Matthew L. Tippett

Matthew L. Tippett, age 55 years, of Kingwood Township, NJ, died on Sunday, March 2, 2008, at his home.

Born in Somerville, NJ, July 22, 1952, he was the son of the late Harold and Louise Patterson Tippett. He had formerly resided in Neshanic, NJ.

He was a Class of 1970 graduate of Somerville High School, Somerville, NJ where he served as Class President. He was the owner/operator of Tippett and Sons Roofing, Kingwood Township, NJ, and had formerly been a professional fisherman, mechanic, carpenter, mason, dairy farmer, and farrier.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman.

He was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Pittstown, NJ, the National Rifle Association and the Masonic Lodge, Frenchtown, NJ.

He was an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church.

Surviving are his wife of thirty-five years, Lynn Helene Specht Tippett; three sons, Rye Tippett of Furlong, PA, Sam, and wife Mara Tippett of Neshanic, NJ, and Elijah Tippett of Kingwood Township, NJ; three brothers, Richard Tippett of Watsonville, CA, Thomas Tippett of Morrisville, PA, and P.A. Tippett of Lumberville, PA; and two grandchildren, Emilia and Henry Tippett.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 8 PM in the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. Interment will be private. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822.

Please visit www.holcombefisher.com for further information, or to send condolences.