Matthew Kelly Crosby

Matthew Kelly Crosby, 15, of 191 Center Ave Middletown, formerly of Newport Green , Newport, RI, died Saturday, July 3, 2004, in Portsmouth, RI. Born in Newport, RI on September 2, 1988, he was the son of Howard C. Crosby and Martha Marquis Crosby of Middletown. His heritage was Irish and Native American of the Mohawk Nation where his name was Karhrah:Keron. Matthew was a student in his second year at Middletown High School. He played freshman football. He was a catchher for Fifth Ward Little League and was also a member of the Newport Little League All Star Team three years in a row. Matthew also enjoyed skateboarding. He also attended St. Josephs Church. As a young boy he attended Carey Grammer School. He is survived by his parents. And his two sisters Meredith Crosby and Krista Crosby both of Middletown, RI, his paternal Grandfather Robert Crosby of Uxbridge, MA, and his paternal Grandmother Helen Scully Dauphinais of Pascoag, RI.His funeral will be held Friday, July 9, 2004 at 9:30am from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, followed with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 AM in St. Josephs Church, Broadway And Mann Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in Newport Memorial Park in Middletown, RI.