Matt was born in Bridgeport, CT, a son of Kevin and Nancy Kelly. He attended New Fairfield High School and Chapman School of Seamanship in Stuart Florida.
While Matt loved working on boats, he was also a plumbers apprentice later in life. Matt had the greatest sense of humor, he could make anyone laugh with his quick wit and never pulled any punches. He spoke the truth from his heart and loved the Mets, just like his grandpa Ray Kelly. While he struggled with addiction and substance abuse throughout his life, he never gave up trying to recover and embraced the hardships dealt to him. Matt was a genuine people person, charming and loved.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his brother, Neil and wife, Kelly of Worcester, MA; brother, Devin and wife, Kate of Asheville, NC; sister, Maggie and fiancé, Tom of Poughquag, NY; brother, Andrew and wife, Kathleen of Palm Bay, FL; and his numerous nephews and nieces: Grace, Erin, Quinn, James, Tiri, Ronan and Julian, all of whom loved him dearly. And his beloved dog, Mugsy.
A private service will be held Friday July 31 for family.
Please omit flowers, contributions in Matt’s memory may be made to St. Christopher’s Inn at Graymoor, 21 Franciscan Way, PO Box 150, Garrison, NY 10524 or go to https://stchristophersinn-graymoor.org/support-recovery/donate/
To all who loved Matt and touched his life, thank you for caring.
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