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In loving memory
Matthew Francis Lazenby
February 19, 1960 – January 10, 2023
Lived 62 years
“Carry on, my wayward son, There'll be peace when you are done, Lay your weary head to rest, Don't you cry no more.”
Life story
Matthew F. Lazenby, 62, of Erie passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his family.
He was born in Erie on February 19, 1960, a son of the late, Lawrence Jr. and Marilyn (Meyers) Lazenby.
Matthew graduated from McDowell High School in 1978 and competed in swimming during those years. He then attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he met the love of his life Tracie. Matt began working for the family business and became owner and operator for Loc Incorporated up until 2014. Matt dedicated 30 years of his life to the family business. Afterwards, he continued working as a construction estimator for various companies.
In 2016, Matt fought and overcame a serious health battle, which led to a liver and kidney transplant. Matt loved playing and watching golf, he also was a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan. He was a member of the Kahkwa Club, and former member of the Erie Maennerchor Club, where he spent many years playing duckpin bowling. Matt enjoyed cooking delicious meals for family and friends. He was the McDowell Aquatics Booster President for many years and enjoyed the friends made during that time. He especially loved his water polo family and the many long nights spent with them. Most of all, Matt loved being a Papa to his grandchildren and they loved him. He had the biggest heart and will be missed by many.
In addition to his parents, Matthew is preceded in death by his brother, Patrick Lazenby.
He is survived by his loving wife, Tracie (Valasek) Lazenby, two sons, Matthew P. Lazenby (Theresa) and Kyle T. Lazenby (Kaitlyn), daughter, Shanen K. Lazenby, seven grandchildren, brother, Gregory Lazenby, sister, Lynn Douds (Mike), and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Monday at the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 2502 Sassafras St. Erie, PA 16502 from 2pm until 4pm and from 6pm until 8pm. Friends are also invited to the prayer service at the funeral home on Tuesday at 9:15am followed by the Funeral Mass at 10am at Our Lady of Peace Church. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CORE DonateLife at https://core.org/community/show-your-support/contributions/credit-card-contribution/.
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1960
Born February 19
1967
Matthew was 7 when the first Super Bowl was played
1977
Matthew was 17 when Elvis Presley died
1978
Graduated High school McDowell
1982
Gradusted College Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1982
Matthew was 22 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1985
Married Tracie Ann Valasek
1987
First son born Matthew Patrick
1998
Matthew was 38 when "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published in America
2004
Matthew was 44 when Facebook was launched
2017
Matthew was 57 when "Fortnite" became a video game phenomenon
2022
Matthew was 62 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2023
Passed away January 10, age 62
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