Matthew Joseph Graham

Graham, Matthew Joseph, 16, of Coral Springs, was granted his angel wings unexpectedly on October 2, 2016. Matthew was born July 31, 2000 in Pembroke Pines, FL to David and Christine (Haberland) Graham. Even though Matthew’s life was cut short he lived life to the fullest. He was a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL and was looking forward to furthering his education to become a pilot. Matthew lived for his love of sports and his family and friends. Matthew enjoyed traveling and was very lucky to have traveled all around the country and most recently took a trip to Ireland with his Mother and Nana to explore their roots. Matthew’s life would seem too short to many, but those that were touched by him understand the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time that he lived. His sweet smile melted the hearts of those around him. Matthew was predeceased by his grandparents, Bernhard Haberland, Robert Graham & Joanne Graham. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving parents, Christine Graham and David Graham, grandmother, Josephine Haberland, aunt and uncle, Michelle Haberland and Glen Hamilton, cousins, Norah Hamilton, Maria Voukides, Tony Raposo and Alexandra Raposo. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 8, 2016, 10:00 - 12:00pm at Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs where a Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, October 8, 2016, 12:00pm. Interment to immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens North, Pompano Beach. Please express condolences at www.kraeercoralsprings.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Matthew’s name at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, 310 SW 62nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33155, 305-666-6511, www.nicklauschildrens.org or St Jude’s Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38195, 866-278-5833, www.stjude.org.