Matthew Hite

February 10 1972 - May 12 2020

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Matthew Gabriel "Sarge" Hite. Beloved son of Gene and Joyce (Sweeney) Hite; brother of Christopher (Kathy) Hite; and Katy Hite (Derek Zack). Uncle to Emma Hite. Also surviving are aunts, uncles, cousins and innumerable friends. Born February 10, 1972 and died May 12, 2020. Matt attended Trinity Grade School and was Bishop Ready Senior Class President in 1990. Matt was a longtime volunteer for Comfest, loved the Buckeyes, fishing, martinis and tall tales. He was a gifted cook and worked at many Columbus restaurants. A private burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Donations will be appreciated to servicerelief.org to help those in the service industry or to NPR radio, Matt's favorite. Please visit www.johnquint.com to leave messages for the family. Arrangements entrusted with the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus (43212).

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Condolences for Matthew Hite

From : Karen Sweeney Freeman and Dale Freeman
To : Joyce & Gene Hite Family
Date: May 13th 2020

We are in shock with the news about Matt. He was such a kind, gentle, wonderful fellow with a great sense of humor. We send our deepest sympathy to the entire Hite family at this saddest of times. And we also send our love.
From : Kathy and Dean Henderson
To : Joyce and Gene Hite
Date: May 13th 2020

Joyce and Gene,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Please accept our condolences and prayers.
Kathy and Dean
From : Barbara McGhee
To : Joyce and Gene Hite family
Date: May 14th 2020

I was shocked to hear of your loss of Matt. Please know how very sorry I am, and will be praying for all of you. Matt will be so missed, he was so special to all of us. Lots of love Barbara
From : Tom and Libby Miller
To : Gene and Joyce Hite and Family
Date: May 14th 2020

We can't tell you how sorry we were to hear about Matt. We will be praying for you all. Bret was sorry to hear about Matt also.
Tom and Libby and Bret
From : Jay and Jenny Young
To : The Hite Family
Date: May 14th 2020

My wife still to this day talks about Matt's beer can bobbers that he used when we went fishing. I remember his infectious laugh, the garden on the balcony of his apartment downtown and the food he put his heart and soul into..God rest his mary soul. Thoughts, prayer and peace.
From : Pat and Steve Rocca
To : Joyce, Gene and the entire Hite family
Date: May 14th 2020

We were so very, very sorry to hear of your loss of Matt. No words can hold measurer so we'll trust that your loving memories and stories of Matt will fill your heart during this difficult time. Love, Steve and Pat Rocca
From : Robert , Jeanne, and Samson DeTillio
To : Joyce and Gene and family
Date: May 14th 2020

We Are all deeply saddened to hear about Matt's passing. He was a true friend and confidant. We will always keep his infectious laugh in our hearts. If we can be of service in any way, please don't hesitate to ask.
From : Brian, Robin, & Scarlett Amicon
To : The Hite Family
Date: May 14th 2020

We were so devastated to hear about the loss of Sarge. He was such a kind, hilarious, and wonderful friend to us and the entire Amicon family. And everyone knew what a talented chef he was. He will be so greatly missed. We send our deepest sympathies to the entire family. You are all in our prayers.
From : Vikki Vincent and Family
To : The Hite Family
Date: May 14th 2020

We are all so very sorry for your loss. Sending you much love.
From : Ed and Ami Violet
To : Joyce and Gene and Family
Date: May 15th 2020

Joyce and Gene
Ami and I are extremely sorry for your loss. We send you our symnpathy and condolences.
All our love.
Ed and Ami
From : Peggy and Patrick Mulligan
To : Joyce and Gene Hite and Family
Date: May 15th 2020

Dear Joyce,Gene and Family
So very sorry for your loss.
We hope all happy memories of your son can somehow give you comfort during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
From : Sue and Tom Sweeney
To : Joyce and Gene
Date: May 15th 2020

Our hearts were broken with the news of Matt’s passing. We have so many great memories of many family get togetherness. He had a great laugh and personality. A great chef! Our love and prayers are with you all! Sue,Tom,Ryan,Angie
From : Andy Miller
To : All those who loved Matt
Date: May 15th 2020

I enjoyed my time with Matt Hite. A fun person with a warm attitude I dug. Our Willie Nelson show together for me was the stuff of legends. Columbus and all those who knew him were lucky. I shall miss running into him every Xmas eve .
Take it EZ my man , hope your at a great show
From : David and Melinda Simmons
To : Gene and Joyce Hite
Date: May 15th 2020

Gene,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Matt's loss. I have found a reading by A. Powell Davies meaningful at such times: "Let us be honest with death; Let us not pretend that it is less than it is; It is separation. It is sorrow. It is grief; But let us neither pretend that death is more than it is; It is not annihilation; As long as memory endures, his influence will be felt. It is not an end to love--;Humanity's need for love from each of us is boundless; It is not an end to joy and laughter--; Nothing would less honor one so vibrant than to make our lives drab in counterfeit respect!; Let us be honest with death, for in that honesty we understand him better and ourselves more deeply."
God bless.
From : Kathy & Tim Myers
To : Joyce,Gene Hite and family
Date: May 16th 2020

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
From : Dave and Gloria Gardner
To : Gene,Joyce,Chris and Katy
Date: May 16th 2020

Sending our deepest thoughts and prayers.
Peace
Dave and Gloria
From : Liga Rostoks
To : Hite Family
Date: May 16th 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. With love, Liga (friend of Katy)
From : Jane and Buzz Ward
To : The Hite Family
Date: May 16th 2020

We cannot begin to express our sympathy for all of you in the loss of Matt. Looking at his picture, it seems a beautiful soul lies within. We understand the depth of your pain. Perhaps at some point, you might want to look into The Compassionate Friends meetings. So Sorry.
From : Marian Baumann
To : Joyce, Gene, and family
Date: May 17th 2020

Joyce and Gene,
Pete and I are so very sorry to hear of the untimely passing of Matthew. Know that you and your children are in our family’s prayers, especially the soul of Matthew. The hardest thing we face in life is the loss of a child. God be with you. Love, Marian and Pete Baumann. %uD83D%uDC95
From : Christy Schlaechter Conklin
To : The Hite Family
Date: May 17th 2020

I was so sorry to hear about Matt's passing. He was definitely the funniest kid at Trinity without even trying. Great at talking to everyone. One of the nicest guys! He will be greatly missed. I loved seeing the picture that Katy posted on facebook. I think Matt was 7 years old and he was carrying baby Katy on his back.
From : Stephanie (Gibbs) Kamath
To : The Hite Family
Date: May 19th 2020

Dear Hite Family,
I remember Matt from a childhood growing up nearby on our one block street. I am shocked and so very sorry to learn now from my parents of his death.
With love and sympathy,
Stephanie
From : Ruth Templeton
To : Gene & Joyce
Date: May 22nd 2020

Dear Gene & Joyce ~
Sending you deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear son. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ruth
From : Judie and Jim Bourk
To : The Hite Family
Date: May 23rd 2020

So sorry to hear about the loss of your son Matt. Whatever helps and heals you that's what you're wished today, tomorrow
and the days ahead.%uD83D%uDE4F%uD83D%uDE4F%uD83D%uDE4F%uD83D%uDC94