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Matthew Pearlstone Obituary
Beloved son of Anthony and Rebecca Pearlstone; loved brother of Katherine Pearlstone; dear grandson of Howard and Judy Pearlstone of Creve Coeur and Norman and Nora Jones of Jerseyville, IL; dear nephew to to Jane and Stan Vlasak, Melanie and Jeff Lapidus, Scott and Carolanne Pearlstone, Jon and Susan Pearlstone; cousin to Sara, Sam and Spencer Vlasak; Erin and Jodi Papidus, Eva, Noah, Isaac and Calista Pearlstone, Alex, Daniel and James Pearlstone, and dear friend to many.
Matt was a 2005 graduate of Ladue Horton Watkins High School, an honor student, a National Merit finalist, a National AP Scholar, captain of the swim team and a member of the varsity water polo team. He was a freshman at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, majoring in computer science and electrical engineering. He was on the Dean's list and was a member of the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Team and a marathon runner.
Donations appreciated to the Matt Pearlstone Scholarship Fund, c/o Ladue High School, 1201 South Warson Road, 63124.Services: Funeral service will be held at KRIEGSHAUSER WEST Mortuary, 9450 Olive Blvd. on Thurs., March 23, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Private entombment at Forever Bellerive Mausoleum. Visitation on Wed., 5-8 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Pearlstone
Debbie Hughes
April 26, 2006
Dear Pearlstone family...
We can't begin to lift the burden and the pain that we know your hearts must feel
But,we do desire to show you...that we care.
Your family is (daily) in our hearts and prayers...please feel free to call...if you need to talk or need something...we will be here for you. Larry, Debbie, Nick and Brandon Hughes
Patricia Marcano
April 17, 2006
Dr. Pearlstone and Family,
You gave me the most precious gift of my life, my little girl. You are a breath of fresh air. My heart is heavy with sorrow for you and your family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Matt. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for everything you have done for my family and many others. You are a great and wise man.
Cheryl Praprotnik
April 12, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your family's loss. My heart goes out for your continued healing. Know his presence is with you in spirit forever. Cheryl Praprotnik (Dr.Pineda's office)
Laura &John Deister
March 27, 2006
Dr. Pearlstone and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Dr. Pearlstone, you have brought so much happiness to so many families and we wanted you to know that you and your family are in our prayers at your time of loss. Please know that along with us many of these families are thinking and praying for you.
Nick Hughes
March 27, 2006
Dear Pearlstones
I'm so sorry to hear about Matt. Matt was such a neat and fun kid to hang out with. We had some fun times together during our younger years. I regret not keeping in touch with Matt and you guys after my family moved. Your family's kindness and loving hospitality will always be with me. You have my family's prayers. May you find peace and comfort in the midst of this storm.
Dennis & Susan Griffith
March 27, 2006
Dr. Pearlstone & family-
We are so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. You are responsible for the biggest miracle in our lives, and we are deeply saddened to know you are going through so much. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steven Kornblum
March 26, 2006
Dear Tony,
Mom just told me about what happened. I'm so sorry to hear about Matthew. Our family will keep you in our prayers and I wish we could do something for you.
Steve, Sue, Harvey, and Lily Kornblum
Tony & Doris Twellman
March 25, 2006
Dr. Pearlstone and family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Janay McLain
March 24, 2006
Dr. Pearlstone,
We can not tell you how sorry we are for your loss. You are an amazing person who gives people hope when they think that there is none. May God bless you for all of the wonderful things that you have done for our family, and countless others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff & Becky Gudermuth
March 24, 2006
Dr. Pearlstone and Family: We want to extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you during this very difficult time. Losing a child is the most difficult thing one can experience and our thoughts are with you all.
