Jonathon Patrick DeMatteo, 22, beloved son of Michael V. and Patricia Macchio DeMatteo, of Lansdowne Ave., Hamden passed away suddenly October 20, 2007. Loving brother of Michael Justin DeMatteo of Los Angeles, CA, Christopher David DeMatteo of Hamden, grandson of Beatrice Macchio of New Haven, William & Antionette Macchio of Stamford, Matilda DeMatteo of Madison, and the late Lawrence DeMatteo. Nephew of Madelyn DeMatteo of Madison, Vincent DeMatteo of New Haven, Michelle Macuada of Monroe, Fran & David Foucher of Derry, NH., Susan & Jeff Salvatore of Stamford, CT, Cousin of Ian Foucher and Vanessa DeMatteo, Carrie, Chris, & Sean Salvatore, Shannon, Lindsay & Casey Reidy. Jonathon was born in New Haven and graduated from Hamden H.S. in 2004 and was pursuing his degree from Gateway Community College of New Haven. He enjoyed fishing, working with his hands, and was stepping into the role of 'family handyman'. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Funeral from BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 WHITNEY AVE., HAMDEN, Wednesday Oct. 24, at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Rita Church, 1620 Whitney Ave., Hamden at 10 a.m. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Jonathon P. DeMatteo Hamden High School Scholarship Fund, c/o Webster Bank, P.O. Box 191 Waterbury, CT 06720.