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Matthew Montagna Obituary
Matthew M. Montagna, 16, of Jenkins Township, passed away Friday evening, September 21, 2012, at home.
Born in Plains Township on October 11, 1995, he was a son of Christopher and Diane Sompel Montagna of Jenkins Township.
He was a junior at Pittston Area High School. He was a member of St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston.
Matthew loved drawing and had a deep admiration for nature and the outdoors. He loved all animals, especially birds, cats and insects.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and pets Trixie and Fluffy. He loved taking boat trips with his father to Eagle Island on the river and hiking up to Campbell's Ledge to enjoy the view.
Matthew loved all food, especially leftover cookie dough.
For three years, he proudly played football for the Pittston Panthers.
He also had a real concern for the underprivileged and suppressed people of the world, and often wanted to make people aware of their problems. Matt was a very compassionate young man.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Anna Montagna; paternal grandfather, Dominick Montagna; and his pet cat, "The Prez."
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are brothers, Christopher Jr., twin brother Nicholas, at home; maternal grandmother, Louise Sompel, Jenkins Township; maternal grandfather, Robert Sompel, Forty Fort; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish, 237 William St., Pittston, with the Rev. Paul A. McDonnell, OSJ officiating. Those attending the Mass are asked to go directly to the church on Saturday morning. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Due to Matt's love of all animals, memorial donations may be made to the Blue Chip No Kill Animal Shelter, Dallas, or to the Luzerne County SPCA. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Montagna
Marianne and Bruce telincho
October 5, 2012
Our hearts are broken for you and your family.There is no rhyme or reason when something like this happens. Know that Matt is in a good place and he had a loving family while he was here. Good parents and brothers. May you find peace so you can be at peace with Matt
Michelle Wesley
September 29, 2012
May God be with you and give you strength in your time of grief.
s. m.
September 29, 2012
Matthew
May you be at peace now and rest in the arms of the lord...you will be sadly missed by all that had the great honor of knowing you...
s m
September 29, 2012
May God bless you and embrace you in his loving arms sweet child and may the family and friends of Matthew find peace in their time of loss...you will all continue to be in my prayers
Jackie Perry & Family
September 29, 2012
Diane, Chris & Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. With deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Ann Grudzinski
September 29, 2012
Diane and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. There are no words. Our prayers are with you.
Ann grudzinski ( Goodlavage ) and family
Carol Pietrucha
September 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time in your life. Carol Pietrucha
Lori
September 29, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know no words could ever give you your son back. I wish I could take this away for you. I pray that God will give you strength and peace always.
A K
September 28, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, I pray that God will give you the strength in this difficult time. God bless.
September 28, 2012
Chris, Diane and family. Our deepest sympathy for all of you.
Tom Curry, Helen Curry and Mary Ann Stubbs
Alicia
September 28, 2012
Although I did not know Matthew, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you have the peace that only God can give.
Roxanne & Michael Moran
September 28, 2012
Our prayers are for comfort and strength from Jesus Christ, the source of all peace.
Laurie Rebovich
September 28, 2012
Diane,Chris and Family
I am so sorry about Matthew. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sandra Cherkauskas
September 28, 2012
Please know each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May Matthew rest in peace as one day you will all be together again in heaven above. Love and Prayers, Sandy Adrian Cherkauskas and Family Gene, David and Emily
September 28, 2012
May your memories keep Matt alive in your heart. We never truly die. Our spirit is all the beauty around us. No words can say how bad I feel for you. May you have the strength to get through this difficult time. God bless you.
Jessica, David, and Sage Caramanna Santos
September 27, 2012
Nothing in the world can bring Matthew back to us. However, he has taught this community a very impactful lesson. Matthew found value in everyone and every living thing. His legacy will endure infinitely. My family prays for the mending of yours during this difficult time. God Bless you all.
Debbie & Darrell Hampton
September 27, 2012
What can someone say, when you lose a child...it just doesn't seem fair, or right...but there is a plan we will never understand....so very sorry for your loss,,,Matt is in God's hands, flying high like the Eagle,,,RIP Matt...,Debbie & Darrell Hampton and Kevin Licata
September 27, 2012
May God grant yuo rest.
Tinna Gilbride/Whispell
September 27, 2012
Diane, Chris, Chris and Nick. My deepest symthany for all of you. My kids attended school with Matt and he will be missed. He is an angel flying his wings for you all.
