Matthew Paul Walls

Matthew P. Walls passed away unexpectedly at age 45 on December 7. Matt was born on June 14, 1977 in Onondaga, NY, and lived in Syracuse before his family relocated to the Reading area in Pennsylvania during his early childhood. Matt’s unique passion, talent, and creativity were apparent from a young age as were his business savvy and entrepreneurial spirit as he progressed into his teenage and young adult years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting & Marketing from The Wharton School in 2004 before embarking on a successful career in Procurement in the pharmaceutical industry. Matthew greatly valued education and professional growth and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics in 2012. His interests and hobbies included travel, golfing, and thrifting, and he especially enjoyed relaxing by a pool or on a sunny beach, preferably in a tropical location. Matt is survived by his wife of 23 years, Amanda, and his children, Emerson and Ethan. He will also be deeply missed by his brother James Walls; sister Kristi Diaz; brother-in-law Jose Diaz; nephews and niece Evan, Eli, Lilia, and Samuel; and many more family members, friends, and colleagues. Matthew’s enthusiasm and generosity will always be remembered, and he lived up to the meaning of his name, God’s gift. It is a comfort to know that Matt is with the Lord whom he professed as Savior and strove to follow from childhood. A private memorial will be held for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions towards his family’s living expenses may be sent to P.O. Box 882, Morrisville, PA 19067