Matthew H. Lippert

ALLEGANY — Matthew H. Lippert Jr., 55, passed away at his home Saturday (Jan. 10, 2026) with his loving family by his side, after a long battle with ALS.

Born Oct. 23, 1970, in Olean, he was the son of Matthew and Cathy Grove Lippert Sr. On July 31, 1999, at St. Bonaventure Church, he married Jeanne Dunn, who survives.

Matt went to Allegany Central School and attended and wrestled for Niagara County Community College.

He worked for Union Concrete Construction with the Local 621 Labor Union.

He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion.

In his free time, he was a safety patrol officer for Holiday Valley. He enjoyed skiing, hunting, riding side by sides, socializing with friends and hosting parties. Most importantly, Matt enjoyed the time that he spent with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Cathy Lippert of Allegany; his children, Josh Lippert of Allegany, Allison Lippert of Machias, Jake Lippert of Allegany, Madeline Lippert of Niagara Falls and Emily Lippert of Allegany; a granddaughter, Evelyn Magaddino of Niagara Falls; two siblings, Melissa “Missy” Dennis of Allegany and Stephen (Nikki) Lippert of Charlotte, N.C., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, Matthew Lippert Sr., in February of 2021.

The family will be receiving friends from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (Jan. 16, 2026)  at the Casey, Halwig and Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 West State Road, Olean. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 17, 2026) at St. Bonaventure Church, 95 E Main St., Allegany.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Homecare and Hospice, 115 E. Main St., Allegany; Team Gleason, teamgleason.org; or the ALS Association, www.als.org.