Matthew attended Quaker Valley High School and was a graduate of CCBC in aviation. He worked for Beaver Aviation, later becoming a Charter Pilot in California, flying medical evacuations mostly from Mexico. A man of many talents, he also worked for LA Models, Endeavor, was on many covers for Fitness Magazines. He was an actor working in commercials for Dr. Pepper, McDonald's and Ross Department Store, where he also modeled. He was in various movies, his best being "English Is My Second Language."

He was a member of St. James Church, Screen Actors Guild, AFTRA and AOPA.

He will be remembered by his family as a good son, very loving brother, devoted uncle, godfather, grandson and soul mate. When he entered a room, you could feel energy, he would engage all in conversation, knowing all before he left that area, making them all feel special. He was the life of the class, pushing his parents to the limit and giving a wonderful zest for life. "Jett" was fast cars, loud music, the most accidents on Camp Meeting Rd., all on the edge always enjoying life.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandmother, Alice Sachs of Allison Park; his sister and brother-in-law, Keely Dawn Schaefer and William McCullough; his adored niece and goddaughter, Sara A. McCullough; his loving and supportive girlfriend, Ashley Marie Morgan of Salem, UT; many aunts, uncles, cousins and last but not least, his beloved dog, "Captain".