Matthew Christian Cassida, 26, of Valdese passed away February 1, 2024 at UNC Blue Ridge after a courageous battle with cancer.
Matthew was born on August 16, 1997 to James “Jimmy” Cassida and Angela Woody Cassida. He was a known sports enthusiast, always cheering on the Carolina Tarheels, and was the Atlanta Braves number one fan. Matthew was also a member of the Drexel First Baptist Church and loved being a part of their missionary team. He worked at Buff Tire and Service, since their opening, as a mechanic.
He is preceded in death by an uncle, Paul Smith, Jr. and his long-time canine companion, Scruffy.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Taylor Watkins Cassida; grandparents, Brenda and Bradley Woody, and David and Linda Cassida; aunts, Betsy Brown and husband Shane , and Sherry Newton and husband Bryan; cousins, Noah Brown and wife Shalyn, Alyssa Brown, Colby Brown, Derrick Smith and wife Megan along with their children Addison and Landon, Dylan Smith and wife Jessica and their children Grayson, Madi and Lily; and Brooklyn Brown. Also surviving are Josie and Snowball, his faithful canine companions.
A funeral service for Matthew Cassida will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Pastor Micheal Duncan officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Valdese.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M.
Heritage Funeral Service assisting the Cassida family.
I will love you till the day I die. You have been my precious Punkin. I still can’t believe you are gone. I’m waiting for that phone call every morning to ask”what cha doing , Nanaw. ? You are the greatest grandson we could have ever asked for. It’s not good by- it’s “see you later”
Taylor you were created to be Matthews wife and, you were the best. No one could have loved and cared more for Matthew than you have. Angela & Jimmy the best parents ever. Matthew was truly blessed with a family who loved him.its so hard to let him go but Thanking God that he is out of pain I love you Punkin!
Matthew wasn’t just a good man he was a great man a Godly man and when he loved boy he loved hard. He loved his wife Taylor with every bone in his body and fought through this as hard as he could. When I seen him he would sit and laugh and and have fun with the family and loved my kids I couldn’t have asked for a better person that my kids got to know then Matthew he will always be loved and remembered by all of us. As much as Matthew loved he was truly an image of God so everyone of us who got to be apart of knowing Matthew should follow how much he loved and love as hard as he did. We will miss you Matthew and my girls will forever have memories of the great Man that you were thank you
So sorry for your loss Matthew was such a sweet guy.Glad I got to know him praying for you all
Prayers for family and those who knew him during this difficult time.
James and I are so sorry for your loss. He was such a quiet and polite little guy during the years we were at WRBC together. Our prayers are with you all. ~the Halford family
My heart felt condolences go out to the family.
Roger and I are so very sorry.
Matthew has sure fought a battle. God decided it was time. We will one day know the answers to way so young was he called home.
No more pain. Propelling in the presence of Our Father.
May Hod fill all your hearts with the very fond memories as you face the days ahead.
Love and prayers.
My prayers are with you and all the family . Sending prayers and love. So sorry.
I am so sorry for your loss.He was so young to have to fight such a long, hard battle. His battle is over.
I will be praying for the family that God will comfort you as you cherish the precious memories with Matthew.
Sherry and all the family: I remember the many, many prayer requests you made for Matthew at Walker’s Chapel Baptist Church. It is apparent how very much he was loved by all who knew him.
With love and sympathy,
Guinn Huffman
Sending Prayers to the Cassida Family. May God cover you with some sense of comfort as you journey through your grief. Marlin Parker
Sherry so very sorry for your loss prayers and hugs for all
I never knew Matthew, but I know many of you in the family. My prayer is that the God of “all” comfort will certainly bring you comfort and also the peace that passes all understanding during this time.