Matt was my Uncle and very special to me. I have many fond memories of him from childhood trips “back east” with my Dad, including my first crabbing trip when I was six, many visits to the shore, and later houseboat adventures, and Chincoteague where my own family came along. I loved how easy going and kind he was, and his sense of humor. I remember him introducing the SCTV comedy show to me when I was young and just thinking it was hysterical. Seinfeld on endless rerun while on vacation. The little diddies he would sing to tease me that made me laugh. My husband Steve always enjoyed his company, as did my kids, Miles and Caroline, who got to know him when they were budding next generation crabbers on the Chincoteague trips. He will be truly missed. Jennifer Grant

Dearest Janet. As Al said, "there is a hole in my heart right now". We are so sorry for your loss and Matt's ordeal he went through. Our prayers are with you Matt Jr and your family. I am privileged to have known him and will remember the good times we had. The board games, the golf and just enjoying engaging conversations. Please be well and take care and be at peace.

My sincere condolences to Janet and Matt. I haven't seen Matt in some time but we kept in touch on FB. We reminisced about our high school days racing against one another. Matt with his Boss 302 and me with my Z-28. We could be seen working on our cars while on the job at Phillips 66 in Bellmawr! Matt was intelligent, sincere and quite funny. He was truly a great friend and all around terrific guy. He will be missed terribly.

There are very few genuinely nice guys. Matt was one of those rare beings. My Mom loved him and my Dad used to look forward to any visit with Jan, Matt and Mathew. To Matt, they were Aunt Laura and Uncle Ray. Whether we were in Philly, NJ, Haverhill, Mass or anyplace in between, there was only love and laughter. After they introduced Matt to Building 19 (a kind of junk store in Haverhill), it became routine for Matt to go and look for strange tools, one of a kind car parts and baseball cards for Matthew anytime they visited.
I became “Cuzz” instantly with Matt when we met. Visiting with them anywhere was a blast. Schelley and I had wonderful times at Chincoteague courtesy of Janet and Matt. It didn't matter if we were riding around with “Cap'n Barry”, having beers on the deck at the house, on the dock at the local bar, or game night at the house, there was nothing but fun and laughter. One of my greatest memories involves a trip to a Sonic. I never laughed so hard!

Even when I tried to rile Matt up and tease him about some Boston Team versus some Philly team it was fun. He was fun! Almost two years ago we rented a shore house and we had lots of visitors. Janet and Matt were the only ones I put up a glitter welcome sign for! We will miss him a lot.

This is my tribute to my favorite cousin Matt. Throughout our childhood I remember going to his house in South Philadelphia. Going to Pops, corner store, was a highlight buying penny candy. Aunt Mae would keep her steps pure white at this house. Then he moved to New Jersey. At his house in NJ, we would play records with Maureen, sing and dance. Matt made a song called “Gum Drop”. I thought he was the best. So much fun. Aunt Mae, Uncle Matt, Matt and Maureen would visit with my parents. (Martha and Tony) and myself. Well I played the accordion and my mom would say play “Lady of Spain” , I’ll give you a quarter. Often Matt through the years would tease me about playing Lady if Spain , I’ll give you a quarter. He never forgot. Matt and Jan were excellent dancers and I remember them jitterbugging to “Morse Code of Love”. They were the best. Still love that song. All these childhood and adult memories will be cherished forever. Will miss our texts, Matt. I love you and will miss you.

Matt was my brother in law but much more like a brother. We go back a long ways and I liked him instantly. Janet is my sister and we all vacationed together along with Matthew and my family for many years. Lake Tahoe, Southern and northern California, Avalon and., most of all, Chincoteague. Never had a cross word with Matt and we enjoyed fishing, crabbing, having a beer and talking sports
together.

There is a hole in my heart right now and I will miss Matt until we meet again.

Al Kull

Matt was my cousin and my friend, We had many phone conversations during his illness and he never complained one bit about the things he went thru even though I knew he had side effects, I spent many weekends at his Mom and Dad's my Aunt Mae and Uncle Matt's house in Glendora. We would swim in their pool and my Uncle Matt would teach me how to catch and throw all types of pitches. I would of course torture my cousin Matt until he put STP oil treatment in my hair because I was being a pain, We would play football at the field and all the guys we played football with would tackle me all at one and they were all bigger than I was but i was always included. We would go out and have chinese food and coffee and talk about everything good that had happened in life. Matt loved his family and Jan and Matthew were his top priority. He loved his Mom and Sister Maureen. His Dad, my Uncle Matt died way too soon. The DiDomenico's were as tough as nails and I could not ask for a better family to grow up with. I miss all of them that went on before us, but you can be sure that they are sitting around smoking cigars and laughing together at a table labeled just for them. I could go on with the tributes but I can't put into words how much of an impact he made to everyone he cared for and me as well. Thanks Matt I miss you.