| Date of Birth | July 4, 1985 |
| Passed Away | October 21, 2008 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | October 24, 2008 |
| Service Time | 7 P.M. |
| Service Location | Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. |
MATHEW A. STEPHENS
HORNELL-Mathew A. Stephens, 23, formerly of Hornell, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (Oct. 21, 2008) at his home in Rochester.
Born in Hornell on July 4, 1985, he was a son of William and Yvonne Stephens Clark.
A graduate of Hornell High School, class of 2003, Mat attended Fingerlakes Community College and had been employed in the Nutrition Services Department of St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell.
He enjoyed spending time playing online computer games, X-box as well as listening to music and watching T.V. and movies. Mat was also a creative artist and will be remembered most of all for his great sense of humor.
A loving son, brother, grandson and nephew, his family includes his parents, Bill and Yvonne of Wayland; his brother, Zachary Mozzar also of Wayland; his two step sisters, Tanya Clark of Cohocton and Melissa Clark of Buffalo; his maternal grandparents, Sharon and Frank Gilbert of Hornell; his paternal grandmother, Arlene Clark of Hornell; his maternal great-grandmothers, Lena Sanford of Tuscarora and Alice Stephens of Canisteo; also his many aunts, uncles and cousins, including his special uncle, Jeremy Stephens, who was more like a brother and best friend to him.
Mat was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Larry Stephens, his paternal grandfather, Leo Clark; his maternal great-grandfathers, Leon Sanford and Warren Stephens; also his beloved 13 year old black cat, Shadow.
Calling hours are from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral service will be held in Mat’s memory following calling hours at 7 p.m. Friday, with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Hornell Area Humane Society, PO Box 533, Hornell, NY 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
Yvonne I am so very very sorry to hear this news it broke my heart to see this. My prayers go out to you and your family.
I wanted to let Yvonne know that I am very sorry to hear about the loss of her son. I am thinking of the whole family during this time of terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to all who knew Mathew.
Yvonne and family-
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I only knew Mathew from the hospital. I enjoyed his smile and sense of humor. I was immediately drawn to him because he reminded me so much of my youngest son Josh. In fact, I would call him Josh and ask him how “Josh” was today. He would always grin that shy little smile and reply that Josh was great. I felt that he and I shared a little secret and bond. I was absolutely devastated to hear about his passing. My heart goes out to Mat’s family and I feel your loss. I’m so sorry. Mat had a special presence and a special kindness that showed how special he was. He was a good boy.
SHARON & FRANK OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY AT THIS VERY SAD TIME. WE ALL KNOW HOW VERY MUCH YOU ALL LOVED MATHEW. PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES YOU ALL HAVE OF HIM AND KNOW HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU IN YOUR HEART.
Yvonne & Family, We are praying for you during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry for your loss
Yvonne & Family – We want you to know we are thinking of you. So saddened by the news of Matt – we hadnt seen him in many years but remember him as a young boy with a great smile! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To everyone,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I was a friend of Mat through Jeremy while I attended school at Alfred. I am terribly sorry for your loss, it is truly a great one. Take care in loved ones and never forget that Mat will always be in our hearts.
Bill and Yvonne, we are at a loss for words to ease your pain; our hearts are breaking for you. We hope your family and friends will comfort you as you share memories of your son’s life.
Yvonne, Zach and Bill,
I have no words that can take away the pain! My heart goes out to your family, know your in our prayers and many others.
Yvonne and family, I am so sorry for your loss, I opened the tribune and was so saddened, my heart goes out to you all at this difficult time. We have been friends for so many years, then you move away and loose touch on an off and then the kind of pain that you are enduring makes you wish you never left so I could be there for you. Please know I am thinking of you all at this difficult time and I am so sorry I couldn’t be there.
I remember being best friends with mat throughout grade school and some high school…I was actually thinking about him lately and was very shocked when I heard about his passing. My thoughts are with his entire family, mat’s a good person, and his sense of humor still sticks with me in memory. Love and luck.
Dear Yvonne & family:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers. May God bless you and may you feel comfort in HIs Love. Just know that we are all praying for you. Love, Kim Wood
Bill and Yvonne, Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Let your fond memories of Matt live on.
Sorry to hear about matt. His uncle Tim talk about the good times.when he was a yroug man.