Matthew Kent Salomonsky

SALOMONSKY, Matthew Kent, 28, of Richmond, VA, passed away on September 12, 2023. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Henry Louis Salomonsky, Richard Irwin Kent, and Barbara Shorten Kent. He is survived by his parents, Stephen David and Jennifer Kent Salomonsky; his siblings, David Royce Salomonsky, Erin Salomonsky Ferrara, and Madeline Ellis Salomonsky; his nephew, Thomas Rowe Ferrara; niece, Julia Kent Salomonsky; grandmothers, Helen Silvette McIver and Anita Brown Salomonsky; his beloved cats, Lulu and Toffee; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Matthew passed away unexpectedly from a heart condition in the prime of his life. His loss is an unexpected tragedy, and his life was an immeasurable blessing.

He was an animal lover and outdoor enthusiast. He traveled frequently and always wanted to explore new places. However, he was just as happy kicking back in a pair of sweats playing old video games with close friends. He had dedicated his life to the health and the helping of others. He was recently accepted to the CRNA program at the Louisiana State University after working for two years in the cardiac ICU at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Matthew will be remembered forever as a sweet boy with a mischievous grin. His quiet, infectious charm persisted into adulthood. He had a passion for sharing laughter and delighted in the smile of another.

His friends were precious to him and he would stop at nothing to be by their side in a time of need or celebration. He cherished his family and would want us to know just how much he loved all of us.

We are so proud of you, Matthew, and we loved you so, so much. You will never, ever be forgotten. Goodbye for now, but not forever.

Service information will be updated at www.blileys.com. Interment will be private and for family only.

The family requests absolutely no flowers or meals, and in lieu, please consider making a memorial donation in Matthew's honor to any animal shelter, or to St. Jude Children Research Hospital.