Whether cheering the Jets on with Alexander or taking the time to meticulously shop with Sophia, Matthew shared the most poignant gift he had - himself - with all those closest to his heart.

To ensure your generosity and support are acknowledged, Matthew’s family has requested that memorial contributions be made through IN MEMORY OF to the following

Market Street Mission

Mrs. Louisa Graves Owen, the wife of Rev. Dr. F.W. Owen, had been holding women’s Bible study classes in her home. When she realized that almost all of the husbands of the wives in her classes were alcoholics, she and her husband rented the building at 9 Market Street to set up a residential program for alcoholic men. At that time, Market Street was known as Rum Alley or Rum Lane because of all of the bars and saloons on the street.

The Market Street Mission opened its doors on March 18, 1889. From the beginning, the Market Street Mission provided meals, lodging, clothing and temporary employment for homeless men. To this day, the Mission continues to minister to the physical needs - shelter, food, clothing - and the emotional and spiritual needs - guidance and life-change programs - of those in the Northern NJ community.

Joey Bella Memorial Fund

The Joey Bella Memorial Fund provides financial assistance and emotional support to other families in the Denville area who find themselves trying to cope with caring for a seriously ill child. Since its inception, The Joey Bella Memorial Fund has helped over 50 families in and around the Denville area who needed assistance covering the health care and related expenses of a seriously ill child. In addition to financial support, the organization also works with families to help obtain assistance through the New Jersey Children’s Catastrophic Illness Act. As an all-volunteer organization, no one on the board or staff receive any financial compensation, so every donation goes to helping those families in need.

If you would prefer to make your contribution via check, please click below.

For additional information regarding services and arrangements or to leave a condolence message for the family, please visit the funeral home website by clicking on the image above.

Your Support Shared with the Family

In Memory Of ensures that the family knows of your support.  All donor names will be sent to the family in a single letter, allowing your generosity to be known and acknowledged.  As it is the thought that counts, the amount of your donation will not be disclosed.

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By using In Memory Of, you are assured that your information will be kept confidential. We will not forward your name or contact information to the organization that received your donation, thereby preventing any future solicitation.

To provide our services, cover credit card processing fees and grow our social organization, we receive six percent of the total contributions and add one dollar to the overall donation that will be charged to your card.