Obituaries
Obituary: Matthew Brian Cookson, 40, of Branford
With many "stunned and profoundly saddened" by his sudden death, there's a celebration of Cookson's life at Stony Creek Brewery Wednesday.
BRANFORD, CT — Matt Cookson loved comic books. And after the sudden and devastating loss of the much-loved 40-year-old Branford bartender, lots of kids will have access to the funnies in his honor and memory.
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Matthew Brian Cookson of Branford died Thursday November 5, 2020 in Pawcatuck, CT.
Matthew was born March 10, 1980 in New Haven, son of Mary Ellen Riccio of Madison and the late Edwin L. Cookson. He had worked as the tap room manager for Stony Creek Brewery for the past seven years.
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We are all completely stunned and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Matthew Cookson. For years, Matt was...
Posted by Stony Creek Beer on Monday, November 9, 2020
Matt always worked in the food service industry at many places, including Friendly’s, the Chowder Pot, Margarita’s, Prime 16 of Orange, Thimble Island Brewery, Woodbridge Social Club, the Eel Pot, and No Worries Brewery.
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Besides his mother, he is survived by his brothers, John (Tonette) Cookson of Naugatuck and Marc Cookson of Applegate, OR; his girlfriend, Samantha Perrelli of Branford; his niece and nephew, Elos and Reishi Cookson; his best friend of 30 years, Christina “Crispy” Astarita of Branford and his beloved cat, Yorick.
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He was predeceased by his brother Michael Cookson.
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