Anthony George
March 23, 2006
I will never forget Matt. I had Academic Lab with him and also played water polo and swam with him during my cherished years at Ladue. He was a great person and dear friend. He may have been a smaller guy, but the warmth and happiness his heart spread was gigantic. I particularly remember his smile and how it would put everyone around him in a better mood no matter how stressed or frustrated they were. He was a great sport and enjoyed being around his friends. His dedication to academics and tough goals that he set for himself illustrate his motivation and determination to succeed, as well his hard work ethic. As I grow older I realize that there really aren't that many "good" people in this world. Matt was not only good, but great; and in this day and age the world needs more people like Matt. So, I, as well as the rest of the world, will miss Matt Pearlstone.
Christine and Jared Cruzen
March 23, 2006
Dear Dr. Pearlstone and family,
Jared and I are sorry to hear about your lose. Our prayes go out to you and your family.
Robyn Crecelius
March 23, 2006
Dr. and Mrs. Pearlstone and family,
I wanted to let you know our family is praying for you. I can't understand how something like this could happen to a family who has made sacrifices their whole lives to bring precious life into the lives of those who otherwise would not experience the joys of being a parent. I could never find the words to express how sorrowful we are that you have lost your precious son. Please know you are in our prayers.
Robyn, Dwayne, Olivia, and Sophia Crecelius
Sue Henson
March 23, 2006
Dr. & Mrs. Pearlstone,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sue/Jeff Henson
Jason Malashock
March 22, 2006
Matt,
Where to begin, Im extremely lucky to have known you since we were young spoede turtles, the days you refused to wear anything but shorts all year round and trying to set the record wearing star wars shirts everyday for who knows how long. The days we used to play basketball in your front yard on your brand new hoop which was 10 ft tall you always made me shoot at when u got to shoot at the fischer price one that was no taller than you. Middle school you you began to change finally gave up the star wars shirts and boy the brains really kicked in. high school rolled around and you were always so far ahead of most of us. i remember all the time we spent on the swim team as i flipped over the numbers as you swam the 500, it was incredible to watch you swim something i wish i could have made it that far. But the dork in you never left, always calling to play halo or to tell me about your new cell phone as we always fought to have the best one. I could go on forever to much to say here.
i will always miss you
Jason
Heather Corcoran
March 22, 2006
Matt,
Your time here was far to short, but made more of an impact than most could say at such a young age. Thank you for giving me someone to look up to, someone I can could aspire to become. You were such a loving, caring, and thoughtful person that so many people admirered. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lynn and Rich Bockenkamp
March 22, 2006
Pearlstone Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margo Carter
March 22, 2006
Dear Pearlstone Family,
We are so deeply sadden by the loss of your son. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
~Margo/Tim & Family
Erin Eason
March 22, 2006
Matt,
Something horrible has happened to a truly amazing person. I am lucky to have had the opportunity to grow up with you and watch you turn into the person that so many people admired. You were an inspiration to so many people including myself. You pushed your classmates, teammates and friends to be better at everything they did. Your intelligence and humor kept constant smiles on everyone’s faces and that will never stop. Star Wars t-shirts and the Bahamas 2005 will be memories that I will hold on to forever. Look over us and keep pushing us to be the best. You will be greatly missed by all of us and you and your family will be in our prayers. You will live on in our hearts and minds forever.
Liz Meyer
March 22, 2006
I am sorry to hear about the sudden lost of your son Matt, my prayers are with you and your family.
Bob & Jeanne Ann Lyles
March 22, 2006
Our condolences for your family. You will be in our prayers.
berurah
March 22, 2006
Dear Pearlstone Family~
As the parents of a college freshman son and also of five other children, we were so incredibly sorry to read of the passing of your precious son, Matthew. What a marvelously accomplished young man he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you cope with your grief over his loss. Peace to you and yours.
~berurah & family
Jennifer Lewis
March 21, 2006
Our family is so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Jen Reiss
March 21, 2006
Matt,
Looking back I've always thought of you as someone without regrets, without fear, and always happy. Qualities like that make me wish I could be more like you. I'm glad I got the privilage to have known you as long as I did. You're a great person and I'll never forget you. You will be missed and loved by all.
