Matthew T. Genevieve

Matthew T. Genevieve, 31, of Monroe Township passed away at his home on Saturday, November 23rd.

Born and raised on Staten Island, New York, Matt settled in Monroe Township in 1997. He was a graduate of Saint John Vianney High School, Holmdel, where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. He was a graduate of the Christ School of Radiology in Jersey City. He was a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corp from 2012-2016 assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey where he served as a member of the fire rescue unit. For the last few years, Matt worked as an MRI Technologist with University Radiology of Metuchen. He was very proud of his Italian heritage. Some of his passions in life were sports, particularly basketball, video games, fishing, Italian food, and the cherished time spent with family and close friends. He was a loving son, brother and uncle and he will be deeply missed.

Matt is survived by his parents, Gerard T. and Patricia Genevieve; his brothers, Gerard S. and Ryan J. Genevieve; his grandfathers, Vito J. Ernesto and Gerard A. Genevieve; his niece Giuliana Grace Genevieve; his beloved girlfriend Amanda Groc, and; his faithful canine companion Haley,

Cremation was private. The family will receive friends at a Celebration of Matt's life on Saturday, December 7th from 12 Noon until 3:00 PM at Spotswood Funeral Home 475 Main Street, Spotswood, NJ 08884.

In lieu of flowers the family will be receiving donations for a memorial scholarship fund in Matthews name. The scholarship will fund those seeking treatment from the disease of addiction. Donations may be made by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.

To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.spotswoodfh.com.