MATTHEW W. LONG, 45
Interior Designer
SEFFNER - Matthew W. Long, 45, of Seffner, passed away on January 1, 2012 of liver failure.
Matt was born on March 18, 1966 in California. Matt was an award-winning interior designer. He graduated from Miami High School in Miami, Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma University as well as the International Academy of Design.
Matt loved the world of art and design. He was very creative and loved to paint and design. In addition, Matt often traveled to Peru, visiting Macchu Pichu and exploring the countryside, where he enjoyed lush greenery and exquisite orchids.
Matt is survived by his parents, Cathi and Lars Pedersen of Key West, sister Catherine (Billy) Paige of Lake Wales, loving partner Aaron Paiva Leyton of Lima, Peru, nephews Morgan Medeiros and Austin Paige, niece Caitlin Paige, Uncle Kerry (Susie ) Clark of Castaic, CA, Rick Pedersen of Hollywood, FL, Aunt Gretchen (Carlos) Anglero of Lakeland, FL, cousins Amber (Daniel) Levich, Colin (Stephanie) Clark, Alison Gardner.
Memorial service will held on Saturday, Jan. 7, 1:00 pm, at Gentry-Morison / Dukes-Steen Chapel, 1833 S. Florida Avenue, Lakeland, Florida.
Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Dukes-Steen Chapel.
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