University officials and family representatives confirmed the passing of Kristin Lorente Matus, 22, on Friday
MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY — The Montclair State University academic community and residents of Neptune and Montclair are mourning the death of senior student Kristin Lorente Matus
Passing of Montclair State University Senior
University officials and family representatives confirmed the passing of Kristin Lorente Matus, 22, on Friday, October 9, 2026. Born September 15, 2004, in Neptune, New Jersey, Matus was a senior at Montclair State University pursuing a degree in political science. Faculty members, peers, and fellow students remembered her as a bright, dedicated student whose academic commitment, warm personality, and active presence on campus touched the lives of many across the university community.
Official Death Inquiries and Family Announcements
Family members and university administrators confirmed that Matus passed away on October 9. Standard administrative notifications were registered through regional health authorities and medical examiner personnel prior to releasing Matus to funeral directors for memorial preparations. Further official details regarding medical reports remain private out of respect for her family and loved ones.
Funeral Services and Memorial Arrangements
Arrangements honoring Matus’s life have been entrusted to Ely Funeral Home in Neptune, New Jersey. Public visitation is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Ely Funeral Home, located at 3316 State Highway 33, followed immediately by a prayer service from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. She is survived by her parents, Alberto and Karla Matus, and her sister, Bianka. Friends, classmates, and family members continue to share expressions of sympathy and memorial tributes in her honor.
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