Obituary of Matthew Staccone

Matthew A. Staccone, died suddenly on Monday, December 27, 2010. Matt was born in Rochester, NY, to Rose Ingutti Staccone and Anthony Staccone. He attended Bishop Kearney High School and graduated from SUNY Albany with a degree in economics. He was employed as a senior business advisor for the Small Business and Development Center at SUNY Albany. Although tempted by retirement, Matt loved his job for he was a social man who truly liked people. Matt also enjoyed giving back to the community. He happily served as president of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity in Schenectady County. An active member of the Schenectady Curling Club, he rarely passed up an opportunity to volunteer, ever willing to lend a hand wherever he was needed. Matt was diverse in his interests; Nascar, vegetable gardening, biking, and golf - at all of which he "excelled", of course. Matt is survived by his wife of 25 years, Mary Printsky, and his beloved children, Anthony and Caroline Staccone. Matt was immensely proud of their accomplishments. Friends and acquaintances were often treated to many details of their lives. Matt is also survived by his mother, Rose Staccone; his beloved twin brother, Thomas (Barbara) Staccone; and his sister, Mary Beth (Jim) Mateer, all of Rochester, NY. Erik, Sam, Chris, and Tim will miss his constant advice. Matt was predeceased by his father, Tony Staccone; the man who taught Matt the true meaning of fatherhood. Funeral service Friday morning 8:15 from the Daly Funeral Home, Inc., 242 McClellan St., Schenectady, and at 9 o'clock at St. Helen's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours, Thursday afternoon 4 to 8 in the evening at the funeral home. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Ft. Johnson, NY. If desired, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 9043, Schenectady, NY 12309. The family requests your prayers.