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for Matthew Goettsch
Angela G
December 8, 2024
Can't believe how long it has been. I remember all the laughs at Park Jr high and at church youth group. Had a dream of u recently. Your still missed by so many. Your in my thoughts.
February 2, 2013
I still and will always miss you and love you. Dad
Matt on the job, 11 March 2008
Helen Hebert
March 8, 2011
Matt on the job, 12 December 2007
Helen Hebert
March 8, 2011
This is such a shock. I had the pleasure of working with Matt on several litigation inspections. My most fond memory is of Matt running off during long breaks to work out, then eating turkey jerky for his lunch. I would reprimand him but he was so young, in great shape, and seemingly invincible. I found a couple of old photos of Matt from jobs past. So long Matt. You made the world a better place during your short visit here.
Erik Allen
February 12, 2011
Thank you Matt for making my cousin so happy, you were a treasure to our family. We miss you and our prayers go out to the entire Goettsch family and his friends for their loss.
Ken Lauranzano
February 8, 2011
My Tribute to Matt Goettsch
Six or seven years ago I met Matt and was immediately drawn to his warmth,openess,and maturity.
It was August of 2004 when we went camping at Clear Lake. Matt was starting law school at USF later that month. I remember being so excited for him. I wanted to know everything about law school. Looking back I was living vicariously through Matt. He was everthing I wanted to be in an earlier life.
Matt had no fear. He knew the direction he was headed and he would get there without any forks in the road. Everytime we would meet,whether for birthdays,Thanksgiving, or Christmas we would talk about his classes,and dive into current events (politics).
Although I felt I was right because I was "older", Matt had "light years" of intelligence on me. Now, that's not undermining my own intelligence. That's just accepting his ability to win a debate.
I remember Matt and his unselfish desire to make kids laugh. Angelina would love to be with Matt. No one else. It was Matt. He was fun, strong, and energetic. Every kids dream. He never tired of it. Every event, it was Matt and Angelina. So much fun. Then Javi came along. Now Matt had two kids to deal with. He did it with enthusiasm.
I look upon this tragedy and wonder why? Why? How could this happen? Not only have we lost a brother, a son, a husband, a friend. But the world has lost a "piece of a jigsaw puzzle".
In sports we always refer to a hard loss as "should,could,and would have". In Matt, "should have" means we were cheated at something. Yes we were! We were cheated to see him grow even more. "Could have" means what Matt's potential was but will never be achieved, at least in this world. "Would have" is what he was destined to achieve. With his dedication and determination he would have captured the world. Whatever his desire he would have succeeded.
As humans we feel cheated. We feel we were deprived at what should have been. We feel lost at what would have been.
I write this as my own tribute to Matt. I thank him for touching my heart for as brief as it was. And as brief as it was, I feel for those who knew him more intimately than me. Your sorrow and hurt as so much greater than mine.
God bless you Matt. I will miss you so much. Thank you for being my friend.
With all my heart,
Ken Lauranzano
Brian & Kelly Hildebrandt
February 6, 2011
Dennis & Family,
Our whole family is saddened by your loss.
Your in our prayers.
Matthew and Victoria Jensen
February 5, 2011
Family and Friends,
Our thoughts and our prayers go out to you in this difficult time and we hope that all the joy Matthew has brought you will ease your loss.
Debbie Snyder-Puder
February 5, 2011
Dear Dennis and family,
I was so very sorry to hear about Matt's accident. I can't imagine your grief. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Jim & Robin McCoy
February 5, 2011
Dennis
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family
Jim & Robin McCoy, Idaho
Carver Reading
February 5, 2011
Jeff and family,
It's been a long time. The memories of our youth seem distant but they remain fresh in my mind. I have very fond memories of spending nights and playing basketball and everything else at your house. The Goettsch family exuded compassion and hospitality for all. Your families core values were life lessons for others.
You and your family remain in our hearts.
Kris Reid
February 5, 2011
Dennis & Family, We were so saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Frank & Kris Reid
Dawn Castillo
February 5, 2011
Dennis and Family....Please accept my deepest sympathies for your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time.
