Matthew Dean Abati, 22, of Wallingford, CT died Sunday September22, 2019. He was the beloved son of Steve and Heather (Florio) Abati.
Matt was born in New Haven on July 26, 1997. He attended Notre Dame High School, and graduated from Lyman Hall High School. Despite his health issues Matt received his Bachelors in Exercise Sciences from Sacred Heart University on schedule.
Matt was a personal trainer at ASD Fitness Center in Orange, CT working with clients with physical and developmental disabilities. This was a passion of Matt’s. His dream was to open a facility where a healthy lifestyle could be achieved by all regardless of their physical, emotional, or developmental handicap. Matt was a man who would disregard his own physical pain to make sure he gave his all to his disabled client.
Matt was a fanatic football fan as well as an incredible player. He loved The University of Notre Dame Football and went to a number of games, including the 2012 National Championship game vs Alabama.
Matt was survived by his loving brother Ben and his adoring sister Hailey. Matt was predeceased by a sister Ali. Matt was also predeceased by his paternal grandparents Alfred and Rosemary Abati and survived by his maternal grandparents Robert and Elaine Florio and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Matt’s life was short but incredibly impactful to all who met him. His thoughts and his focus were always toward others and how he could make the world a better place. But Matt was not one to talk about that goal, Matt put it into action. Whether it was giving cash to the homeless in Philly or his career choice, Matt was determined to leave his mark on the world, one person at a time.
The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford on Thursday morning at 9:30 to attend a Mass of Christian Burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in Beaverdale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Matthew Abati Scholarship Fund at ASD Fitness Center 307 Racebook Road, Orange, CT 06477.
Dear Heather, Steve, Ben and Hailey,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so very sorry about the loss of your incredible son and brother. We were truly blessed to have known him.
Love, Karen and Jack
Stephen, Heather, Ben, Hailey and family,
I have no words. My heart is broken . I’m so sorry about the loss of Matthew – what gives us some solace is that we know he’s up there with some pretty amazing people and he’s free – no more sickness no more struggles and no more fears…
With deepest sympathy,
Joann
(Maria Candilli’s Friend)
Dear Heather and family,
Sincere condolences on this terrible loss. Matt sounds like an amazing young man. I hope your happy memories of him will help sustain you in these sad days.
Heather Calabrese
Heather and Steve,
We are so very sorry about Matt Had no idea and cannot express enough of our condolences and prayers for you, his sister, brother and your entire families. May he rest in eternal peace.
Sincerely, your old neighbors,
Bianca and Debbie Signore
He was a good man
Dear Heather,
You, Ben, and Hailey are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏻
I can’t express enough how sorry I am for your heartbreak 💔Love and strength to you❤️
There are no words. To you Steve,and all your loved ones, I will pray for all of you. May you all find peace and Iove from all who care about you. Rest In Peace Matthew
My deepest sympathy,
Joanne Murasso
We are so truly sorry for the passing of your son and brother, Matt. We had the pleasure of knowing him and your family all those years at Tot time and elementary school. You have our deepest sympathy. God bless you all, Lisa, Emily, and Matthew Williams
Dear Heather & Family,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the peace and comfort of God lift you up. during such a difficult time.
I am so sad to hear of Matt’s passing. I had the pleasure of teaching him in middle school. Matt had a great mind and a big heart. My sympathy to the entire family.
Dear Heather & Family,
I am so sad to hear of Matt’s passing. May memories of this dear soul keep him in your heart forever.
With deepest sympathy, Judy Offutt
So very sorry for your loss, Steve and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all. May Matthew rest peacefully in Heaven with all your loved ones. Gid needed another Angel.
So very sorry for your loss, Steve and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all. May Matthew rest peacefully in Heaven with all your loved ones. Gid needed another Angel. Love from Jackie and Joe Rehak
Dear Heather and Family,
It is with a very sad heart that I am writing this and my deepest condolences to you and your entire family. I am praying for all of you so that you may have strength in this very difficult time. Please know that I will always be around if you every need me anytime.
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your son/brother Matt. We will keep you in our prayers over the days and months ahead. He was always such a nice, respectful young man. We are truly heartbroken for all of you. With love, John and Frances Amendola (Johnny and AJ’s Grandparents)
Dear Abati Family
Heather, words can not express my deepest and dearest condolences to you and your family. Praying that GOD gives you all strength in this time of need. The scripture reads in Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: that they shall be comforted. GOD Bless!
Deat Abayi Family,
So sorry to hear the world had lost such a wonderful person. Thank you for sharing him with us. Hoping all his wonderful memories console you all.
God bless
Dear Abati family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Matt was one of the most genuine and supporting person I know. We we’re roommates and teammates at sacred heart our freshmen year and it’s a blessing to know and meet him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are all so sorry for your loss. Please know we are praying for you all during your time of deep sorrow. God bless you all and God bless Matt, at peace in the merciful arms of God.
The Chasse Family
Dear Steve, Heather, Ben, Hailey and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Matt. He was a very friendly and caring person that touched a lot of people’s lives in a short amount of time. I will never forget the memories of playing little league baseball together on the Elks. Rest in Peace, Matt. You’re in my prayers.
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