Mr. Matthew Wiliam Coons

January 24, 1991 - October 6, 2018

On October 6th 2018, our small community was shaken to the core by a series of events. 20 lives were changed and our dear Matthew William Coons, 27, of Johnstown was a victim of this tragic limo accident, in Schoharie County, N.Y. He was a kind, loving, “gentle giant” that will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Matt was born on January 24th 1991 to Timothy W. Coons and Jill Richardson-Perez in Amsterdam, N.Y. He was a passionate individual who loved life, his family and his girlfriend and love; Savannah Bursese. Matt was a very passionate weightlifter and loved to help others reach their fitness goals, ranging from exercise to nutrition. Matt and Savannah loved their 4 dogs; that were like “children” to them. Family was Matt’s ultimate focus. He was there for all his family and friends and especially adored his nieces; Jordyn Tryon, Quinn Patterson, Kennadee and Autumn Coons. Matt enjoyed hiking with his siblings and friends and enjoyed being outdoors, always staying active. He will be remembered by his family and numerous friends as a true “genuine young man, with a great heart and a beautiful smile that would “light up the room”, anywhere he went. Matt had recently discovered a new passion which was the art of woodworking and developing his own contracting skills. This would lead him to his most recent career path with Greenscape Property Management. Matt leaves behind his loving parents, Jill Perez (Peter); his siblings’, Bradley Coons(Nicole), Ashleigh Coons, and Jacob Richardson, his father, Timothy W. Coons(Michelle); step-mother, Lori Maves; grandfather, William Coons(Sherry); grandmother, Sharon Tallmadge; Step-siblings’’, Jacob, Sydney and Taylor Perez, as well as, numerous aunts’, uncles’ and cousins’. He was predeceased by, his grandfather, Austin Richardson and his wife Linda; grandfather, Virgil Tallmadge and his grandmother, Sandra Coons. The family invites relatives and friends to attend a calling period from 10:00 to 12pm on Saturday Oct., 13th 2018 at Fonda-Fultonville Central School District, 112 Old Johnstown Rd., Fonda N.Y. 12068. A brief Memorial Service to follow at approximately, 12:00pm. More time and opportunity to show your love and support for Matthew’s Family will be given after the service, at the family gathering. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution to his love of his nieces’ and animals, in Matthew’s memory, checks can be made in care of his mother, Jill Richardson-Perez, in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ehle and Barnett FFH, Llc 15 N. William St., Johnstown NY 12095. Online condolences and additional information can be found at www.ehlandbarnett.com