Matthew Edward Kistler

June 9, 1981 – April 8, 2023

Matthew Edward Kistler, of Phoenix AZ; devoted dad, son, brother and uncle passed away suddenly on Saturday April 8, 2023. He was 41.

Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, Matthew attended SS. Simon and Jude Cathedral grade school and both Bourgade and Glendale for high school.

Matthew was a born leader with a heart of gold. He’d give someone the shirt of his back and shoes off his feet if he knew it would help them.

Matthew is survived by his Dad Ronald, adored daughter Addison, sister Heather, brother Luke; nieces Chelsey, Alexis and Calista; nephews Jacob and Kase and great nephew Liam. He is now reunited in Heaven with his Mom Janet.

Rest in Peace Matty.

A private family service will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.

A public celebration of life will be held at Crossroads West 7523 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051, Sunday, April 23, 2023 starting at 12:30PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a tax deductible donation in Matthews honor to Crossroads through the In Memoriam link

https://thecrossroadsinc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/in-memory-donation-form

. Tax ID 86-0182987.

By supporting the life changing work Crossroads completes every day to help addicts and alcoholics gain sobriety, dignity, and self-sufficiency, this would be a way to honor Matthew.

If someone you know is struggling with addiction please try to get them help, advocate for your loved ones.