Matthew Manuel

Born in Peoria, IL
Born on Mar 2, 1976
Departed on Oct 24, 2021

To my dear friend and brother you will be truly missed. You had a heart as wide as the Earth and the smile and the laugh that would light up the night sky.

I do not know a single soul who could meet Matthew and not instantly love him. He was a gift to this world and I truly believe that the clouds wept the day he passed away. I feel so fortunate to have gotten a chance to know him, but whether you knew him for 30 seconds or a lifetime, it never would have been enough. It wasn't enough. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

The biggest legacy someone can leave, in my opinion, is when someone smiles when they think of you. I've smiled a lot lately remembering you. But I miss you. I loved when a message from you would pop up. I knew it would be something to make me laugh.

Matt will be missed by many. I only knew Matt as a child and a little bit on Facebook the last few years. My thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.

My sincere condolences to Matt's entire family and Leigh. What a great blessing Matt was in so many people's lives. I am glad Matt is no longer in pain, but he will be sorely missed by the masses. May God comfort and bring peace to you all.

Very sad to hear of Matt's passing!! My "heartfelt" condolences to the Manuel Family!! Matt was an amazing individual and Matt will never be forgotten!! May God Our Father grant eternal peace and salvation to Matt and please Lord ease the pain and suffering of Matt's Family & Friends-Amen!!

Very saddened to hear. May cousin Matt Rest in Peace. Will keep you in our prayers Jim and Linda. John Powers (Aunt Mary's son)

Jim and Linda so very sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts are with you during these sad times.

Please accept my sympathy over the loss of Matt. My thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.

My sincere condolences to Matt's famaly we became friends 2 years ago and I always admire he’s willing to do fun stuff knowing he’s destiny. Be God holding in he’s kingdom he was a god man Rest In Peace my friend

Beyond the borders of heaven; I feel the love of Matthew daily. To encourage me and protect me as angels above. Dances of sunrays sprinkle the sky in oranges and yellows in such colors I know he is a master piece in heart presence of the almighty art gallery, Today I donate to Matthew's memory as I continue to love in his legacy of his mighty life. Matthew was my best friend , brother, God Father, mentor , but most of all my protector . Losing Matthew was most difficult day of my life for I felt the soul of his mighty presence was gone from this earth that day. I grieve and ask prayer and peace for his family as he is healed with God. Mighty Matthew Manuel asked for a donations to dogs Forever instead of flowers and I give in his memory this holiday season as he requested and ask those who can too please do; thank you.