Matthew J Bennett

Matthew Jonathon Bennett was born June 25, 1981 and lived most of his life in the Firestone Park neighborhood of Akron. Matt aka “Pzoe” was loyal to those he loved and never backed down from protecting the people he cared about.

He was survived by his brother’s and sister’s; Bob Bennett (Kandle), Dave Bennett (Gena), Joe Bennett (Charity), Gina Bennett (Brooke), Kimberly Bennett, Amy Beavers, Stacy McMillion, Kori Sewell, Stephon Turner, and Rebecca Perolis; stepfather, Hank McMillion; stepmother, Tracey Bennett; nephews, Izaiah, Karter, Tucker, Ryder; niece, Elliana, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Matt was preceded in death by his father, Robert Bennett; mother, Linda McMillion, his Nana and Papaw, his Grandma Marge, his uncle Dave Kennamore and his first love Christina.

Matt created his own journey and picked up many lifelong friends along the way. Unfortunately, his lifelong battle with addiction took him from us all on August 11,2022. Family and friends are welcome to come together to honor Matt’s memory on Monday, August 22, 2022 with calling hours from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Schlup-Pucak and Wilson Funeral Home, 788 Kenmore Boulevard, followed by a memorial dinner at the Main Street Saloon at 1481 S. Main St.