MATTHEW A. "MATT" PATE

Matthew A. “Matt” Pate, 28, of Baytown, was born June 24, 1974, in Toledo, OH and passed away Sunday, October 13, 2002, at his home.

He was a 1992 graduate of Ross S. Sterling High School in Baytown, where he lettered all four years as a goalie for the boy”s water polo team and medalled in various swimming events. He also participated in the Junior Olympic water polo games and had the distinction of being selected an All American goalie. An employee of Exxon Chemicals, he was an avid reader and sports fan. Matt was a generous and giving person who made those around him feel better.

His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 17, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. at Navarre Funeral Home with Dr. Richard Kleiman officiating. Burial will follow at White Cemetery in Highlands.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Quiroz, Gregg Llanas, Terry Nix, Willie St. John, Marshall Saenz, and A.R. Williams.

Matt is survived by his parents, Wilton and Pam Pate of Baytown; sister, Mollie Pate of New Orleans, LA; grandmother, Frances House of Odessa; uncles, Charles Pate of Galveston and JW Hayes of Bedford; and cousins, Jason, Gene, Beth, and Tobey.

In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be made to the Matthew A. Pate Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Lee Junior College, P.O. Box 818, Baytown, TX 77522.

Services are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home 2444 Rollingbrook Dr. Baytown, TX 77521 (281) 422-8111