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Matthew Tooker

1986 - 2011

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Thursday

September

First Visitation

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Alderson Funeral Home of Naugatuck

201 Meadow

St. Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States

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September

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11:00 am

Friday, September 2, 2011

Alderson Funeral Home of Naugatuck

201 Meadow

St. Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States

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Arlington National Cemetery

State Hwy 110 & Memorial Dr

Arlington, Virginia, United States

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Jesse D Flynn posted a condolence

Friday, September 2, 2011

To the Tooker Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I served with Matt in the Marine Corps. For a year and a half we were roommates and best friends, and to this day I consider him the most trustworthy friend that I have ever had. He was an outstanding Marine, that far exceeded myself. In our time together, he did convey one thing to me that I think that you should know. He was very proud that he was going to be the one to carry on the Tooker family name, and that he would be the only one. Matt was quite adamant about his opportunity to do this, something I've only ever heard from him, and something only he would ever say, though very honorable. I know this may not be the right time, but I think that you should find a way to continue that in his honor. May God bless you and keep you always... Semper Fidelis, Jesse D Flynn

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Evelyn Slason Gobstein posted a condolence

Friday, September 2, 2011

Matt was a wonderful student at Cross Street Elementary School. I so enjoyed the many stories he would share about his adventures. He was often smiling, warm, sensitive, a bit unconventional at times :) and "lived in the moment." He often would make other students feel better if they were upset, but putting his arm around them, help them do an activity in class, or inviting them to join in and play with him at recess. Matt brings a smile to my face. I think of him as a caring boy- who grew into a wonderful young man. My prayers and sympathies are with you at this most painful time for his family and friends. Evelyn Slason Gobstein Matt's Elementary School Principal

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Karen Burrows posted a condolence

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Anne , Abigail and Family I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.

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Karen Burrows posted a condolence

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Anne , Abigail and Family I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.

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Mr. and Mrs. Vickers posted a condolence

Thursday, September 1, 2011

I am so sorry about your loss. We had the pleasure of knowing Tooker while he served in the USMC with my husband who is currently deployed in Afghanistan. He took our 8 year old son under his wing and showed him all his "cool scars" he got while he served his tour in Iraq. I was shocked to hear the new and although these words wont help heal you pain or fill the void from your loss please know you are in out thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to ask. Mike, Hannah and Julian

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Jennifer Chiarantano posted a condolence

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Anne and family. My deepest condolences to you all for your loss. You will be in my prayers.

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Coster Family posted a condolence

Thursday, September 1, 2011

To the Tooker Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Matt will be missed by many and remembered always.

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Diane Linderbeck posted a condolence

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Anne & Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the sadness I feel for you all. Love Diane

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The Humphrey Family. posted a condolence

Thursday, September 1, 2011

To the Tooker family, between last night and today we reminisced all the good memories made while spending time with Matt. He had a special way of making an impact on you whether he spent an hour with you or years with you. Our family is grateful for all the years we had with him and there will be that emptiness, but more so we will be remembering that smile, and all the time spent by fires, cutting trees, riding quads, and doing all the things we all loved to do as a family. That's what Matthew was to us he wasn't a friend he was family, willing to give you the shirt off of his back just for a plate of pasta. Matthew will be forever in our hearts, but more so seared into our memories and never forgotten. Love the Humphrey family.

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The Uva Family posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Matt was a wonderful young man with a beautiful smile who will be missed by many. May god bless you and give you strength. The Uva Family

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Amanda Ortiz posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Matthew was a wonderful person. I went to highschool with him, and kept in touch for the last few years. I send love and condolences to his family. I'm so sorry to hear this. I will always remember his beautiful smile. God bless always.

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Joy Chalk posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

My prayers for all of Matt's family and friends. Anne, you are warmly in this Marine Mom's thoughts. When I first met Matt at 1/6 Homecoming, he warmly greeted me with a big hug and added "my mom told me to make sure I said Hello to Knox's mom!" Matt was very sweet! I will be eternally grateful for his service to our Country as a United States Marine. God Bless you Matt. Love from Joy and Brad.

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Maureen, Tricia and Family, Tia and Family, Tiffany & Brenden, Tyne, Taylor & Topanga posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Since knowing of Matty's passing, the world just doesn't look the same. I am so proud of Matty as to all he became. As a wild one growing up, he could always bring a smile. Anne, I cannot even imagine the hole in your heart, knowing how heavy ours has become. Anne, Amanda, Lis, Abbey; We love you and are here for anything, anytime, We love you all! Mo and family

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Reverend Liz Wold posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

To the Tooker Family- May you know love and compassion of the community around you. Please accept the thank yous of every citizen grateful for the service of CPL Tooker. As you journey this new life path please accept the prayers and thoughts of those who will always remember your son and brother. May you find moments of comfort through these pain filled days. May God console you through grace and bring you times of quiet and beautiful reminders of Matthew. God bless you each day. V/r Reverend Wold

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Erika Torres (Burnham) posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss...My prayers go out to all of you

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Allan W. Olivero posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

To the entire Tooker Family, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to everyone. I remember Matthew when I was married to Maureen and only knew him as a teenager. I was proud to hear that he served our country, and I am very sorry to hear of his death. My nephew Jimmy would have been the same age as Matthew, but he too has died on a motorcycle 5 years ago. I can only feel the pain from the point of being an uncle but can't even imagine what your family is going through. May Matthew rest in peace. He is with good people in Heaven. God Bless you all. Allan Olivero, Thomaston

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The Family of CPL Brian J. Wright, USMC posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Thank you Matt for having Brian's back in 2 tours to Afghanistan. Heaven's Gates have another USMC Guard. Rest-In-Peace, Tooker! SEMPER FIDELIS

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The Gladstone Family posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Our family has seen Matt grow into a fine young man. We are so sorry for your loss. A loss for all.

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