Obituary of Matthew Roy Christopher Cohen

Matthew Roy Christopher Cohen, a resident of Wappingers Falls, entered into rest Wednesday, January 18, 2012. He was 22. Son of Rosalie Cohen of Wappingers Falls and the late Jerry Cohen, he was born April 12, 1989 in New Hyde Park, NY. Matt was a graduate of Beacon High School and had attended Dutchess Community College and Lincoln Tech. He was employed by STS Tires and Auto in Wappingers Falls. Matt was a member of Troop 41, Boy Scouts while growing up. He was a member of various car clubs. His passion was cars, especially his Mustang. He enjoyed restoring cars. He had won numerous awards at car shows and competitions he was involved with. He would drive anywhere and was especially proud of the fact he had driven through Alaska. Matt also enjoyed snowboarding, sailing, photography, playing pool, traveling and the beach. He enjoyed music and played guitar. Matt loved good food and enjoyed time spent with family and friends over a meal. Most importantly, Matt was a fun loving guy; he enjoyed a good time and loved life to the fullest. He will be truly missed. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Danielle Weeks and her husband, Jason; his nephew, Hudson Weeks; his half-siblings, Sherri, Brian and Alan; and his aunt, Marie Shulman and her husband, Burt. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Rosario and Marianina Scandariato and his special Aunt Connie. Family will receive friends on Monday, January 23, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24 at St. John the Evangelist, Willow Street, Beacon. Interment will follow in Lloyd Cemetery, Highland. For directions to the funeral home or to send the family a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.