Matthew Neil Smith, age 42, passed away suddenly at his home in Portland, Maine on February 11, 2017. He lived in Summit, NJ before moving to Portland. Matthew studied at Montclair State University. He was a Bar Manager at Petite Jacqueline Restaurant in Portland. He loved the arts and spending time with friends and family.
He is survived by his parents Eileen Pellecchia and Harry Smith; his sibling Rebecca Kolas and spouse Bob; half-siblings Heather Gerdes and Michael Smith; his nephews and nieces Kyle, Ryan, Dylan, Ella and William.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St., Toms River. Cremation is private. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation / www.glaad.org or the National Endowment for the Arts / www.arts.gov.