Ann Jones
September 27, 2012
May God be with you during this most difficult time.
Kelly Mawson
September 27, 2012
Montagna family, While I didnt have the pleasure of knowing your son, my heart aches for your loss. May God comfort you at this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
The Granahan Family
September 27, 2012
Chris,
We want to express our sincerest sympathies to both you and your family and friends on the loss of Matt.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
September 27, 2012
Diane and family
My deepest sympathy to you in your loss. Helen Poole , Bear Creek Twp
Mary Williams
September 27, 2012
I'm very sorry for your loss.. May you rest in peace Matt & spread your wings and fly
Debbie
September 26, 2012
May God be with you in your time of grief.
Mary Ann Ratajczak
September 26, 2012
Dear Diane,Chris,Chrissy and Nick,
May god comfort all of you at this time of need. We are so very sorry for the loss of your son, and brother. My heart aches so bad for you all. A young life gone to soon from this earth. May you be at peace now Matt. May god always bless you.
To Louise, Bob, Bobby and Karen,you to are all hurting , you lost a grandson and a nephew. I am so sorry for your loss. To Diane and Chris just remember you all have a special little angel in heaven looking down on you and protecting you all. May god bless you all. Rest in peace Matt
Love,
The Ratajczak Family
Tiffany Powell
September 26, 2012
I may not have known your son but may he rest in peace..
Jim Fitzpatrick
September 26, 2012
Diane and Family,
Donna and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. You are in our thoughts and prayer, my God bless you all.
Sam Panagakos
September 26, 2012
I know I did not know him, but he seemed like a really sweet kid. R.I.P. Matthew. My condolences go out to the family and friends.
margaret
September 26, 2012
rest in peace you are with the angels you are gone to soon . i lite a candle for you & jaime also i am so very sorry.
mary and fred aileo
September 26, 2012
Diane, Chris, Chris and Nicky,
Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. Just know we love you all.
Mary and Fred Aileo
rich
September 26, 2012
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of matt. you are well taken care of now matt god and his angels
Susan Saunders
September 26, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss.
September 26, 2012
God Bless you ,you beautiful angel, rest in peace.
Gail Gattuso Williams
September 26, 2012
So sorry to hear about your son Matthew. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
September 26, 2012
Very sorry for your loss. Matt must have been a great person.
ann & gene rooney
September 26, 2012
WE are so sorry for your loss my hearts go out to you and your family.
devon quinn
September 26, 2012
im sorry this happened you will be missed by many and will always be in our thought and hearts rest easy
Patricia Fromel
September 26, 2012
I send my blessings to the family of Matthew Montagna I did not know him but I am a student from Pittston area senior high school I am a Freshman. Matthew rest in peace.
Christine
September 26, 2012
Just wanted to offer my condolences upon the loss of Matt. I knew neither Matt nor his family but wanted to say how sorry I am.
May you forever rest in peace Matt.
Kathy
September 26, 2012
Don't know him or family But may he RIP , To family n friends my condolences , please try to follow thru with doing what he was doing trying to make a differance for those less fortunate even if it begins within your own lives n school district .
September 26, 2012
"Who plucked that flower!" cried the Gardener as he walked through the garden.
His fellow servant answered, "THE MASTER", and the Gardener held his peace.
Melissa
September 26, 2012
I didn't know Matthew but my heart breaks for his family and friends. He sounds like such a wonderful young man. May you find a sense of peace.
john malinowski
September 26, 2012
i didnt know your son sorry for your loss it really hurts too see someone pass this young john malinowski [email protected]
September 26, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
heather slody
September 26, 2012
hey im very sorry your son and i were very good friends
September 26, 2012
God Bless you and your family during this difficult time. Heaven has another angel to watch over us now. May you forever rest in peace. <3
September 26, 2012
Diane,
I am so sorry for your loss.
ML
Danielle C.
September 26, 2012
I did not know your son or even your family, but as the mother of 2 teenage daughters, my thoughts & prayers are with your family in this difficult. There are no words to help ease the pain you are feeling, but know that your son will always be with you.
Tiffany W.
September 26, 2012
Take confort in knowing you have a guardian angel to look after you! My prayers are with the family and friends of this poor young boy!
Helen Stry
September 26, 2012
Montagna family
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your precious son.
