Matthew David “Matt” Sisson
August 18th, 1988 - February 11th, 2025
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Matt's Obituary
Matthew David “Matt” Sisson, 36, formerly of Stevensville, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in Houghton, Michigan.
A Memorial Tribute for Matt will be held 1:00 P.M. Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Sondra Levin officiating. Friends may gather with the family Saturday, March 1 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Matt’s name may be made to Michigan Technological University. Those wishing to sign Matt’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Matt was born August 18, 1988 in St. Joseph to William “Bill” & Lynn (Goldbaum) Sisson. He graduated from Lakeshore High School, Class of 2006 and went on to earn his Bachelors Degree from the University of Michigan. Matt enrolled at Michigan Tech in Houghton where he earned his Master’s Degree and was currently a PhD student in the Materials Science and Engineering program, a member of the CommUNITY Education Team, and an active leader in Graduate Student Government (GSG), where he currently served as Vice President.
Matt was an avid video gamer and enjoyed playing broom ball at Michigan Tech. He enjoyed motorcycling and cherished the trip he and his Father made on their motorcycles to Alaska and the Artic Circle.
Matt is survived by his parents-Bill Sisson & Lynn Sisson, both of Benton Harbor; his brother & sister-Paul (Cindy) Sisson of Mountainair, NM, Gail (Chris) Gorske of Waterford, MI; his uncles-Donald M. (Abby) Goldbaum of New Albany, OH, Richard H. (Judy) Goldbaum of Wilmington, DE; cousins-Dan (Alyeh) Goldbaum, Jay (Kristin) Goldbaum, Micah (Rachel) Goldbaum & Tammy Goldbaum; his two good friends-Shane (Jacquline) Ross of St. Joseph, Phil (Amber) Sirk of St. Joseph; and his feline companions Lemmy & Nami. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and the family feline companions Preeka & Harry.
A Memorial Tribute for Matt will be held 1:00 P.M. Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Sondra Levin officiating. Friends may gather with the family Saturday, March 1 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Matt’s name may be made to Michigan Technological University. Those wishing to sign Matt’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Matt was born August 18, 1988 in St. Joseph to William “Bill” & Lynn (Goldbaum) Sisson. He graduated from Lakeshore High School, Class of 2006 and went on to earn his Bachelors Degree from the University of Michigan. Matt enrolled at Michigan Tech in Houghton where he earned his Master’s Degree and was currently a PhD student in the Materials Science and Engineering program, a member of the CommUNITY Education Team, and an active leader in Graduate Student Government (GSG), where he currently served as Vice President.
Matt was an avid video gamer and enjoyed playing broom ball at Michigan Tech. He enjoyed motorcycling and cherished the trip he and his Father made on their motorcycles to Alaska and the Artic Circle.
Matt is survived by his parents-Bill Sisson & Lynn Sisson, both of Benton Harbor; his brother & sister-Paul (Cindy) Sisson of Mountainair, NM, Gail (Chris) Gorske of Waterford, MI; his uncles-Donald M. (Abby) Goldbaum of New Albany, OH, Richard H. (Judy) Goldbaum of Wilmington, DE; cousins-Dan (Alyeh) Goldbaum, Jay (Kristin) Goldbaum, Micah (Rachel) Goldbaum & Tammy Goldbaum; his two good friends-Shane (Jacquline) Ross of St. Joseph, Phil (Amber) Sirk of St. Joseph; and his feline companions Lemmy & Nami. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and the family feline companions Preeka & Harry.
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