Matthew Gary Perez

1977 - 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Matthew Gary Perez of Metairie, LA announce his passing on July 28th, 2020 at the young age of 43. Matthew was born on July 19th, 1977 alongside his twin brother, Brandon Luis Perez in Metairie, LA. He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Emile Perez; his wife of 13 years, Sarah Culotta Perez; father William Perez; brothers Brandon and Damien Perez; sister Kristen Perez Keller (Beau); nieces and nephew, Lily Perez, Brayden, Parker and Hadley Keller; as well as numerous friends who were like family. Matthew is preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Turcotte Perez; maternal grandparents, Gary and Joan Turcotte, Paternal Grandparents, Luis and Consuelo Perez, and Paternal Uncle, Luis Perez. Matthew was an affectionate and devoted father to his son Emile, who loved to take him hunting and fishing whenever the opportunity arose. He was a graduate of Jesuit High School ('96) and Loyola University, and was someone who never met a stranger. He had such a special way of making whoever crossed his path feel special, heard and loved. His free spirit will be missed by many and there will be an enormous void left on this earth without his physical presence. He always had such a gift of explaining the after life in such a beautiful way, so we will gaze at the planets and stars and remember him fondly. A private service will be held at the family's request out of compassion for his son. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Matthew's name to Magnolia School, 100 Central Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121.