Matthew Charles Sidebottom died unexpectedly on October 22, 2021. He was 33 years old.
Matt was born and raised in Franklin, Mass and attended Franklin High School, where he wrestled and played football. He went on to attend Assumption College, where he played football and earned a degree in teaching and history.
Matt is survived by his parents, Bill & Leanne Sidebottom of Webster, Mass. Along with his parents, he is survived by his older brother, Jake Sidebottom of Wrentham, Mass. and his wife Stephanie. He is further survived by his grandmother, Nancy Snow of Holliston, his Aunt Jennifer McManus and her husband, Bryan of Holliston, his Aunt Karen Lee and her husband, Jim of Harvard, Mass; and his Aunt Deb Bodnar and her husband, John of Rockport, Mass. He also leaves behind cousins Justin McManus, Ryan McManus, Kate Lee, John Bodnar Jr. and his wife, Amanda; Chris Bodnar and his wife, Brett, and Steve Bodnar and his wife, Katherine.
Funeral services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Matt’s memory as follows: Checks payable to Trustees of Boston University, memo indicating CTE Center at BU School of Medicine in Memory of Matt Sidebottom. Mail to: Boston University Gift Processing, c/o JPMorgan Chase & Co. PO Box 22605, New York, NY 100867-26.