Matthew Alan Salzman, 36, was born in Rochester, NY on March 15, 1980 where he lived his entire life until he enlisted in the US Navy. Upon enlistment he relocated to Virginia Beach where he remained until the time of his death. He served in the Navy until 2011, after which he was employed by a government contractor.
Matt is survived by his parents, Alan and Susan Salzman; sister, Penny Papp and her husband, Stephen; nephew and niece, Alexander and Emily Papp; grandmother, Charo Hacker; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many more close and loyal friends. He was preceded by his grandparents, Mel and Shirley Hacker, and Charles and Doris Salzman.
The family will be receiving friends Wednesday January 18, 2017 from 4-6:30pm with a celebration of his life to begin following at Altmeyer Funeral Home – Maestas Chapel. 1801 Baltic Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Please consider making a donation to a charity of your choosing in lieu of flowers. Please visit www.AltmeyerFH.com to offer a note of condolence to the family.
Matthew Alan Salzman
March 15, 1980 - January 6, 2017
03/15/1980 - 01/06/2017
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday January 18, 2017
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Maestas Chapel
1801 Baltic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1112 | Directions
1801 Baltic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1112 | Directions
Service
Wednesday January 18, 2017
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Maestas Chapel
1801 Baltic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1112 | Directions
1801 Baltic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1112 | Directions
Matt was my friend in elementary school and was shocked to see of Matt’s passing . He was very nice guy . I fondly remember being in a class play of the Gingerbread Man with Matt , where he played the Fox and I played the Gingerbread Man. It was very funny because Matt was kind of small and I was the biggest kid. I remember him liking wrestling and remember him being a good wrestler in high school in Penfield. I’ll always remember Matt as the Fox that ate the Gingerbread Man (me) . It was good to see that Matt served his country in the Navy after high school and I hope Matt was surrounded by love in his final days . RIP Matt and my condolences to his friends and family.
What an amazing person! How do I put into words how much you are to us all?? Matt/Rudy our curl swirling friend, the world is at a loss. You guided me with my son, Dylan, when I didn’t understand how he was feeling. I still help others with your advise. People didn’t understand you and you didn’t care! You did the best at all you did. This is a tragedy for all that know you. Your loss will never be forgotten. Squirrel lol! It won’t be, thank you for being apart of my life.
Love you,
The ice queen of damneckia
“Mighty Matt” we all loved you so much. We are all sadden by your passing and promise we will never forget your smiling face. Your childhood pictures are intertwined with your cousins for all time to come. Rest in Peace and know that you were well loved.
I met Mat when my daughter was staying at the beach house with her friends. He immediately reminded me of a cousin of mine, so I knew he was a great person. Always friendly and fun to be around. I could see how he fit in just right with the rest of the group. His presence will be severely missed. My deepest condolences to the family. Rest In Peace Mat.
Always a joy to spend time with. Always funny and THOUGHTFUL. Prayers for your family. You will be intensly missed. I for one am thankful for the years we DID have. Very grateful. Wish we could have been together more! All are sad you’re gone.
Uncle Royce
When our loved ones fall asleep in death, our hearts become heavy with grief and sadness. The Bible offers us words of comfort. Hosea 13:14 says: “From the power of the grave I will redeem them; From death I will recover them.”
May you also find comfort in the words found at Psalm 147:3 which says: “He heals the brokenhearted; He binds up their wounds.”
I hope these scriptures can help you cope with the sadness and grief now and in the days ahead.
Matt, I remember even as a little kid you fought and trained with us on the mats and always added humor and intensity in your own way. Rest Easy. D235.
Matt was considered a local when I got to Virginia Beach. Matt was the beach, he went with me to pick my longboard out and I know he’ll be cruising with me, he lived his life carefree and happy with many many good people around him. There are so many memories with Matt, I couldn’t pick my favorite. Personally, the way he twirled his hair was always my favorite. Even though we joked about it, it was just a part of him. He always had a brush it off mentality, I’m so sorry for the loss of your family member. It’s hard to see you go Matt, but I know you’re being taken care of up there and you’re watching out over your family.
My husband and I traveled to Virginia Beach a couple of years ago to visit my son…Matt and my son were roommates along with another..Matt was so welcoming and spent time with us. Gracious to be OK with a roommates parents to stay with them for a week. We rode bikes all over and he was genuinely kind to us. My son has since moved on with the Navy and continued to stay in touch with Matt because I’ve seen photos of Matt with my new grandson. I just want the family to know how much we truly enjoyed meeting Matt, spending time with him and the genuine mark he made in our hearts and memory. My husband and I are DEEPLY sorry for your loss. Praying for your peace