Matthew David Popkin, 57, of Bristol, Connecticut passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. He was born on May 12, 1957 in Bristol, Pennsylvania to Philip and Mona (Mensher) Popkin. Matthew was the owner of Matthew’s Restaurant in Farmington, Connecticut. When he wasn’t at the restaurant, he enjoyed golfing, diving, boating and traveling. He is preceded in death by his father, Philip. Survivors include his mother, Mona Popkin; sisters, Celia Deifik, Linda (Herb) Fried, Laura (Eric) Robinson; girlfriend, Fran Maio; nieces and nephews, Max (Cassie) Deifik, Lindsay Deifik, Nathan Fried, Jeremy Fried, Jennifer Robinson, Joe Robinson and Rachel Robinson. A Graveside Service will be held at 3pm, Sunday, February 8, 2015 in Woodlawn Memorial Park’s Garden of Beth Israel on Morton Jones Road in Gotha, FL. Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734. 407-293-1361. Condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnfuneralhomegotha.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando in Matthew's memory.