Matthew Sergio Storelli

The youngest son of the late Joseph and Marie Storelli of Ft. Lauderdale, Matthew left an everlasting smile on the hearts of all who knew him. Although Matthew’s strictly regimented daily schedule of diet, exercise and work had the flexibility of a steel vault, he’d never hesitate to bend his closely guarded routine when it came to helping a friend. In 1981, Matthew graduated from Cardinal Gibbons High School in Ft. Lauderdale, and in 1986 graduated from Florida State University with honors. Matthew was the owner of a wildly successful S. FL. landscaping business, M&M Landscaping, which he named in honor of his beloved mother, Marie.

We were all blessed to learn many life lessons from Matthew, among them: 1) a man can meet more women “working the lot,” or sitting outside the entrance of Blue Martini with a cooler full of beer than paying an exorbitant cover charge and buying overpriced drinks. 2) Always keep a tuna fish sandwich in your golf bag to share with your buddies on the golf course – or to avoid picking up their bar bill in the club house. 3) The best investment a guy can make is his vast collection of skin care products, especially if the product line is George Hamilton. 4) Never underestimate the power of FSU’s kicker. 5) In Matt’s actual parting words: “Cherish your friendships, find the humor in life and GO NOLES!” Matthew’s life lessons served as a metaphor that represented his rich and fulfilling life, which he was determined to live on his terms.

Matthew will be greatly missed by sister, Victoria Leggett (Jeffery); brothers, Dominick Storelli (Susan) and John Storelli (Susan); nephews, Andrew Leggett, Joseph Storelli and Nicholas Storelli; nieces, Dominique Storelli, Allie Storelli, Jackie Leggett; and an abundant list of other family members and friends.

The church service will be held on Feb. 28, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4595 Bayview Drive, Ft. Lauderdale. Matthew’s life and loyalty to friends will be celebrated immediately afterwards at The Coral Ridge Yacht Club, 2800 Yacht Club Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale. The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to a charity that Matthew has supported for many years, Youth Automotive Training Center (Founded by Jim Moran), 399 SW Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441.