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Matthew Frei Obituary

FREI - Matthew Joseph, age 2 years of Hawthorne on Wednesday, May 28, 2003. Beloved son of Brian and Cindy (Kenerson) Frie and loving brother of Jenna Frei at home. Grandson of Robert and Jeanette (Gatto) Frei of Hawthorne, Angel (Malzone) and Gerry Peters of Hawthorne, and Dana and Sallie Kenerson of California. Great-grandson of Fred Frei of Paramus. Nephew of Kevin and Lisa Kenerson, Dana Kenerson, Craig Kenerson, Kara and Tom Walls, Robert and Laurie Frei and Robin Frei. Also survived by many great aunts and uncles and many cousins. The funeral will depart 9 AM Saturday, May 31, 2003 from the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne for a 10 AM Mass at St. Anthony's RC Church. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The family would appreciated in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to "Tomorrow's Children Fund", 30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on May 29, 2003.

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Jennifer Puch

June 6, 2003

I am deeply sorry and wish to offer my condolences to Matthew's family and friends. I believe that he is in a better place and is watching over you now.

Denice Diss

May 30, 2003

To the Frei Family,

I do not know if you remember us, we met you at Hackensack Hospital where our son Michael is also being treated for a rare childhood cancer. I would often see you and your mom in clinic and speak of the people I knew from Hawthorne. Your Matthew was a beautiful child. When we heard of your loss my heart broke. I will keep your family in our prayers and you will always be in our thoughts.

Denice, Mike and Michael Diss

Joe Cutri

May 30, 2003

To The Frei Family,



I am so very sorry to hear about Matthew. I do not know if you remember me, but we met at Hackensack Hospital when my brother was in for the meningitis. I just want you to know that although I will not be attending services with my parents due to previous obligations, I am extremely sorry for your loss. Matthew was a true blessing to this Earth and him and the rest of your family will be in my prayers for a very long time. God bless you all.

Debbie Stanzione

May 30, 2003

To Matthews Family,



I just became a mother for the first time in February, so I truly understand the love a parent has for a child. I can't imagine my life without my son, so I can't imagine what you are going through. I do believe Matthew is in a better place and he has become your guardian angel. You were blessed to have him for the time you did and you are that much better for having him in your lives. My family and I will have you and Matthew in our prayers. God Bless You.



Debbie Stanzione

John Farina

May 29, 2003

To the Family of Matthew:



I do not have the words to properly say how sorry I am for your family. I am a stranger, I don't know your family, but I became very sad and upset when I read about Matthew in the paper. I needed to let you know that I will keep your family in my prayers and my thoughts. That does not sound like much, I know. I am sure many other people will be praying and thinking of Matthew and your family as well. May God guide you through this very difficult time, and may it bring you some degree of comfort to know that many people care.



God bless...

John Farina

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