February 5, 2011
Dear Lindsay, Jeff and Dennis,
I am so very sorry to hear the news about Matt. I know that he was a much-loved big brother to both Lindsay and Jeff. May those memories bring some comfort to you in this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Monica Wood
Tamara Torlakson
February 4, 2011
Thinking of you all, sending thoughts and positive vibes your way.
With Love,
The Torlakson's
Brenda & Vince Currivan
February 4, 2011
To the Goettsch Family...There are no words to stop the pain in your hearts at the loss of Matt. But perhaps, these lines of sorrow from friends and acquaintances can help let you know that you have many people thinking of you and letting you know that Matt touched many, many lives during his short time on earth.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dennis & Mary Ann Brungardt
February 4, 2011
Dennis, Nancy, and Family--
Our hearts go out to you at this sorrowful time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis & Mary Ann Brungardt
Fran San Martin
February 4, 2011
Dennis,Orv,and family, My deepest sympathies for your loss of Matthew. My heart goes out to all of you.I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Fran San Martin
February 4, 2011
Dear Dennis, Nancy and family,
It is with broken hearts that we tell you how sorry we are for the tragic death of Matt. There are no words to express our deepest sympathy...just please know that you are in our thoughts.
Tim & Kay Penner
Angela Inzerillo
February 4, 2011
Dennis and Family
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I wanted you to know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Craig and Paulette Carson
February 4, 2011
Dear Dennis, Nancy, Lindsay, Jeff and family,
Words cannot express our sorrow for you at this difficult time. We hope you find comfort in knowing that Matt seemed to have blessed all those around him. He will be remembered with love and affection. Our prayers and love are with you.
February 4, 2011
Dennis, Jeff, and LIndsay,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I have such fond memories of my association and friendship with each of you. I cannot express my sadness. My prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Matt was a wonderful boy who grew to become an accomplished man. He will be missed. Pam Kidder (McKinney Texas)
February 3, 2011
To the entire Goettsch family,
We didn't know Matt, but know what a fantastic brother he was to Lindsay. We are so sorry for your loss, and our thoughts are with you,
-Lissa Tryer and Curtis Salinas
Eileen Alterman
February 3, 2011
Dear Dennis and family,
We are so sorry for this tragedy. Matthew was truly special to all of us and we loved having him as part of our family over the years. May the power of your love for each other help you through this time of sorrow. Our love for him will eternally be in our hearts.
Eileen, Bryan, Justin and Erin Alterman
Karla Skonnord
February 3, 2011
Dennis, Nancy, Jeff & Lindsay:
Words can't express how sorry we feel for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karla, Thor, Ryan & Carly Skonnord
Gayla Miner
February 3, 2011
Dear Dennis & Family: My thoughts & prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Gayla Miner
Brentwood
Jennifer Whitney
February 3, 2011
Dear Dennis and family,
On behalf of my family, please accept our deepest sympathies and find comfort in knowing we share in your grief.
Lori Stritt
February 3, 2011
Dennis and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ken & Sharon Dalton
February 3, 2011
Dennis and Family, our hearts go out to you at this sorrowful time. No words can help ease your loss, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Lopez
February 3, 2011
Dear Dennis and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and may each new day provide you with strength.
Denise DeMartini
February 3, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your sorrow. I will keep you and all of your family in my thoughts and prayers.
February 3, 2011
Dennis and Family
My prayers are with you during this tragic time in your life. May God give you strength during this time of sorrow and pray you find comfort with the special memories of your son, Matt.
Sandy Costanza
Sue Grieb
February 3, 2011
Dennis and Family,
There are no words to express the depth of my sympathy and caring. May the strength of God, your friends and your loved ones get each of you through this terrible time.
February 3, 2011
To the Goettsch Family,
We were saddened to hear the tragic news of Matt's accident. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bernie & Shirley Head
Katie Holmes
February 3, 2011
Dennis and Family~ My deepest sympathies to all on your loss. I've given an offering at a temple in Chiang Mai for him...Katie Smith Holmes
sandy mcgee
February 2, 2011
To the Goettsch family....once again, my heart breaks for you all...there are no words....the McGee's
Janet Hammack
February 2, 2011
To the Goettsch family, my family was very shocked and sadden to hear the news about Matt. Our daughter Melissa was close to Jeff, when his mother passed. Our thoughts went to him again, now that we have heard this news. We hope that you can find some comfort during this difficult time, our prayers go out to your family. Michael and Janet Hammack Melissa and Elise Howell Antioch, California
Aly Beck
February 2, 2011
Dear Goettsch Family~
I played rec soccer with your son (and Cindy) during our time at USF Law. I fondly remember he was so dedicated to his workout regime that he religiously carried a giant water jug around campus each day. Matt was very much the picture of health and elite fitness. He was also a great team player and a really fun person, always joking with classmates and livening up things for his friends.
