Matthew John Dominic Penrose, age 10, of Phillipsburg, died peacefully Monday, May 10, 2004 in Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Matt was a 4th grade student at the Andover-Morris Elementary School in Phillipsburg.

Born March 3, 1994 in Easton, Pa., Matt was the son of John J. and Martha J. Frinzi Penrose of Phillipsburg.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg.

Matt thoroughly enjoyed all sports and outdoor activities. Dedicated to the Steele Hill Youth Club in Phillipsburg, he played flag football, basketball, varsity wrestling and was a pitcher and short-stop for their baseball team. In 2002, Matt was elected the Most Valuable Player for the baseball season, a designation which he was most proud of. He was a fan of Dale Earnhart, Jr. the New York Giants, The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Matt also loved the Philadelphia Phillies and his favorite player was catcher, Mike Lieberthal. Matt also enjoyed fishing with his family on their trips to Canada each year.

In addition to his parents, Matt is survived by two sisters, Emily E. at home and Lauren L. of Easton; maternal grandmother, the former Joan M. Smith, wife of the late Dominic "Mickey" Frinzi; paternal grandmother, the former Carolyn Smith of Phillipsburg and paternal grandfather, John J. Penrose and his wife Lynn of Broadway, N.J. and many aunts, uncles and cousins all who loved Matt dearly.

As an expression of thanks to the community for all their support, the Penrose family has arranged for funeral services to be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, in the auditorium of Phillipsburg High School. The Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home, 289 South Main St., Phillipsburg, will be open on Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for anyone wishing to pay their respects to Matt. His family will then receive visitors in the funeral home on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Burial will in St. Philip and St. James Cemetery, Greenwich Twp. following the services Saturday.

Instead of flowers, the family asks those planning and expression of sympathy consider any of the following organizations that have touched their lives; St. John's Lutheran Church, 278 Chamber St.; the Steele Hill Youth Club, 355 Pursell St., both in Phillipsburg, N.J. 08865 or to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, 3921-3925 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104.

An online obituary and condolences can be found at www.noto-wynkoop.com.