Matthew "Matt" Earl Rudolph, z”l, passed away on Aug. 31, 2022. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Janise Rudolph (Hasson); his father, Robert Rudolph; mother, Terrye Rudolph (Stein); and his grandparents, Hyman and Blanche Stein. He is survived by his brothers, Jeff Rudolph and Steve Rudolph (Sheryl); his four children, Seth Rudolph, Danielle Carley (Rudolph), Brett Rudolph (Stephanie) and Corey Rudolph (Michelle); and many grandchildren. Matt was very fortunate over the years to have a best friend who was considered family, Jerry Palumbo.
Matthew was born in Portland April 21, 1953. He grew up in Southwest Portland and attended Wilson High School. He was a three-sport athlete who seemed to enjoy baseball the most. He played catcher and was nicknamed "Matt the cat" by his teammates. Matt even tried out for the minor leagues. As an adult, he shifted his passion to golf and played in tournaments, with buddies and toted his kids to courses, too. Brett recalls being "wowed" as his dad swung and subsequently sailed golf balls over the back net at the end of the driving range!
Matt built a successful career and provided for his family working in the electronic sales industry. He enjoyed taking his two eldest children on work trips, which provided them with fond memories of the Northwest.
Matt’s first wife was Andrea Caron, the mother of Seth and Danielle. They remained friends until the day of his passing. Matt and his second wife, Jani, added two boys to the family, Brett and Corey.
Matt and Jani are now laid to rest, together, at Ahavai Shalom Cemetery in Portland.