I am so sorry - this is a tragic loss for you and for the USF Law community.
My most sincere condolences go out to you during this tremendously difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Molly Olenchalk
February 2, 2011
To the Goettsch Family,
So sorry for your loss of Matthew. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Molly Olenchalk
February 2, 2011
We send you our deepest sympathy. You are in our hearts and continuously in our thoughts, and we are sending you loving thoughts and prayers for your comfort in this time of sorrow. love, Linda & Chris Vieser
February 2, 2011
Dennis,Nancy and family--
Please accept our sincere condolences in this very difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Pam and Don Schaefer
February 2, 2011
Dennis and Nancy,
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. We know there is nothing to say or do at such a time other than to say we are thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers.
Scott and Kay Osborn, Goodyear,Az.
Danille Bittle-McColloch
February 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Bill and Kimberly Sambito
February 2, 2011
Dear Dennis and Nancy,
No words can express how sorry we are about this tragedy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Bill and Kimberly
February 2, 2011
Dennis and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Beth and Sam
February 2, 2011
Dear Dennis and family,
All of our thoughts and prayers are with you .Matt was a wonderful person...God bless, love Niles and Pete Ruegg
Sandie Sadler
February 2, 2011
Dennis, Nancy, Cindy, Jeff, Pam and Lindsey,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Matt was a young man on his way to great things. He will be remembered in all of our hearts. My sympathies and prayers go out to you.
Judy Trapanese
February 2, 2011
Dear Dennis and Family,
We are sending you Prayers now and always.
So sorry for your loss.
Please give Lindsay our deepest love.
Joy, Tom and Judy Trapanese
Pam Stone
February 2, 2011
Dear Dennis and Nancy, We are heartbroken to hear about Matt. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Many, many thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Jim and Pam
February 2, 2011
Dennis, Nancy, Jeff and Lindsay, Will and I are so sorry to hear about Matt. We will keep you in our prayers. Debbie and Will Siino
Debra and David Bancroft
February 2, 2011
Dennis, Nancy, Jeff and Lindsay...David and I are so sorry to learn about the loss of Matt. He was such a wonderful, kind and generous young man! Our heart goes out to all of you and we hope that you will find comfort with God's presence and within yourselves. God Bless You!
Toree McGee
February 2, 2011
Lindsay, Jeff, and Dennis,
The news stopped me dead in my tracks on Saturday night. You know my heart goes out to you and your entire family. My heart breaks for this tragic loss as Matt and Jeff were like my brothers growing up.I love you all and will see you soon. My prayers and those of my whole family are with you and we'll be there for you with whatever you need. I love you guys.
-Toree
Steve Scudero
February 2, 2011
Dennis and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved Matt. May your wonderful memories of Matt live in your hearts forever.
Rest in peace Matt.
Steve Scudero & Family
February 2, 2011
Dennis and Nancy: Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. You are in our prayers. Matt was a nice young man with a great sense of humor. Doug and Anne
Debbie Burnette
February 2, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Debbie Burnette
Donna Covey
February 2, 2011
Dennis, Jeff, and Lindsay,
We are so saddened to hear about your loss of Matt, your wonderful, son, and brother. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Donna Covey & John Yacono
Don and Audessa Pol
February 2, 2011
Dennis and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Matt's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Don and Audessa
Ann Handling
February 2, 2011
To the Goettsch Family, We were shocked and deeply saddened when we learned of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy & Jim Libbey
February 2, 2011
Dennis & family: We are shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Jennifer Petersen
February 2, 2011
Dennis and family...we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Matt was a special guy and will be missed. Much love...Steve, Jenny, Logan, Jackson and Tucker Petersen.
