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Matthew Tyler Finken

January 1, 2016

Matthew Tyler Finken, 25, of Forks Township, died Friday, January 1, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Born January 29, 1990 in Bethlehem, he was a son of John H. and Joanne L. (Cicale) Finken.

Matthew graduated from Easton Area High School in 2008.  He played ice hockey for Lehigh Valley Thunder and the Easton Ice Hockey Club and enjoyed playing the drums and weightlifting.

Surviving with his parents, John and Joanne, are his sister, Alyssa Finken DeLeon and her husband, Kevin; his girlfriend, Deanna Attinello; and his grandparents, Vincenza Cicale and Judith LaDuca and her husband, Sam.

Services are private.  Interment is in South Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Adaptive Center Miami, 2520 Coral Way, Suite 2-506, Miami, FL 33145.Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Karen Bodine

    January 2, 2016 at 10:53 am

    John, Joanne and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

  2. Nancy Thatcher

    January 2, 2016 at 11:34 am

    John and family, I am so sorry to hear of Matthew passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. May God be with you in your time of need.
    Sincerely, John and Nancy Thatcher

  3. Lorraine Mainhart

    January 2, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    John and Joanne,
    My heart goes out to all of you. I am so very sorry for your loss.

  4. Ann Ball

    January 2, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    John, Joanne, and Alyssa,
    We are so sorry for the loss of your son and brother, Matthew. May God hold him close and take care of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Ann and Gary

  5. Jacklyn Harriman

    January 2, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

  6. Chere king

    January 2, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time. The Lord be with you.
    Chere and Art King

  7. Cathie McGroggan

    January 2, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    Joanne and John, my heart goes out to you. Please know that I am thinking of you and I am sending prayers. I wish you peace.

  8. Margaret Bodogh

    January 2, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    John,Joanne and Alyssa
    My heart is breaking for all of you in this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember all of your fond memories.

  9. Rosalie Mancino

    January 2, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    John, I am deeply saddened by the news of your son’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy!
    Rosalie

  10. Michele Szoka

    January 3, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    John and family,
    There are no words that can describe or help what you are going through. Please just know you are not alone. Peace will come.

  11. Beth & Paul Garren

    January 3, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    John, Joanne, Alyssa,

    We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. Our hearts go out to you all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

    Sincerely,
    Beth and Paul Garren and family

  12. Mary Ellen Lewis

    January 4, 2016 at 7:39 am

    John and family–
    I know we haven’t seen each other since the Kennedy School days, but I am so sorry to know of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts in these tough days and know that you have many wonderful memories of Matthew to rely on to keep you going.
    Peace to you and your family. MEBL

  13. Justin and Kate Christein

    January 4, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    John and family-

    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

  14. Gloria Hendershot

    January 4, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    Joanne John an Alyssa, so sorry for the loss of your son/ brother. Im sending my sympathy an may you find piece an comfort in the Lord. Matt is in the arms of the Lord an is being taken care of. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
    Gloria Hendershot an daughters…

  15. Stacey Taylor

    January 4, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    John and Family,
    I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Matthew. Please find comfort in knowing that so many people are thinking and praying for you and your family.
    Always in our hearts,
    Stacey and Casey Taylor

  16. Colleen Baylor

    January 6, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    Wishing you peace and sending you love.

  17. Pat Sutton

    January 6, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    Sorry for your loss. Sending our sympathy and prayers. Pat and Edward

  18. Jeannene Sanders

    January 6, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss, Prayers for Matt’s safe journey ~ <3 ~