Matthew John Petrella

He was born on May 11, 1987, in Dunkirk, NY, to Dan and Peggy Petrella. He was a 2006 graduate of Brocton High School and earned an associate degree in Conservation Law from Finger Lakes Community College and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Virginia College. Matt, known as Hughie, to his father, had a love for hockey that began at age 4. He played throughout high school where he was coached by his father, and joined a men’s team while in Canandaigua, NY, where he resided for several years. As an adult, he was a die-hard Washington Capitals/Alex Ovechkin fan. In addition to hockey, Matt loved the outdoors (particularly the Adirondacks), photography, playing video games with his friends and most of all his beloved dogs Mya and Louie.

Besides his parents he is survived by his brother Danny (Lina) Petrella and his sister Nicole Petrella, two nieces, Sonia and Amara, and countless aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents Alvin and Doris Colt, paternal grandparents George and Marlene Petrella, an uncle Harry Petsch and aunt Lynne Gomez.

Memorials may be given in Matt’s honor to Chautauqua County Humane Society 2825 Strunk Road Jamestown, NY 14701.

A Celebration of Life will be held April 28, 2024 at the Brocton American Legion 110 West Main Street Brocton, NY at 12 PM.

A private burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements entrusted to Morse Funeral Home Brocton, NY Online condolences may be made at www.themorsefuneralhome.com.