Matthew Kessler, 51
Dan McClelland
Matthew James Kessler, 51, of Tupper Lake, NY, unexpectedly passed away on August 10, 2022, from a fast and furious bout with cancer. He was born in Newark, N.Y., on November 19, 1970, to Patricia (Copp) Santana and Harold Kessler.
He leaves behind his daughters, Leigha and Harlee Kessler, his beloved companion of 18 years, Kellee (McCuen) Crouse, and her daughters, Amanda (Ron) LaScala, Brenna Crouse, her companion Joel Ottley & Victoria (Rick) Pickering, his brothers Mike and Ronnie Barber, Scott Tarplee, his companion Christina Hughes, John (Sue) Tarplee, his sister Katie Santana, her companion Jim Ellis, as well as, several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, along with many other family members and friends that he cared for very much.
Matt was a true mountain man. He loved going out into the Adirondack wilderness to hunt, fish, boat and camp on the river and taking ATV trips. Always the life of the party, he loved having his friends and family around him.
Matt will live on in our hearts and memories and forever be missed. There was a celebration of life held at his home, 40 Demars, Blvd., Tupper Lake, NY, this past Saturday, August 13th.
Anyone wishing to honor Matt’s memory please consider donating blood. He was very thankful for the blood that was available to him in his time of need.