Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, Inc. - Bronx, NY

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Matthew P. Flood

Matthew Patrick Flood, son of Eugene and Renee, brother of Edna, Eugene and June, father of Audria Renee and Matthew Eugene and husband of Tina. Matt was born in Inwood, NY on March 29, 1966 and he passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Reposing Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 4:00-8:00 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Services Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00 am at Church of the Good Shepherd, 4967 Broadway, New York, NY 10034. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.

 

Matt was a loving husband and an amazing father. He loved working as a Corrections Officer at Rikers Island. He boxed professionally himself and then used his skills to teach others as a boxing trainer and manager. Matt then started a whole new career as a Social Worker where he focused on helping at-risk youth. Matt was devoted to his children. He coached their sports teams and was always their biggest fan. His whole life was devoted to helping other people. The presence of him could fill a room, and his loss is immense. The impact he has had on others will live on forever.