Patrick Matthew Prindiville Jr. (called by his middle name “Matthew” or “Matt” for short, but also known by nicknames “Baby Matt”, “Baby Paddy”, “Little Paddy”, “Lil PMP”, “Little Simba” and “Little Kermit”) entered and departed the world on October 24, 2020, at 21 weeks of age, in the loving company of his immediate family.
Throughout his mother’s entire pregnancy, Matthew was a fighter despite the odds, fighting as hard and as strong as he could for 21 weeks, giving his parents, his big sister, and his Godmother the opportunity to hold him. For his proven ability as a fighter and for being an inspiration to the Martial Arts family and community at large, Matthew earned forever the rank of Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt in good standing with the Korean Judo Association and the USA Judo Federation. Matthew’s parents believe he would no doubt be an outstanding future member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH, his father a member), and of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR, his mother a DAR member). Even though his time was so short, his parents and family are forever grateful Matthew became a member of the family, and will forever love him and cherish his memory.
Matthew was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents on grandfathers side, Lloyd Sr. and Helen (nee Hoene) Prindiville; his paternal grandparents on his grandmothers side, Frank and Grace (nee Didelot) Branham; his maternal grandparents on his grandfather’s side, Estil and G. Irene (nee Nevius) Ellis; his maternal grandparents on his grandmothers side, Carl and Rose (nee Landacre) Limes; his great-uncle and Godfather to his father Patrick Sr., James “Uncle Jim” Prindiville; and beloved Heavenly family friend and best friend of his mother, Elizabeth “Beth” Elliott. While his passing broke the hearts of Patrick Sr. and Nicole, Matthew’s entrance into the world was still a blessing and joy to them, and they are both proud of their son and heroic warrior. He will be forever in their hearts.
Matthew is survived by his parents, Patrick Sr. and Nicole (nee Ellis) Prindiville; big sister Caroline Prindiville; paternal grandparents Gary Sr. and Linda (nee Branham) Prindiville; maternal grandparents Sterling CB III and Catherine (nee Limes) Ellis; Godparents Hannah Pingleton (also cousin) and Jake Morrissey; paternal aunts Cindy (Jerry) Fochtmann, Kelly (Rich Sr.) Pingleton, Michele (Tony) Gramelspacher, and Shannon Prindiville; paternal uncle Gary Jr. (Terri) Prindiville; maternal aunt Megan (Jason) Hassebrock; paternal cousins Caitlin Harvey, Kevin (Kristen) Harvey, Connor (Meagan) Harvey, Rich Pingleton Jr., Hannah Pingleton, Lily Pingleton, Gary III (Hannah) Prindiville, Sean Prindiville, Claire Gramelspacher, and Chloe Gramelspacher; maternal cousins Chloe Hassebrock, Henry Hassebrock, and Autumn Hassebrock; many extended family on both father’s and mother’s side; many extended friends and loved ones.
Matthew will be laid to rest and returned to the loving arms of his father, mother and sister, remaining with them until the passing of one of his parents, in which he will join them in burial.
Patrick Sr. and Nicole would like to send a special thank you to Elizabeth Phillips with BJC Medical Group; Kimberley DeBoeuf, Bob Eichenseer, and all the staff of SSM Health St. Mary’s House Supervision department; Dr. Peter Dyke of University of Missouri Columbia Hospital, Michele Miller-Sprague of Boone Hospital Center; Molly Wolfsberger of SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital; and the entire nursing staff of SSM St. Mary’s 5th Floor. The family would also like to thank each and every family member, friend and person who called/posted/reached out to them in their time of suffering, prayed, offered condolences, cried with them, fed them, or simply provided a listening ear or shoulder to cry on. The family feels as though their supporters are an army of compassion, and has helped keep Patrick Sr. and Nicole going during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider giving 2 pints of blood in memory of Matthew, and/or donating to any of the following areas/charities: SSM Health St. Mary’s House Supervision department, SSM Health St. Mary’s Labor and Delivery department, the Still Remembered Project (stillremembered.org), The Ella Marie Endowment Fund through Childrens Hospital St. Louis (ellastrivianight.com), and/or The Matthew Sprague Foundation (cfozarks.org/matthew-sprague-foundation)
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