Suzanne Bishop
March 21, 2006
Rebecca, Tony and Katherine,
Words do not exist to describe the sorrow I feel for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Love,
Nicole Caito
March 21, 2006
Matt,
You were such a good friend. All my memories of last summer take place at your house. You made the nights so much fun and memorable. I will never forget those nights of hanging out. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'll miss you.
Love, Nicole
Family of Jordan Hammerman
March 21, 2006
We are all so terribly sorry for this unspeakable tragedy. For Matt's parents and Kat, and all those who loved this exceptional young man, our prayers permanently include you all.....
Megan Zimerman
March 21, 2006
Matt, you have no idea just how much you will be missed by everyone. I've known you for over 10 years and you never ceased to amaze me with your kindness and intelligence. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Megan Zimerman
Jeff Yates
March 21, 2006
You will be missed Matt.
Aaron Stock
March 21, 2006
Matt,
your life was taken way to soon. it is hard to think that your gone. you were supposed to do so much more with your life and im sorry that you didn't get the chance to. i remember the times we hung out and how you were always the life of the party. you'll be missed man. my prayers are with your family through this difficult time. rip matt i hope to see you again in a better place.
Amy Mistler
March 21, 2006
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Elisa Arnold
March 21, 2006
Rebecca and family:
We are just heartsick for your tragic loss. You and your entire family are in our constant thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Michael Gabel
March 21, 2006
You will never be forgotten, Matt. You are the kind of person who will forever live on in the fond memories of your friends, familes and the people you've met. I wish I could be there for your service. I love you.
Mikey Gabel
Jake Shanas
March 20, 2006
Matt was one of the first friends I made coming in to Ladue. He was very welcoming and was such a nice guy. I will never forget how nice he was to me and my condolences go out to the family. I am so sorry for your loss. MAtt will always be remembered.
Scott Heyman
March 20, 2006
Rest in peace, Matt
Adam Schneider
March 20, 2006
Matt,
It is hard to express what you have meant to me over the past 7 years. You had a quiet way of making sure everyone always felt included- I can’t even begin to count the number of times you called after seeing my car at Merissa’s house to make sure that we knew we were invited to your house- “PStone” would pop up on my cell phone, the big old cracked one that you used to make fun of me about. It is hard to get online now without your seemingly automatic conversation starter: “Schneider, any exciting stories for me?”
I have so many memories that I now look back on and wish I had the chance to tell you how much they mean to me. In junior high I was just about the only person who couldn’t seem to figure out how to take the square root of a number- I never thanked you for teaching me. At our after graduation party, you helped me get that Cardinal baseball I had me eye on- You simply wouldn’t let me go home without it.
You had more life in you than anyone I have ever met. So many of us looked to you for your contagious energy when we were down, and you never failed to give us support. You were supposed to be the next Bill Gates- none of us could wait to see the greatness you would accomplish.
I am grateful for the memories, and I will never forget- I cannot forget. You are physically missed by so many of us, and we hope and pray that your spirit, your brilliance, will never leave our side.
-Schneider
Monae Cribbs
March 20, 2006
Dear Family,
I jsut want you to know that my prayers are going out to you. I am also deeply sorry about your loss.
God Bless,
Monae Cribbs
Tabitha Jenkins
March 20, 2006
Rebecca:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With deep sympathy,
Tabitha.
Elizabeth Petersen
March 20, 2006
I'm so sorry to hear about Matt's death. Please know that your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. Matt was on the trip when we went to Ecuador and he definitely had a fabulous time. He was incredibly talented and I'm so sorry to hear this very sad news. Elizabeth Petersen
Elizabeth Salozzo
March 19, 2006
Matt~ You will be missed dearly and i want you to know that i LOVE you! i will always remember our good times together and i will NEVER forget you! XOXO
Laurie Baker
March 19, 2006
Matt-
I remember those times at your house this past summer when we just were beginning to get to know each other. We always talked about taking a boat ride around the lake outside your house. Hopefully one day when we meet again, we will be able to take that boat ride.
You were one of the smartest people that I've ever known and always so friendly to me. You are already so greatly missed.
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