Matthew Amore (2 Nov 1969 - 5 Apr 2021)

Matt was always so happy and joking. A true genuine, rare person. Thank you for being my friend and letting me copy your work in school where we both got 11% in computer studies (his fault) Matt always made a point of saying that I’m older... by a month 😂♥️R.I.P Matt 🙏🏼 You really will be missed Xxx

Matt was such a good friend to me at school, we bonded over music and a similar set of ideals. We didn't see each other much over the last few years but I'll never forget one of our meet ups when I got hug that was one of the most heartfelt I've ever had. Rest in Peace you wonderful human being xxx

In memory of Matt. A true friend and toffeeman.

Matt, you are sorely missed, you touched so many lives. You will never be forgotten. You will shine a light in all the hearts you touched. RIP

I am a first cousin of Matthew's mother Eileen, I live in Australia. I only recall meeting Matthew briefly on a few occasions, so did not really know him, but the photos, some early ones of which look familiar, show someone who clearly loved being with many people, and was loved by them when in his company. The photo on the bicycle is a classic - he really is heading off somewhere! Wherever it was, I hope he got there. All my wishes at this time to his family, and his friends, for whom it was far too soon. Christopher Clarke

Shine on and thank you for being my friend. Wish you were here

Really bitter-sweet seeing all these photos of Matt living his life. As his cousin, my main memories of him are from 29-30 years ago, when as an annoying and weird teenager I stayed at his family home during the Summer holidays.
I remember hanging-out with him and his gf at the time, in his bedroom, and being fascinated by the cigarette packets he’d painstakingly placed at equal intervals around the top of the wall all round the room, making a unique border. He was enigmatic, quirky, cool, slightly aloof in my eyes.
Since then, I’ve only seen him twice, at each of our grand parents funerals. I feel sad that I didn’t try harder to be in touch with Matt, and my ego is a little dented that he didn’t think I was cool enough to hang out with him, but I’m glad he found his tribe. And his bond with his brothers will always be there.
RIP cuz Matt x

Rest easy ❤️

I know Matt and I weren’t super close, nor did we talk “regularly,” but I can say with sincerity that I loved him dearly as a friend. We had little jokes and quirks we shared between the two of us. I was always so genuinely happy for him when he was happy, and when he wasn’t doing as well, I’d feel sorrow and helplessness at not being able to do much to make it better. I always looked forward to seeing him. Everyone who knew him knows he had such a powerful presence of soul—he was a force of nature—and while, like all of us, he was imperfect, we were all so lucky to have had him in our lives. I know, too, that much of my sadness now is for those who I know were even closer to him. He was really one in a million. Shine on, Matt.

For Matt.

shine on you crazy diamond

Shine on 💞💞