Mathew Pinto

PINTO, Mathew Edward aka “Headbanging Matt” born July 27, 1993 in Lancaster, CA.  Passed away May 23, 2012 in Palmdale, CA.  Matt was born and raised in the Antelope Valley where he attended Palmdale High School.  He loved music, video games, marathon running in which he completed the Los Angeles Marathon at the age of 13.  He also enjoyed playing guitar, karate, and BMX.  He is survived by his mother, Patty Pinto, father, Edward Pinto and wife Cynthia, grandparents, Al and Katie Murphy and Jeannie and Roy smith, sisters, Sheila Murphy Cantarero, Izabella Pinto, nephew, Zephyr, girlfriend, Emmie Estrada, uncles, Tracy Pinto and Tommy Murphy, aunt, Robin Murphy, cousins, Chelsea, Jordon, Dillon, Elizabeth, Shaina, Kyle, Michael, Collin, Thomas, Samantha, and Lydia.  Matt had an ability to make everyone laugh and smile.  He will be greatly missed by his loving friends and family.  A memorial service will be held at 2pm Friday, June 1, 2012 at Chapel of the Valley Mortuary in Palmdale.
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