Matthew J. Terry, 24, Loved motorcycles, driving, and living on the edge of life
Matthew J. Terry, age 24, of Elyria, died on Sunday, May 16, 2004 in MetroHealth Medical Center after a motorcycle accident.
He was born November 1, 1979 in Brooklyn, NY. He has been a resident of Elyria for the past 4 years, moving from Vermilion.
Mr. Terry worked for Attractive Flooring in North Ridgeville for 5 years as an installer.
Matthew loved motorcycles, especially crotch rockets, loved driving, and living on the edge of life.
He is survived by his parents: Douglas and Beth (nee Lembeck) Terry of Vermilion; his fiancée: Jessica Lynch of Elyria; 4 brothers: Douglas Guma of Bensalem, PA, David Guma of Vermilion, Douglas Terry, Jr. of Lorain, and Duane Terry of Ft. Meyers, FL; 2 sisters: Tony-Sue Cramutola of Orlando, FL, and Stacey Terry of Vermilion; maternal grandmother: Dorothy Lembeck of Roxbourough, PA; paternal grandparents: Clifford and Polly Terry of Vermilion, and Belle.
Matthew was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Jerry Lembeck.
Friends may call Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. and Wednesday 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home; 5345 South Street, Vermilion, OH, with the Reverend Guy Morton, pastor of Lakeview Baptist Church officiating.
A fundraiser for the benefit of Matthew J. Terry at Quaker Steak and Lube; 4900 Transportation Drive, Sheffield Township, Ohio will take place Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2004. Memorial Fund at any 1st Merit Bank.