2014

1729 E 3rd Ave, Bay Shore, New York, 11706

Their Name

Matthew Cassagio

Their Nickname

Matt

Birthday

7/9/1995

Age at Time They Passed

Date Passed

7/9/2014

Your First & Last Name

Ellen Weinstein

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Matthew was a very loving caring youngest child of 4 . Growing up with educational and medical disabilities , Matt struggled to keep up. He was a football player from 5th grade to 12th. Matthew has 3 older sisters who miss him very much .

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

I didn’t know enough .

What made them smile?

Friends , football, handball.. his puppy Maggie. Good good 😌

What do you miss the most about them today?

His wide arms hug . Quiet talks , both honest and painful but always funny

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

Matthew, You are missed every moment of my days .. your sisters and I remember you with deep love and live with the pain of your absence

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