Matthew Joseph Lapan of South Portland, ME passed away unexpectedly Monday April 16th, 2018. Matthew was born March 9,1992 in Manchester, NH and was raised in Londonderry, NH. He spent many years working in hospitality management and most recently started a new position with Pizzeria Uno in South Portland. He was the beloved son of Michael Norman Lapan and Christyne (Scholpp) Lapan and dedicated brother to his siblings Daniel Lapan, Elizabeth Lapan and brother-in-law Francis John Horohoe III. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Catherine "Kitty" and Alfred "Fred" Scholpp of Westfield, MA and his paternal grandmother Pearl Lapan of Westwood, MA. He was the cherished grandson of his paternal grandfather Alfred "Al" Lapan and beloved nephew and cousin of all his extended relatives, of which there were many.
Matt loved swimming, traveling and exploring new places, and he had an appreciation for good food. He was a talented cook himself and in recent years found he had a knack for gardening. From a young age he was an avid animal lover and enjoyed reading. Asking friends and colleagues about Matt, you'll hear of his infectious smile, good natured sensibilities and positive attitude. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation was held between 10:00am and 12 noon, Saturday April 21st at Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road in Londonderry, NH, that was followed by a brief prayer ceremony. Donations can be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @ www.afsp.org (AFSP) or the National Alliance on Mental Health @ NAMI New Hampshire 85 North State Street
Concord, NH 03301 (NAMI).