Birth date: Mar 20, 1981 Death date: Aug 19, 2025
Matthew T. Rowan, age 44, passed away on August 19, 2025, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 19, 1981, he was the beloved son of Lynne Isaacs Rowan and the late Hugh Rowan. Read Obituary
Words can not express the sadness felt. Matty will always hold a special place in my heart. His sweet kind nature, the way he always wanted to help others, his talent for singing was a gift from an angel, his love for me - his aunt was beautiful and meant the world to me.
My heart is broken...the loss is immeasurable as is his love. I do know I will always have a guardian angel looking down with love.
Matt was such a gentle spirit. He always made me feel safe and comfortable, even if we were just sitting together in silence. I remember being with him at my Aunt Lynne’s crab feast not too long ago. There was never any pressure to talk about the big things in life. We could just sit and talk about little everyday things and it felt so peaceful. He would also encourage me and my siblings to try Dorothy’s famous pretzel salad any chance he got!! A dish that will always make me think of him, his family, and Delaware.
With his music, he taught me that you should never compromise on the things you love. At every special occasion, I knew I would be lucky enough to hear his beautiful voice.
I will miss him so much. The last time I saw him was at Hunter and Julia’s wedding, and the big, warm hug he gave me is something I will always carry with me. I love you, Matt, and I miss you deeply.
Matt had a way of lighting up every room he entered. He exuded pure joy and love, and his infectious personality made me feel so welcomed into the family from the very first day I met him. To know him was to feel laughter, warmth, and a genuine kindness that will never be forgotten. One of my favorite memories of him is when he sang Frank Sinatra's song "My Way" at our engagement celebration. That song is very special to our family, so hearing his beautiful voice sing this was something I will always remember fondly.
I love you more than I can say Matt. I've always looked up to you growing up. I will never forget jamming and listening to great music with you upstairs at Aunt Lynne's house. I will always think of you when I hear Dave Matthews' voice. Thank you for sharing your genuine love, kindness, and compassion with everyone you interact with. Keep on singing- we'll meet again one day for another jam session.
So sad to hear of Matty passing. Yet, I am rejoicing that he is in the presence of the Lord. My memories are of him doing whatever needed doing to get Arena’s ready to open. I remember him playing practical jokes on the bartenders. Sweetest memory is of us singing worship songs together as we prepared
to open the restaurant.
Oh my goodness, Mathew was an amazing youngster studying music with my location at Midway Village when I was just starting my music school. He and his siblings were my students for some time. His infectious light of love and generosity was clear when I saw hime decades later as a father and entrepreneur in our community. I thinknI say Matt a few months ago in a store with his big smile and we hugged. I had no ideal Matt and wouldn't be able to see each other agin.God called him home he did served his purpose in bringing people together.
I am praying for his entire family. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Christy Taylor
Taylor Music Studios
