Matthew Christian Riazzi

Matthew Christian Riazzi, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at LECOM on Shaper Avenue. He was born and lived his life here in Erie. He was the son of the late Patrick and Margaret Riazzi.

Matt was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and was employed for many years at Presque Isle Downs and Casino. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Ushers Club and loved gardening and playing a lively game of bingo. While residing at LECOM, he was proudly known as the Master of Diamond Art and proudly displayed his colorful creations in his room and throughout the building for all to enjoy.

Matt’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at LECOM and a giant hug to the close friends he made while residing there.

He is survived by his sister, Suzanne Bello & her husband, Joseph and his brother, Patrick (Sonny) Riazzi and sister-in-law, Pamela Riazzi. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews, Joanne Leone (Michael, Madelyn), Anthony (Evelyn), Kathryn Grebin (Nicholas, Lena, Tripp, Edie), Michael (Brianna Bailey), Samuel Riazzi, Jamie Riazzi & family, and Heather Riazzi & family, along with many wonderful cousins.

Friends are invited to call on the family at Burton Quinn-Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, West Ridge, 3801 W. 26th St., Erie on Tuesday, April 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by a service there in the Chapel with Fr. Rich Toohey officiating

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emmaus Soup Kitchen, 345 East 9th Street, Erie, PA 16503 (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1432283).