Matthew Ronald Chase died peacefully from complications of bladder cancer on Jan. 31, 2020, in Pinellas County, Fl. He was 51.
He was raised in Baldwinsville and graduated from CW Baker High School in 1986. Matt spent most of his life in the pool industry.
He is survived by his mother and father, Carole and Ron Chase, his sisters Missy Chase (Donaghy) and Maryann Chase (Villiers), niece Morgan Donaghy, nephews Chase Donaghy, Nicholas and Alex Villiers and his love, Matina Hayword.
Matt was an avid sports fan with a kind heart and gentle soul. When he wasn’t working, he loved cheering on his favorite football teams, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed golf, baseball and lacrosse. His favorite place was Vegas and the sports book watching the horses. He had a passion for fine dining and travel.
A celebration of life is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 2020, at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church, 9525 Hudson Ave, Hudson FL, 34667.
In lieu of flowers Matt requested donations be sent to Suncoast Hospice Community Service Center, 2675 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684.
