Matthew J. Kalbeitzer loved to travel, and had been to Europe several times, Canada, and points south in the U.S. On March 23,2025 he embarked on the most exciting of all his travels; to be with the Lord. John 14:2- In my father’s house there are many rooms, if it were not so, I would have told you, I have gone to prepare a place for you. “Hey Matt, no more worries about rent increase.”
Matt joined the Kalbeitzer Family at three months old from Korea. He became a full citizen of the United States proudly at three years of age. As a teen he was interested in the working of government, history and human behavior; how the three elements were interconnected. After graduating from Twin Valley High School, he attended California University majoring in Political Science and History. Later in life he attended Reading Area Community College and graduated with a degree in Counseling. He abandoned his dream of obtaining a high degree in that area to pursue a career with UPS, and later Best Buy. The happiest and most significant event in his life was becoming a father to Lily who is now three years old. He found that his past activities of reading, music and playing video games also interested a baby and young child. “Read to me again Daddy.”
Matt was baptized and attended Central Presbyterian Church during his childhood and teen years. He was visited while a patient in Chester County Hospital by Pastor Joshua Gill the present Pastor of C.P.C.
Matthew is survived by his Mother Arlene E. Kalbeitzer, his Father Robert J. Kalbeitzer. Sisters, Elizabeth (Liz) A. Kalbeitzer of Wilmington, DE, Sarah J. Kalbeitzer-Heering and her husband of LA, CA., and Jenifer Balliet, lifelong friend- sister of Elverson, PA. Neices: Jocelyn Bird of Morgantown, PA, Abigail Vandzara of Wilmington, DE and Maya Heering of LA, CA. Nephew: Peter Bird of Union, NJ. Daughter: Lily Krestschanar-Kalbeitzer of Wilmington, DE, and girlfriend Evie Clark of Downingtown, PA.
As a family we would like to thank the incredible doctors and nurses who cared for Matt in the ER and ICU in Chester County Hospital. We would also like to thank so many people for your love, prayers and support, especially Miss Pumpkin Jacks and Valerie Fox, Pastor Joshua Gill and the California, Idaho and Maryland Kalbeitzer clan. Also, Evie Clark’s supervisor at Whole Foods who granted Evie to be at the hospital for an entire week. Blessings to all.
There will be a Celebration of Life, date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations in Matt’s memory to the Chester County Hospital Fund, 701 Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380.
Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, Pa.
For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com.