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MATTHEW BORNSTEIN Memoriam


Matthew James Bornstein  
Beloved brother, uncle and friend, left us one year ago on December 11, 2018, at the age of 67. He is survived by his brother, Garet Bornstein and his nieces Lise and Eileen Bornstein. Matthew served our country honorably in the U.S. Army as well as being an avid golfer. He was known for his charm and warmth, his easy, bright smile, and his ability to weave a story so that it felt like an adventure you got to share with him. He is loved and missed dearly by all who knew him.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 11, 2019.

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Dave Smith

May 11, 2025

Guess he finally found a way to tie up all his loose ends.. he willbe missed.

Samir "Mike" Sbitany

March 12, 2025

I to was a friend of Matthew's and was fortunate enough to know him. I just learned of his death from this online memorial. I was looking him up to say hello.
I also got to go to Pinehurst N.C. with him. It is a memory I will cherish forever. We enjoyed many golf outings in North and South Carolina.

We also used to take out a boat Matthew had kept up here in the Washington D.C. area and had a lot of fun doing that as well.

Yes, Matt could tell quite a story !

I will miss him very much.

Samir M "Mike" Sbitany

Angel DiCapua

April 8, 2023

Even though Matthew left the beach years ago, I will always remember his quick wit and smile, and when he tried to be serious, always ended with a laugh.

Matt was my friend; I will always remember and miss him.

My condolences to his family, as he often spoke about with endearment.

JOHN GALT

October 21, 2022

He was a nice guy. We used to jump rope as kids. He was good with a rope and other games. A happy and fun childhood friend, will be missed.

Bill McNabb

November 4, 2020

Matt was a really good friend of mine, we lived a lot of adventure stories. He was a reliable friend you could always count on and best man at my wedding. We went to Pinehurst to play golf In 1994, my wife introduced him to Sandy that week in August. A long story short, I had heat stroke and he probably saved my life that day. After my wife and I returned home we found out we were expecting our first of three children. I really don’t know if I would have had my kids or how things would have turned out had he not been my friend. I will miss him and the stories about our crazy younger days.. Matt will always be remembered by my family in the best way and I’m lucky and thankful that he was my good friend.

N. S.

December 11, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family of Matthew Bornstein. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief. Psalm 94:17-19

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