Matthew Louis Suite Jr., 63, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 22 surrounded by family. Born in Washington, DC on Mar. 17, 1949, graduated from Crossland High School in 1967 and served in the U.S. Navy Air Reserve for six years.

Matt owned and operated Waldorf and Charles County Computers for over 25 years. For the past 5 years he was a devoted employee of Southern Maryland Publishing.

In May of 2012 he was named Republican Man of the Year 2011 for his support and contributions to the St. Mary's County Republican Central Committee and was their Treasurer from June 2012 to Dec 2012. Matt became a member of the Knights of Columbus and was very active in the entire Southern Md community including the church, fundraisers, charities and social clubs.

An avid sports fan, Matt enjoyed supporting and traveling with his sons and friends and their race teams. He was known as Chef of the Sniper Drag Racing Crew. He also enjoyed football, hockey, Nascar and passionately supported and shared his daughter's love for softball. Matt loved music and was a big supporter of local bands, such as Sam Grow Band, Hydra FX and others.

Survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 44 years Mary Kathryn "Mickie" Suite, father Matthew Louis Suite Sr., brother David Suite and his wife Sandy, sister Cindy Mitchell, oldest son Matthew L. Suite III "Sonny" and his wife Jeannie, son Michael Suite and his wife Brandy, daughter Michele Suite. Also survived by grandchildren McKayla, Shianah, McKenzie, Olivia and Mason and one granddog Paco.

He was preceded in death by his mother Ruth B. Suite.

Family will receive friends at 10am at Immaculate Conception Church and a Mass at 11am. Reception at the Church hall will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Matthew Suite Jr. Memorial Fund, in care of County First Bank. Please make checks payable to M. Suite and noted for 'Matthew Suite Jr Memorial Fund'.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.