February 2, 2011
Dennis and Family,
Tom and I were shocked and so very sorry for your tragic loss. Our prayers are with you now and alway. May God be with you. Tom and Rosalie Anderson
Chris Langley
February 2, 2011
To The Goettsch Family..I'm so sorry to hear about Matt.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris Langley
Shane Perez
February 2, 2011
Goettsch Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of great sadness. May the strength and love of God guide you through this moment of great sorrow.
Betty Inzerillo
February 2, 2011
Dennis, Orville, Collette and family.
I am so very sorry and saddened by your very tragic loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God be with you.
Rick and Joanne Arneal
February 2, 2011
Matt was a fine young man and excellent young lawyer. He will be missed by all.
February 2, 2011
To All the Goettsch Family,
Lord, we pray for those who mourn,
for family and grandparents. Hold their trembling hands and be gentle with them in their grief.
Mitchell and Kathleen Mikula
Austin, Texas
Jim Lopez
February 2, 2011
Dennis,
Cherel and I were shocked and saddened when we read about Matt. Please accept are heartfelt condolences.
Raquel Cabading
February 2, 2011
I am sorry for your great loss. Cindy and Matt were soul mates! My thoughts and prayers are with you Cindy and the Goettsch Family.
Sheri Gamba
February 2, 2011
Dennis and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I hope that the love and friendship of your family and community bring you some comfort in the coming days, months and years.
February 2, 2011
Dennis and Family --
Please accept our sympathies in the tragic loss of your son, brother, and grandson.
Mike and Martha Spellman
Brentwood, CA
Rosemary Brown
February 2, 2011
Dennis and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. May the strength and love of your family bring you comfort.
God Bless You All,
February 2, 2011
Goettsch Family-
We are very sorry for your loss. Matt was a great young man and will be missed.
Sincerely, Mike & Gail Johnson
Redding, California
Pam Gebrosky
February 2, 2011
Dennis, Nancy, Jeff & Lindsay, I am so, so sorry for your loss; this just isn't supposed to happen to such a vibrant, young man. May the sweet memories of your times together comfort your hurting hearts. I pray God's presence will surround you more than ever during these difficult days.
Kim Connors
February 2, 2011
Matthew-
May you rest in peace. It seems like only yesterday that I met you as a young high school football player. May the memories live on forever! To your family I offer my thoughts and prayers. God bless...
Denise Porterfield
February 2, 2011
Dennis and family... I am sorry sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Jackie Anderson
February 2, 2011
Goettsch Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. This is such a tragedy. You are all in my prayers.
Love
Jackie Anderson
February 2, 2011
Dennis, my heart is broken for you and your family as you try to find your way through this saddest of times. My hope is that you find comfort in the love, friendship and prayers that surround you. May God bless you today and always~~~Lisa Castillo Borrelli & Family
Carrie Downey
February 2, 2011
Dennis, Jeff, and Lindsey,
I am so sorry to hear about Matt. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carrie
February 2, 2011
Dennis and Family:
I am so saddened to learn of the loss of your beloved son, brother, grandson, and nephew. May you take comfort in knowing that he has reached his final destination, and is with our Lord, and his beloved Mother, whom I know, simply adored her son! May your faith in God give you all the peace, strength and comfort to get through this difficult time in your lives!
God bless you all!
pamela Horton Cardinale
February 2, 2011
Dennis and Family, We hope God will comfort you through this difficult time. Our love to you and your family.
Dave and Lynne Simmons
Tampa, FL
Jenny Rohlfs
February 1, 2011
Dennis, Lindsay, and Jeff,
We are so sad to hear about Matt. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jenny and Guy Rohlfs
Bart Sandborn
February 1, 2011
Goettsch family... I can not begin to tell you how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Bart, Lisa, Alex and David Sandborn
Charlotte Keinick
February 1, 2011
Dennis, Nancy and family: Duane and I were heartsick when we heard about Matt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlotte and Duane Keinick
February 1, 2011
Dennis, Jeff and Lindsay....so sorry to hear about Matt. What a shock and loss to everyone., Words can not express the loss we feel. Our thought and prayers are with all of you. Steve & Joan Denne
Cathryn Freitas
February 1, 2011
Dennis and family--Don, Patrick and I are so very sorry to hear about Matt. What a shock and loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. --The Freitas Family
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