Matt is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Patricia Marilyn, his daughters and their husbands Alessandra & Michael Mitchell of Fairfield, CT and Emily & Sean Page of West Hartford,CT and beloved Grandchildren Matthew, William (Billy), & Katherine Mitchell and Charlotte and Caroline Page. They were the light of his life. He is also survived by his brother and sister in law William and Lorraine Cea and sister and brother in law Camellia, and Joseph Coccellato as well as sister in law Evelyn Cea and many cousins and nieces and nephews that loved him dearly. He is pre deceased by his brother Stephen.
Matt was a native Long Islander that then moved to the Bronx. He Attended boarding school and graduated from Saint Anselm College. He served the Air National Guard and was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant,NCOIC Crypto. He lived the last 30 years with his family in Greenwich, CT. He was the most genuine sales person you would ever meet. Having worked in the systems and technology field for over 45 years he began his career at Univac Division of Sperry Rand Corporation and retired as a partner at KPMG/Bearingpoint. He had a zest for life and many hobbies and passions, such as cars, sailing, making wine, golf, and always the best dressed in the room. You could often find Matt siting back enjoying a tequila after a good round of 18 holes with friends. Matt will be missed by many he had the gift to make anyone he met feel great. He had a optimistic approach to life that was infectious when you were with him. He will be missed by many people. He has often been referred to as a true gentleman that inspired many. There will be a wake held at Leo 0. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich Ct on Thursday November 29 from 4-7pm. The funeral will be held at St. Clement Church in 535 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford Ct on Friday the 30th at 11am. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Matthew’s name to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center @ giving.mskcc.org. Where he received the best care imaginable.
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