Matthew Smith Bryda

April 24, 1975 - August 16, 2020

Matthew Smith Bryda, son of Richard J. Bryda and Linda (Smith) Bryda, was born April 24, 1975, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Matt earned his Bachelor’s Degree, Business Information Systems, at Shippensburg University and was employed by RBS, Carlisle, PA. He served as President of the Meadows Homeowners Association. Collecting sneakers, going to the shooting range, camping, running with his dog Kona, photography, participating in charity bowling and runs and spending time with family and friends were among Matt’s most enjoyable activities. On Sunday, August 16, 2020, at forty-five years of age, Matt departed this life. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda (Smith) Bryda; son, Matthew Anthony Bryda; grandparents, George and Margaret Smith and Theodore and Margaret Bryda. Matt’s memory will be lovingly cherished by his wife, Heather M. Bryda of Carlisle, PA; father, Richard J. Bryda of Bloomfield, NJ; father-in-law, Frederick C. Myers, mother-in-law, Sandra C. Myers of Pottstown, PA; brothers-in-law, Larry Lawrence Jr. of Marietta, PA, Dennis A. Myers of Leland, NC, David A. Myers of Dayton, TN; one godchild, other family members and friends. Memorial gifts may be made to the National Pancreas Foundation, 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814.