Matthew Brian Durando - Online Memorial Website

one of the best memories i have is matt spelling his middle name as brain instead of brian! our group consisted of joe devito joe bainlardi richard santino rob morante and mike boch! we had so much fun together hanging on the corner of 76th street and 13th ave! we where inseperable for years! what a shame we all lost touch with him!

This morning Cameron woke up and told methat his Uncle Matt could not be here because he had died. I told him I knew that and I was confused about what would make him say that. He told me that he heard me saying "Matt's here! Matt's here!" He had dreamed it, which is remarkable since he was only 2 when Matt died, but to have had that dream today?? It makes me feel that Matt is watching over him and is still trying to be the fantastic uncle and godfather he was when he was with us.

I want to say how much Matt meant to me. He was such a great friend and we shared laughter and tears about our family and our beloved pets. Matt always talked about his love for his family and his nieces and nephews. My heart goes out to all of you as you deal with  this great loss. My co-workers and I have shared tears and laughter to get us through this difficult time. We would all love to be in New York with you to give you support, But know we are all banded together here in Nashville.Tn and will share our love and sympanthy from a distance. We will get together and have a memorial service for Matt here. My husband and I planned to have a lay-over in Las Vergas in sept. I was going to call Matt and surprise him. I won't be able to do that now. It makes my heart sad. I can't imagine your pain. My heart goes out to you. Please know we ALL loved Matt and will miss him dearly. My prayers go to you and your family as you go through this difficult journey. if there is anything we can do for you, anything at all .... let us know. Love and prayers  Dawn

You son was such a wonderful person to work with. He always had such a warm smile.He will always be remembered.

So many questions left unanswered Yet the fact remains,that nothing will bring you back to us.I have lost a friend. a very dear friend. I will always miss seeing his smile I will miss hearing his laugh. The stories he told ,and the practical jokes. These are the things I will miss most. At quiet times I close my eyes and I hear his voice in my ear,It is usually laughing at something his gang is saying and doing.While we miss him so much down here. Our time was too short,there are good times to come.And somehow my friend,WE all must move on. But you need to know as  we say goodbye,Oh the tears we cried,You were loved and  that heart of gold  Is something we were lucky to hold So for now go play at Rainbow Ridge. I know that is where you are,and when my time comes to be called Home; I'll see you when I get there. I love you Matt....and may you always rest in peace.  Jamie (TN)

i am so sorry for your loss! i am even sorrier that i lost touch with matt! he meant so much to so many of us! i have many wonderful memories of coming to the apt on 13th ave and the one on 14th! matt was a treasure! i loved being there for him when he was discovering who he was! i consider myself very lucky to have been a part of his life! so glad to have found david! i am also glad to hear that larry has made it through the worst of it! as a mother myself i cannot even fathom your pain! i can tell you that matt loved u very much and thought the world of you! i hope our comments help in some small way to ease your pain!

Hey! It's me, Merry Christmas, I love and miss you.

Matt, I am so empty not having you around to vent with, I forget sometimes that I can't just pick up the phone and call you. Your in my heart always. I feel your spirit and know your around when something happens that reminds me of you. I miss your smile and your laugh, Having you as my best friend is the best thing if not the only thing in my life, Rest yourself my friend we will see each other again, and when we do have a cold drink waiting for me, we have a lot to talk about, i love and miss you more each day. James

I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. Our prayers are for you all through this rough time. If I could take away the hurt I would. But I'll hold you all up in our prayers. God will strenthen you each day. And help you all all the heartaches .We're so sorry.  Our love and prayers are with you.   Delina & Dale

I miss Matt very much. I miss his humor, his witt, his intelligence and his caring and compassion.  Matt was someone who could cheer you up in an instant. He is someone I shared my problems and joys with, that's why it is still so hard for me to believe he is not here. I will never forget the great times that I shared with Matt and Troy.  I can recall countless times that Matt would be able to turn any situation around.  I wish I told him how smart he was, and how much he made me laugh, but I thought he always knew. There are so many thing that make me think of him, from a game of boggle to the good times we had at home, and at work. He has a profound place in my heart. I will miss him very much.