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Matty P. Thank you for always making the room a brighter place, keeping everyone smiling and never turning down a good time. As we always said, stay weird brother! To your family my heart is with you throughout and prayers and condolences to all that Matty touched. You are loved and appreciated.
Darlene, Phil, Mike & Alyssa - we were shocked and devastated to hear this tragic news. We are holding you close in our hearts and praying for Matt's wife and boys. There are no words sufficient to express our deepest sympathy to you all. May memories sustain you and bring you comfort and peace. Rest In Peace, Matt.
My deepest sympathy to Phil, Darlene and all. Matt must have been quite a fella and good friend to so many. May he RIP Sincerely,Kathy Fiumano 
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Sincere Condolences, Phil , Darlene and All.. We are thinking of you. With fond memories !  (Lucy&Jim Murphy). 
Matt was a valued member of the Iron Brigade Team at Fort Carson and will never be forgotten. In this time of grief, I pray to the Lord for his blessing to you and your Family. Please receive my earnest condolences.  
We had so much fun visiting m…
Mercyhurst University, East 38th Street, Erie, PA, USA
We had so much fun visiting mercyhurst homecoming weekend. There is truly never a dull moment with Matt. Whether we were hanging out at the river our at the house in Tully he was always the life of the party. We’ll miss you Matty.
Matt met the world to me at VMI. We were in the echo company together and echo company just so happened to not fit our personalities the best. Matt’s way of taking everything in stride, combating everything with humor; helped me to do the same and push through. This led to a friendship after the rat line where his personality and humor continued and made so many great memories for me. I am so very saddened by this loss, but know the memories of such a great person will continue to live on. Love you man and you will be greatly missed. Rest in peace brother!
At VMI, I vividly remember that Matt was ALWAYS smiling no matter what the circumstances were. Matt & I marched a lot of PTs together rat year. I hope that one day, our sons will get to do the same. You are missed and will always be loved Brother!

Matty P! Not a person in the 315 doesn’t smile when they hear your name. That’s a good life. 

Thank you for lighting up our home and hometown. It sucks we didn’t get more time with you but heaven has a gatehouse basement and we’ll see you up there. 

Arge

I roomed with Matt Rat year at VMI. He was a character; never a dull moment. And he was great at attracting RDC to our room.

I remember one night he purposely swallowed mouthwash before a sweat party. Wild.

Great guy. Hard to believe we lost him. He and his family are in my thoughts.

If I can ever be of help, do not hesitate to reach out.
Meg, Bode and Lyle - our hearts go out to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all.
What a tragic loss. I’m sorry for your loss and emptiness that you all may feel. I hope the Piazza and Hopton families are able to find some comfort and peace reading all the beautiful words people are sharing about Matt. I more so remember Meg’s Matty P Mini Me once they were engaged. There was just not enough time with Matt.  I also remember him breaking out the Patriotic suit at the wedding, a beautiful day that forever will be cherished.
Whether it was at Goshen rive…
2010, Goshen, VA, USA
Whether it was at Goshen river with the boys, or on the bricks marching penalty tours, he was the most fun man I ever knew. Always the life of the party, and a great classmate.
Matt and Bode had a very spec…
Matt and Bode had a very special bond and this describes their bond perfectly! Matt you will be truly missed!
When Covid took over and the …
2020
When Covid took over and the birthday drive bys were a hit. Matt and the “hood” made it one to remember with the bikes and tractor! Of course bode is just hanging on his back! He loved that! Matt was such a great guy, too many memories in a short time frame you guys lived in Aspen! The Webbs send our love ❤️
Our sincere sympathy to the Hopton, Sherlock and Piazza families.  We did not know Matt but the Sherlock’s are dear friends 
So sorry for your loss. Sending many prayers and much love to you & your family
Dar,  I am so sorry to hear of yours and Phil’s son Matthew’ s passing.  To say the least I was shocked and very saddened.  Words cannot express what I want to say, but I hope you and your family know I’m thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.  With love and friendship, Ellie ❤️🇺🇸❤️

So sorry to hear of Matt's  passing.You all are in our prayers.

Love, Don and Evelyn Havrilla

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