Masayoshi “Maco” Matsumoto, 49, of New Haven; passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2019 at home. He was born on January 4th, 1970 in Tokyo, Japan; the son of the late Hiroaki and Yukiko (Endo) Matsumoto. Maco was loved by so many including his brother, Yoshiaki Matsumoto of Japan; his partner of nearly 10 years, Frank Stellabotte; and his canine companions; Pico, Lula, and especially the late Louise Piccolina. Maco graduated from Clark College in Vancouver and studied harpsichord and piano at the Conservatory of Grand Avignon.
He began his career at the Virgin Megastores of Tokyo prior to moving to his “second home,” Los Angeles, where he was employed by JTB International for over 15 years. Most recently, he worked for the Kitano Hotel and Rakuten of New York City. Maco enjoyed learning new languages and traveling throughout the globe where he made lifelong friends wherever he went. He was also passionate about Ho’oponopono, the Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial in St. Aedan’s Church, 112 Fountain Street, New Haven on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 12 Noon. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Frank and all of Maco’s family and friends,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Although I only met Maco once, he was so warm and personable that I felt I knew him for years. My sympathies are with you at this most difficult time.
Cari Frank e Carmela,
mi dispiace moltissimo per le perdite dei vostri compagni di vita.
Frank, che uomo pieno di talento il tuo Maco!
Un abbraccio a tutti e due.
Simone
Good bye, Maco-san. I feel so privileged to have known you and I will miss your smile and enthusiasm for traveling and new languages.
Frank and family,
My heart is breaking for you. You are in my thoughts.
Love
Le mie piu’ sentite condoglianze per l’improvvisa scomparsa dei tuoi cari.
Di certo una perdita incolmabile.
Un sentito e caloroso abbraccio.
Angelo Glaviano e famiglia.
Frank, Yoshiaki, Family & Friends,
My sincere condolences.
There are no words…we were all blessed to have met Maco and have hiim part of our lives.
Maco was a special soul who made this world so much better.
Dear Frank and the Matsumoto Family-
My deepest condolences on the loss of a loved one who moved through life touching everyone and everything with his genuine warmth and genius. He will be missed greatly.
Dearest Frank, our hearts are breaking for you. We will miss Maco more than we can say. You were so wonderful together and we are privileged to have known you both for so long. The world is a darker place without Maco.
Frank- I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Maco. Please know that I am thinking of you and send the deepest condolences as you go through this very difficult time.
Frank and Matsumoto family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of Maco. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Maco, Frank, family,
So many great memories. Thanks for introducing me to Nadja, and most especially for showing me the sights in Japan in 1996. Miss you my friend! xoxo