Lorraine Cerza Fieseler
September 26, 2012
Diane and Chris
I can honestly say that I know what you are going through. I to lost a son and know how hard it is going to be to get through this. My prayers are with you and your family.
Loftus Family
September 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to your family.
September 26, 2012
Diane, We are so sorry to hear about your son. Your family is in our prayers.
The Vasey Family
Shannon R.
September 26, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Cathy Gurdock/Nicheporchek
September 26, 2012
To Matt's family, May Matt rest in peace and look down on his family with his earned wings, he made an impression on my granddaughter Kaila Slack during their classes and I know he will be missed deeply.Only God knows why he had to leave and may you realize that hes in his hands now.
Vince Wojnar
September 26, 2012
With Sympathy in the Loss of Your Son.
September 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family......
September 26, 2012
may God welcome Matthew into his kingdom and wrap his arms around your family to comfort you
kelly sabaluski
September 26, 2012
words can not express, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 26, 2012
In my prayers, deepest sympathy to all,
God bless you...
Maria Graziano
September 26, 2012
May you rest on a bed of angels...
Mary Gryziec
September 26, 2012
Dear Diane, Chris and Family,
May happy memories help you through this difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers,
Mary Gryziec
A friend
September 25, 2012
I am so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Jim & Lisa Gromelski
September 25, 2012
Diane we were so sorry to hear about your son, Matthew, you are in our thoughts and prayers
Diane and Jimmy Ormando
September 25, 2012
Dear Diane, Chris and Louise
We have just learned of your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
September 25, 2012
This is so tragic.....my heart is breaking....
lorrie vincent
September 25, 2012
To the family of Matthew, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I didn't know Matthew but my heart goes out to him. Our lord will take care of him in his eternal rest...
September 25, 2012
Diane and Family'
I didn't realize until today that this is your son. I'm so sorry. May God be with you and your family.
Romayne Holschuh
September 25, 2012
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your son. I did not know him but my prayers are with you and your family. God Bless all of you and Bless Matthew that he may be at peace...
The Marcinkowski Family, Nanticoke, Pa.
Nancy Salerno
September 24, 2012
Diane & Family;
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
September 24, 2012
So Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Vukovich Family
September 24, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Montagna family for their lost.
September 24, 2012
Diane, Chris and family. Our hearts and prayers goes to out to you during this difficult time. I will always hold Matt deep in my heart and will always remember that infectious smile. He was a huge part of my Chris's life and I want to thank you for letting us share that. May he fly high with the angels.
All our love,
The DePrimo Family
paula mike fuhrman
September 24, 2012
Our love and prayers go out to your family
Theresa O
September 24, 2012
Chris, Diane, Chris, Nick and the rest of the Montana/Sompel family. I can not imagine the pain you are all experiencing. I am so very sorry, I want you all to know I love you all and hope you know my thoughts and prayers are with you <3
nicole milisavic
September 24, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Montagna family.....May god bless u at this time......
Tania Danta & Family
September 23, 2012
Chris, Diane, Christopher and Nicky,
Words cannot express the loss and sadness felt at this time.
Turner
September 23, 2012
Matt you were such a great kid. You made everyone smile. Everyone is going to miss you. We still cant even believe you're gone. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Montagna family through this rough time. Matt Rest in Peace, & look down upon the people who cared about you most.
Nadine and Joey Szumski
September 23, 2012
Matt you are an angel in Heaven now... You will be missed by everyone. God Bless You and your Family
Brian Sr. & Maureen Orth
September 23, 2012
Chris, Diane, Christopher and Nicky,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families. No words can make a difference right now,but anything you need we are only inches away! Our Deepest Sympathy..
Maureen Orth
September 23, 2012
My Dear Matthew, I watched you grow from a little boy into a wonderful young man. I was lucky to share in your kindergarten year! You were a perfect little gentlemen from day 1 to the 180th day. I was also lucky to see you play in the yards around us..My heart is broke right now, but I will sit and remember you and my heart will become filled with precious memories! Love you Bug Man. 4ever <3
Brady Family
September 23, 2012
Our love and prayers to Matt's family and friends. Words cannot express the loss and sadness felt at this time.
Diane Aston
September 23, 2012
Rest in Peace Matt
September 23, 2012
Very sorry for your loss.. May god be with you and your family.
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