Michael Matthews

Michael David Matthews Sr. formerly of Wethersfield, died on Wednesday, March 16 at 68. Mike was the last child born to Edward and Mary (Sullivan) Matthews. Mike, a graduate of Wethersfield High School’s class of 1971, was a car salesman by trade, but also an entrepreneur. Mike had a plow service that he ran and he was also a handyman, always offering help and his services to those in need. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, completing house projects where he got to use all of his tools and an occasional White Russian, his favorite libation.

Mike is survived by his four children: Michael Matthews and his wife Jacqueline Barkey of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, Daniel Matthews and his wife Kimberly Matthews and their two children Gabriella and Andrew of Windsor, CT, Brendan Matthews and his wife Jennifer Matthews and their two children, Sydney and Colin of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina and Ryan Matthews of Southern Pines, North Carolina. In addition to his kids and grandkids, Mike is survived by his sister Pat Parente and her husband Robert Uricchio of Newington, CT, his brother Thomas Matthews and his wife Cynthia Matthews of Wethersfield, CT and his sister in law Kathleen Matthews of Kensington, CT. Mike is predeceased by his oldest brother, Edward “Butch” Matthews Jr. Mike also has many nieces, nephews and cousins that he enjoyed spending time with.

A public service of remembrance will be held at Desopo Funeral Home, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield on March 26th from 10:00am-12:00pm. There will be no burial service. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that all donations be made to the American Cancer Society.