepest sympathy for the loss of your precious son, I pray that, with time, God will ease your pain. (Psalm 147:3)

Khrissie Schupp

September 29, 2013

Rest in peace Matty. God bless his family. Such a tragedy.

September 29, 2013

Debbie & family-I am so, so sorry for the loss of your beautiful and spunky little boy. He was always dancing, smiling and such a sweetheart in spite of the difficulties this little angel
faced everyday.
Betsy Valentino

September 29, 2013

Rest in peace Matty. Your smile and laughter will always be remembered.

Terri and Don Carter

September 29, 2013

Missy and Al,
There are no words to express how deeply saddened we are to hear of Matty's passing. He will always be a true inspiration to us and will forever be our hero. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With all our love and support,

September 28, 2013

Sorry for your loss of Matthew prayers are with you

Maria Papa

September 28, 2013

Debbie, Matthews mom and dad and family, and grandpa Al, I am so sorry for your loss. Words can not express my sadness for all of you. He made a difference in this world, showed he was a brave little boy , and I do think Matthew possitive energy will be remembered in all of us, even if you did not know him personally . Again so very sorry to all of you.

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