Matthew Scott Brown

Matthew Scott Brown of Aberdeen passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. He was 26 years old. Matthew was born in Havre de Grace, MD. He is survived by his loving parents, Denise Lynn Santoni and Robert Owen Brown, Jr. and sister Brandy Lynn Brown all of Aberdeen, MD. He was the loving father of one daughter, Lily Paige Harvey and his girlfriend Brielle Harvey of Aberdeen. He was the beloved uncle of Coleman Robert McChristian, the grandson of Sandra Brown of Happy Valley, Oregon and Carol and James Rockey of Aberdeen, MD. He was predeceased in death by his grandfather, Robert Owen Brown, Sr. He is also survived by his aunt Kelly Vander Ley, husband Rick as well as cousins Regina and Teresa of Happy Valley, Oregon. Matthew had loving step parents Anthony Santoni, Donna Brown and step-brother William Cody, Jr. of Aberdeen. He has multiple aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Matthew attended Aberdeen High School. He was working at Bob's Furniture in Perryman in the Warehouse as a returns processor. He enjoyed music and socializing with his many friends. He was described as an easy going person, with a fantastic personality, big heart and would do his best to make those around him laugh. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2015 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home in Aberdeen, MD. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 11:00 am at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home. Deacon Luke Yackley will officiate. Interment will be held at Harford Memorial Gardens Aldino, MD. Pallbearers will be Adam Beam, Ray Boone, William Cody Jr, Brian Humphreys Jr., Jeremy Matthews and Anthony Perry. Honorary pallbearer will be Brian Knechtle. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to assist with college tuition for Matthews' daughter Lily. Donations can be made payable to Denise Santoni in c/o the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001