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Mark Matthew Obituary
Santa Ana, Ca/Berlin - Mark A. Matthew, 61, of Santa Ana, CA, formerly of Berlin, MA, passed away on January 18. He is survived by his husband, Richard Sanchez of Santa Ana, Ca; his mother, Mary Ellen Matthew of Worcester; his four brothers, Paul, Glenn, Gregg and Todd and several nieces and nephews.
Mark attended Berlin schools and graduated from Assabet Valley Regional High School in culinary arts. Later in life, he earned a BA from the University of Phoenix. He worked at the former Train Stop in Berlin and the former Guaranty Bank in Worcester. After moving to California, he worked for IBM and Vans.
Mark and Rico were the fun uncles who took their nieces and nephews for Chinese food while in Massachusetts and were gracious hosts to family and friends visiting in California.
A celebration of Mark's life will be held when it is possible to be together again. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Berlin Food Pantry, 23 Linden Street, #6, Berlin, MA 01503 or The First Christian Church of Fullerton, PO Box 767, Fullerton, CA 92836.
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Memories and Condolences
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Robin (Chicoine) Richardson
March 19, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the Matthew family & friends. I have only happy & loving memories of Mark. God bless you all.
Donald sanborn
January 31, 2021
with sincere sympathy to you Todd and your family
Susan Therrien
January 30, 2021
Mary ellen, AKA Tinker
My thoughts and prayers have been with you since i heard of Mark's passing.
Keep all of your happy and amazing memories close...
Karie Hagerty
January 29, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Jan Smith
January 29, 2021
Matthew family I'm so sorry for your loss. Mark was always fun to be around. He was kind, loving and sincere. I just reconnected with him back on fall. And sadly he's gone. We just never know how much time we have. God bless all of you.
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