Matthew J. Padurano, 78, of Lake Worth, FL entered into eternal rest on Friday August 12, 2022. He is survived by his fiance, Helen E. Beckner, as well as his children Michael L. Padurano, and Lauren M. Milewicz (Padurano) and brother Dominick Padurano. Also left to cherish his memory are his 5 grandchildren, Michelle, Thomas, Sloan, Eliza, and Sydney. He is preceded in death by his sister, Maryanne Casale.

Matt was born on May 1, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York to his parents Louis and Michelena Padurano. He graduated from Xaverian High School in 1961. He then went on to serve in the National Guard of the state of New York.

In 1971 he married Susan R. Berlin. Together they moved to South Florida where they welcomed two children into the world.

Matt was enthusiastic about his many hobbies, including billiards, boating, gardening, and Italian language and culture. In lieu of flowers his family requests donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Services will be held graveside at the South Florida National Cemetery on August 25, 2022 with a celebration of life to follow at Matthew's home.