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Obituary: Matthew J. Barba, 49, of Hamden
Matt, a U.S. Army veteran and an accomplished chef, had an infectious smile, a great personality and was an inspiration to others.
From Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home
Matthew Joseph Barba, 49, of Hamden, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. Born in Holyoke, MA on January 4, 1967, he was the son of Joseph and Agnes Carrozzella Barba of Cheshire.
Matt graduated from the New York Military Academy in 1986 and went on to serve in the United States Army in Germany. He attended Johnson & Wales University and was an accomplished chef for many years. He later worked as a nutrition manager at AIDS Project New Haven and was currently a case manager at Turnbridge of Hamden.
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He had an infectious smile, a great personality and was an inspiration to others. He will mostly be remembered as a tireless advocate for people with addiction and sadly missed by all the lives he touched.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved son, Henry Liam Barba; sisters, Susan Barba Jacobs and her husband Thomas of Cheshire, Jennifer Barba of Cheshire; a loving niece, Alexandra Czarkosky and three cherished nephews, Ethan, Jack and Max Fuoco as well as several uncles, aunts, cousins and dear friends.
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In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to an education fund for his son Henry through the funeral home.
To leave online condolences, visit Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home here.
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