Jeffrey M. (Jeff) Von Matt, Sr., 51, of Waterville, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday March 11, 2008 at University Hospital, Syracuse. He was born October 12, 1956, in Utica, the son of Kasper and Mary Lou Malone Von Matt. He was a graduate of Waterville Central School and received his Associates Degree in Business from the Utica School of Commerce. Jeff was a US Army veteran. On July 8, 1994, at the First United Methodist Church, Waterville, he married Sharon G. Roberts. Jeff was a claims adjuster for Progressive Insurance in Utica. Prior to that he was the manager of the New York State Potato Co-op in Sangerfield. Jeff was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He loved to watch his children's games and activities, enjoyed photography and was a race enthusiast. He is survived by his wife Sharon; two children, Shawna and Jeffrey Von Matt, Jr., both at home; a step daughter, Jenny Sitts, her fiancee, Christian Woods and their son Ja'Quary Woods, all of Utica; his parents, Mary Lou and Kasper Von Matt of Waterville; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Jill and Joe Kane of Waterville, Lisa and Ken Blume of FL and Melissa and Scott Whitehead of Waterville; a brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Jennifer Von Matt of Waterville; two nieces; four nephews; and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 am at St. Bernard's Church, Waterville. Spring interment will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Kloster-Northrop & Bentz Funeral Home, 210 E. Main St., Waterville.