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Matthew R. Powell

1978-2026

Matthew R. Powell

Matthew Raymond Powell, 47, of Clearwater, Florida passed away unexpectedly in his home on May 10, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1978 in Jamestown NY to Raymond E. Powell and Victoria A. Benigni-Powell.

Matthew grew up in Falconer, NY. He attended Levant Christian School until 8th grade. He graduated high school from Falconer Central School where he played football.

Matthew moved to Florida in 1996. He worked in the software business for 30 years. He was always traveling, and able to explore every corner of the world. He enjoyed spending time with his family, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, driving his Corvette, and riding his motorcycle. Matthew’s generosity knew no bounds. He was the family’s most thoughtful gift giver from remote control boats to silly bands, he always knew what would tickle each and everyone of us.

He is survived by mother, Victoria Bengini- Powell, father, Raymond (Janet) Powell, his son, Dylan (Katie) Powell, granddaughter, Lorelai, his brother, Michael (Anna) Powell, nieces, Alexandria Davis and Emelia Powell, nephew, William Powell, aunt’s, Barbara and Laura Benigni, uncle, William (Helen) Benigni and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Cora Powell, Beryl and Fred Anderson, uncles, Michael Benigni, Wayne Powell, aunt, Polly Joslyn and cousin, Nicholas Benigni.

Private family services are being held in Florida.