Matthew A. Kaseta, beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He leaves behind his wife, Deb Kaseta; sons, Kyle Kaseta and Shane Kaseta; brothers, Michael (Karen) and Steven (Sharon); sister, Maureen, sister-in-law Monica (Stuart); and seven nieces and nephews.
Matthew lived life to the fullest in every way. He was an avid snowboarder and mountain biker and a watersports enthusiast. Matthew’s greatest joy was spending time outdoors with his family and beloved dog Isla in the woods and mountains and on the ocean and Lake Champlain. On a summer day, he could be found fishing, kayaking or paddleboarding on Cape Cod. In the winter, a perfect day for him would start on his snowboard and end with a great meal and a glass of red wine.
A University of New Hampshire lacrosse player, he shared his passion for the game by coaching his two sons and hundreds of other players in youth lacrosse. Matthew worked as hard as he played, serving the community as a Realtor for the past 15 years, passionately helping people find their happy place with compassion and efficiency. He was an eternal optimist who never knew a stranger. A celebration of life will be held on February 7, 2025, 2 p.m., at All Souls Interfaith Gathering, 291 Bostwick Farm Rd., Shelburne, VT, with a gathering to follow.
This article appears in Jan 29 – Feb 4, 2025.
Gail and I want to send our deepest condolences to Deb and the family. Matthew and I started in real estate on the same day and through those years became fast friends. We were sounding boards for each other as we navigated complicated deals and we also shared stories of what was going on in our lives. His often proudly featured his sons Kyle and Shane and his loving wife Deb. I retired when COVID hit and unfortunately, we didn’t see each other often as we would have liked. But every time I would run into him; he greeted me like a long lost relative. His signature wide smile and comforting bear hug always made my day. I miss him and I am sure you know so many do as well. You all must be so proud of him for all his accomplishments and for the good man he truly was. He surely made the world a better place. Thinking of you all.
Tom and Gail Shampnois