Posted on 02/28/2022 6:23:32 AM PST by MarvinStinson
Matt loved to travel and lived in Thailand and South Korea during his life, teaching English to school children.
He traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, South America, India and the United States of America making lasting friendships everywhere he went. He went on a mission trip to Haiti and also took many trips with his parents and brother Steve. Matt enjoyed conversing with all walks of life, especially the elderly. It was not unusual for him to strike up conversations with complete strangers, always eager to learn from others.
Matt enjoyed running long distance races and held medals from several states. He enjoyed reading every day and owned an extensive library of books. He loved music of all types and played piano and saxophone. He was an adventurer who loved trying different cuisines from all over the world and experiencing as many different cultures as he could.
Matt loved animals, especially dogs.
He attended the rally on January 6, 2021 to peacefully stand up for his beliefs.
After learning that the FBI was looking for him, he immediately turned himself in. He entered the Capitol through a previously opened door (he did not break in as was reported), where he was ushered in by police. He didn’t break, touch or steal anything. He did not harm anyone, as he stayed within the velvet ropes taking pictures. For this act he has been persecuted by many members of his community, friends, relatives and people who had never met him. Many people were quietly supportive and Matt was truly grateful for them.
The constant delays in hearings and postponements dragged out for over a year. Because of this, Matt’s heart broke and his spirit died and many people are responsible for the pain he endured. Matt did not have a hateful bone in his body. He embraced people of all races, income brackets and beliefs, never once berating anyone for having different views.
Matt is survived by his loving father, Lawrence of Sharpsville; his brother, Steven of Nederland, Colorado; his grandmother, Rosie Garzoni of Hermitage and several aunts, uncles and cousins
Matt attended Central Community Church in Transfer, Pennsylvania. He was a Christian who read his Bible daily.
Matt’s family stood by him during this devastating ordeal and are extremely proud of his passion for life and his pursuit of many dreams. His actions last year are not looked down upon, instead his family is grateful and humbled by his courage. They say God never gives anyone more than they can handle. That statement is not Biblical, nor is it true. Rest Easy Matt, you are finally FREE!
Calling hours will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 1, 2022 and again from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, at John Flynn Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2630 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148. There will be a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 2, at the funeral home.
Soviet Show trials take their toll. Who wants to live in a communist country?
Cause of death?
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Suicide, by hanging.
Never forget the wrongs done to the JANUARY 6 patriotic God-loving political prisoners.
Pelosi’s jackboots get another one.
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Suicide. But, the way he did it is not mentioned.
Here’s his obituary
https://www.flynnfuneralhome.com/obituary/matthew-perna
Makes me bleeping sick. Who will be held accountable for this man’s death and the ongoing perversion of the Constitution?
I’ll settle for Mitch McConnell.
Mitch “The Turtle.”
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Yup.
I just called My Congressman in DC about this. Am calling all of them today. I expressed disgust with the Republicans.
Thinking of what else I can do. What can we do?
This is so sad ...... so horrible....it could have been one of our kids or grandkids.
Prayers for his soul but anger engulfs us.
I have donated to many Jan 6 political prisoners as urged by Professor David Clements.
But what else can be done?
I know that not one of them have been charged with “insurrection” and I believe I know why.
Thank you.
No words.
Can’t even imagine the level of despair he felt. And to think - there are hundreds more currently going thru this.
This is a dark stain on this country, now ask me why I would have my child be a draft dodger than serve for this country. If there was a draft
This is no worse than Putin and I have some Oceanside property in Arizona if u don’t think this country hasn’t murdered political foes
I can’t believe there is not more of an outcry for these people.
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I can’t read this without crying.
And thinking that the idiot Cheney and the mob MUST PAY FOR THIS.
RIGHT AFTER THEY INVESTIGAE FOUR...FOUR...SUICIDES AMONG THE METRO POLICE.
There is so much that we must resolve.
I think those four were objecting to the way things went down and thay had to be silenced.
Please keep my personal info secure. That’s how much they scare me.
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