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 was very fond of Matt and found him to be a compassionate and sensitive person who treated all of his clients and co-workers with respect. He always had candy for those in need .Everybody loved Matt. He will be missed. You raised a kind and gracious son and I will always remember him. Edna Butler (NJ)

I will miss Matt's sense of humor and his kindness. I sat two seats away from him at DDD  and enjoyed his laughter and smiles. I was in touch with him when he moved and was always happy to hear from him. He was a joy to know and be around. BethAnn (NJ)

Matt made my life a lot more interesting! I never realized I could have a friendship so strong it would last so  long. We had the best times together. Matt will always remain in my heart. I will miss you. See you later James

Matt & I used to work together at TRI-Us. And we weren't too fond of our plac eof employment. Needless to say we found ways to "make things fun' much to our supervisors dismay. For instance Matt & I went out to lunch on a nice sunny day & did'nt want to go back to work.SO Matt called our supervisor and told her we had gotten into a car accident.Then we , to make it look good, waited for the police to come. Also we wrote songs & poems about our job to pass the time i still have them and when I comeacross one I laugh so hard! I will remember Matt as a funny,generous person. I will miss him  Mary Jo

Matt was so special to me,like a son. He was the most special case workerI have ever known. Families still call me to see how he is and ask me  to  send regards to him. He has left behind many broken hearts. But all our lives have been enriched because of the love we felt FROM him. He was like no one else- he never tried to impress- there was nothing insincere about him. He was able to look in your eyes and almost immediately understand. I was hoping he would come back to NJ, We missed him. I never thought this would happen.   I lost my son 2 years ago-- Matt told me to listen for him that he was always with me that my son was in the sunshine,the flowers the butterfly,,Matt encouraged me to feel my sons presence because he still lived ,Matt still lives TOO-mostly in our hearts but he'll also let you know he is there in ways you will never expect-Love Noel   (NJ)

I loved Matt  So  Much  . I'll alway's carry his smile in my heart!    I remember when we took a cruise to Alaska ,we took a helicopter and went dog sledding on the tundra. He felt so bad for the dogs. His laughter and  the smile on his face was the best THANK YOU I'll ever get. Love Troy

One of my favorite memories of Matt is the night he & I went into NYC to see Duran Duran .Troy got us great seats and we had a blast.After the concert we were supposed to go home but of course we did'nt! We ended up at a vodka bar with three other Duran Duran concert goers.Well after some pineapple,cranberry and garlic vodka I stood up and could'nt even think! I ended up in the bathroom and for some reason took my bra off & shoved it into my pocket.Finally we decided to leave but of course we could'nt drive so Matt called Troy to get us a hotel room.It was late and we were so silly,Troy must have loved it!

 As we were going to the hotelMatt practically had to drag me! I couldn't even walk.A cop saw this scene and was asking me if I was ok."It's allright He's the GREATEST friend and he's gay and works for the sick.He's all good Next thing I know I wake upin the hotelbed and ther's Matt all curled up in the chair.ALWAYS taking care of me.He was great that way! We still talked about it all the timeand he'd end by saying "you neverdid find your bra, did you?"Oh Matt, how I love you & will miss you greatly,   By Matt's friend Kelly  ( NJ)

Matt & I  worked togerher.My favorite memory is being locked in the lunch room at the Women's Prison.   We laughed everyday. I will miss him everyday Jamie (TN)

Matt  I am forever thankful for all the time you spent with me talking about my teenage boys trials  and tribulations.You gave me so much laughter and comfort. Rest in peace.   Cindy (NJ)

I worked with Matt @ the DDD office in Flanders for a short time.His sense of humor & grin always could make me laugh. He was missed when he moved to Tennessee.I'll always remember him as a good friend & a great person,  Leslie Wa;sh   (NJ)