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Matthew Lennon Obituary

LENNON, MATTHEW JOSEPH Matthew Joseph Lennon, 52, passed away Friday January 14, 2011, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the brother of Eugene (Kathleen) Lennon, Albert J. Lennon, Laura Lennon and Maranne (Louis) Petrillo, all of East Haven. He also leaves behind his nephew Michael Lennon, nieces Kristy (Paul) Taboada, Gena (Jason) Gomez, Gianna Petrillo, a great-niece Avery, a great-nephew Oliver and God-daughter Ainsley Iovanna. Matt was employed by Branhaven Chrysler for many years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9a.m. in St Clare Church. Friends are asked to go directly to church. Burial in East Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4-8 pm in Clancy Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. www.clancyfuneralhome.com

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Published by New Haven Register from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17, 2011.

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Dianne Torre Tsilfoglou

January 9, 2024

Hey Matt, earth ain´t the same without you. I can only imagine what you would be saying about the state of affairs down here. You are missed by so many you left behind. Rest in Peace

Dianne Torre

January 10, 2020

I will always remember the fun times working together at Sealy. All the laughs in the break room. You were a great friend gone too soon.

Hugh T Meehan

January 10, 2012

I Miss you something Awful Matty-O. I know God has you in a great place.One year so fast.......love you.

Hugh T

Marianne Lennon-Petrillo

April 4, 2011

"AND JESUS PUT FORTH HIS HAND AND TOUCHED HIM"

MATTHEW 8:13 kjV

I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER .MY BROTHER ,MARIANNE LENNON- PETRILLO

Marianne Petrillo

February 4, 2011

We thank everyone for your kind expressions of sympathy ,and love to our family . Until we meet again our dear Matt.Love never dies.Your sister Marianne & all of us.xoxooxoxoxox

January 19, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. I remember him as a young man and always with a smile and ready to help everyone. He was indeed a "gentle man". My heart goes out to all of you. Marianne Castellon

Charlie&Britta Parsons

January 18, 2011

I was a blessed man the day God allowed my path to cross with Matt. Never a kinder man have I ever met! He accepted us into his life as if we were family, and loved us as a brother and sister. You will be greatly missed but NEVER forgoten!

REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIEND!!!

Cami DiGioia

January 18, 2011

To my second family! I love you all very much and deeply will miss Uncle Matt with all his funny stories, quirky faces and just the love he had for everyone he encountered! All my love! <3

Margie O'Connor

January 18, 2011

Forever with your Mom...Rest in peace my friend..You will be missed.

Claudia & Tom Murtagh

January 17, 2011

We were deeply saddened when we learned about Matt’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

Gloria Petruzzelli

January 17, 2011

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you at this time. I will always remember Matt as a very kind and caring person with a smile at all times. He will be missed by many. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

allyson marcino

January 17, 2011

You truly will be missed, however, your memory will always be with everyone who knew you. The"guys" especially when making the yearly trips for years to the Army - Navy game, All the laughs and good times that were also shared by us. We love you Matt. Our deepest sympathy to your family from ours. The Marcino's

Gloria Petruzzelli

January 17, 2011

Laura, Al, Mariaane & Gene:

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this time. I will always remember Matt smiling and having a good time.

Edith,Iona,&Betty

January 17, 2011

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

January 17, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Lennon Family. I am sure Matt will be sadly missed by all of you. I know the family for many years and they are very kind and caring people. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Ann (Cestaro) Dielsi

January 17, 2011

Laura, Marianne and family--so sorry to read about Matt's passing--I know what pain you are going thru, I lost by brother Anthony when he was only 48 years old, please take comfort in the fact that he is reunited with your Mom and Dad.
JoAnn Petruzzelli

Fran and John O'Brien

January 16, 2011

Fran and John here. We remember Matt - such a nice guy. Eoin just reminded us of the fun he had with Matt in the hotel at Christopher and Susie's wedding. Our deepest sympathy to Matt's family on their very sad loss and to Aiveen, Chris, Stephen and Ainsley whom we know will miss Matt dreadfully. XXX Fran and John

Reg. & Mary Byrne

January 16, 2011

On Behalf of all the friends Matt made on his trip to Ireland, a few years ago. I extend their deepest sympathies as well as our own, Matt was a lovely kind person, he will be missed by all who knew & loved him
Reg. & Mary Byrne

Aiveen&Chris Iovanna

January 16, 2011

Matt was a wonderful friend to all of us and godfather to Ainsley. Words can not express our feeling of loss. we will treasure our memories.
Aiveen

January 16, 2011

Matt was a wonderful friend to all of us and godfather to Ainsley. Words can not express our feeling of loss. we will treasure our memories.
Aiveen

Aiveen&Chris Iovanna

January 16, 2011

Matt was a wonderful friend to all of us and godfather to Ainsley. Words can not express our feeling of loss. we will treasure our memories.
Aiveen

aiveen iovanna

January 16, 2011

Matt was a wonderful friend to all of us and godfather to Ainsley. Words can not express our feeling of loss. we will treasure our memories.
Aiveen

Dianne (Torre) Tsilfoglou

January 15, 2011

Matt, you will be sorrily missed by all whom you have touched. I will always remember your gentle demeanor, kind words and sweet smile. Always a true gentleman. My prayers go out to you that you may rest in peace and to your family who must endure the heartache to follow. With Love, Dianne (Torre) Tsilfoglou

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