Matthew D. Brockman, 34 of Chicago, died August 9, 2020
A virtual service will be on facetime live on Sunday from 1-2pm on DeFiore Funeral Home Facetime live. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-4pm at DeFiore Funeral 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Matthew was born June 20, 1986 the son of Alan and Linda Brockman. He worked as an HVAC technician. Music was his passion, he enjoyed listening, writing and playing music. He had a kind and gentle heart. He had a knack for making people laugh while having pasionate discussions about politics. He was a loving son, brother and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Waite, his brothers, Todd (Yuni) Brockman, Adam (Jordanna) Brockman, and Nicholas Waite, by his fiancé Dee Dee Turner, his nieces Sarah and Sophia, his grandma Helen and Step mom, Pam Brockman and also by many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, Alan.
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Dearest Linda, Todd, Adam, and Nick - we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dennis and Pam Waite
I am so sorry and sad to hear of Matt's passing. Haven't seen him in years but I still remember him and his music. Our condolences to Adam and the family. May he rest in peace.
So sorry for your family’s loss. The last time Matthew and I interacted was a few years ago when I gave him a free ticket to a Beirut concert that I couldn’t attend in Chicago. He was so happy. I still remember him being a little kid playing video games. Love and prayers for Matthew and everyone.
To Matt's family, my sincere condolences. I'm so truly, very sorry to hear about Matt's passing. I used to work with and remember him fondly. He was our Mattie at work. A very reliable technician, co-worker. He was very conscientious, very bright, caring and always very helpful. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss him so much!
I am sorry to hear of Matt’s passing it’s so hard to believe he’s gone. I remember our conversations during our work day and am thankful we got to work together. He will always be our Mattie. May he Rest In Peace and prayers to his family.
To Matt's family, my sincere condolences. I'm so truly, very sorry to hear about Matt's passing. I used to work with and remember him fondly. He was our Mattie at work. A very reliable technician, co-worker. He was very conscientious, very bright, caring and always very helpful. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss him so much!
When anyone needed help at work, Matthew was one person we could always rely on. You will be truly missed.
Words can't begin to describe Matt as a human. I will always be thankful and remember him as nothing more than a great person and a great friend. Condolences go out to all of his loved ones.
I loved Matt the moment I’d met him. He was eight years of age and awake past midnight. He was the only eight year old that I’d ever met who wrote an essay in school regarding a need to legalize cannabis use. Matt would laugh whenever I’d call him Short Round, named after a character in Indiana Jones. He had a knack for using his completely random thought sense of humor and having it all tie together with a subject matter. I won’t ever forget about the time when he wanted to get drunk at high elevation, so he hiked to the top of Norge Ski Jump and after a few bottles of beer, he’d decided to let go of his other six pack because he wanted to see how far they’d make it down the slope. Surprisingly they made it all the way down the slope and when the box had slid past the jump, the bottles flew into the air and clinked one another before crashing into the ground below.
I knew Matt in highschool and outside of highschool and would occasionally hangout with some other friends. Lost touch many years ago until I looked him up and saw this. I have no idea how he passed but if anyone could let me know please email me crimnt35@gmail.com My prayers are with his spirit and his family.
They say it gets better, in a ghoulish way, with time. But it only hurts more each year you’re not here.