It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Matthew Todd Povolny, 48, of Greentown, on Thursday November 25th.  He is survived by his wife, Malia Hordesky.

Matthew was born and raised on Long Island, NY, son of Carol Paroubek Povolny, Port St. Richie, FL, and the late Robert George Povolny, he moved to Lake Wallenpaupack five years ago.

He was a star athlete in high school, in Smithtown , NY. He continued his love of sports, physical fitness, and education by receiving a Bachelor Degree of Science at Cortland University, and a M.S.Ed at Hofstra University.  He was currently employed at the Goshen Secure Center, Goshen, NY.  Matthew loved teaching and coaching, and he loved watching and playing sports. He loved the mountains as well as the Caribbean, and all animals.

His proudest achievement and greatest joy in this life was his two daughters. He had the deepest love for the Lord, his wife of 17 years, his children, his pets, and all his family. Matthew impacted everyone around him with his love of life, consistency, wisdom, & genuine desire to help everyone. He put everyone before himself. This world will not be the same without him.  He will be remembered and deeply missed.

Also surviving are two daughters: Sophia Alba and Malia Beverly, at home; four siblings: Donna Morreale; Gregory Povolny; Glenn Povolny; Christine Munser; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The funeral will be Thursday December 2nd in the Jones & Brennan Funeral Home, 430 Main Street, Forest City, with services at 1 pm.  Interment will follow in Union Dale Cemetery.  Friends may call from 11 am until service time.