In Loving Memory - Matthew Mezza
- Teen Line
- Jun 28, 2022
- 8 min read
Updated: May 6
Updated: May 6, 2025
On January 14, 2011 Matthew Solomon Mezza inexplicably took steps to end his life and passed away the next morning. He was only 14 years old. Matthew enjoyed math, science, creative writing and drawing. He played many sports and two months before his death he made the Santa Monica High Baseball team and was drafted as a pitcher.
He was active at his synagogue Youth Group and on Sundays he volunteered as a teaching assistant at the religious school.
Matthew’s suicide came as a complete shock to his family, friends and teachers. He loved hanging out with his family and he maintained friendships that spanned from preschool and kindergarten all the way to high school. Matthew exhibited all of the most treasured human qualities and was recognized and admired for his kindness, generosity of spirit, eternal optimism and his passion for working to make the world a better place. The Matthew Mezza Memorial Fund was created by his family to support Teen Line’s outreach programs in his memory.
Donations received: $226,497.19
Raised by 943 donors
Donations
Tamar Toister
May 30, 2022
May Matthew's memory be a blessing
Larry and Roberta Zalkind
May 30, 2022
Gary & Ileese Schneir
May 31, 2022
James Bernstein
May 31, 2022
In Memory Of Your Beautiful Son
Deborah Blum
May 31, 2022
We wish we had a chance to meet you. We have heard many wonderful things about you and know your spirit shines bright today and always.
Susan Rabinovitz & Curren Warf
May 31, 2022
In Memory Of Your Kind, Brilliant, Hilarious Boy Who Tried To Repair the World.
Debbie Lauterbach and Paul Abrams
May 31, 2022
Marsha Zvonkin
May 31, 2022
Anne Thelma Geffner
June 2, 2022
Beverly Zalkind
June 3, 2022
Remembering Matthew
Karen Schetina
June 23, 2022
Pamela and Larry Cedar
June 29, 2022
Nina Lieberman
July 17, 2022
Aparna Voleti
September 20, 2022
Jerry Zevin
October 8, 2022
Sherry Gold
November 29, 2022
Joan Croker
December 8, 2022
Natalie Topel
December 15, 2022
Linda Lebovitz
December 15, 2022
Rita and Jerry Schneir
December 26, 2022
Michelle Rotberg
December 30, 2022
Humberto Benitez
December 30, 2022
Julie Taren
December 31, 2022
Judith Meister
January 3, 2023
Anne Thelma Geffner
January 3, 2023
Alan and Judy Stocker
January 3, 2023
Leslie Cusack
January 10, 2023
Robin Lev
January 15, 2023
Linda Lebovitz
January 15, 2023
Gary Schneir
January 31, 2023
Dori Friedman
February 1, 2023
In Loving Memory of Matthew Mezza
Robin Bernstein
February 1, 2023
In Loving Memory of Matthew
Linda Lebovitz
February 15, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Deborah Maddis
March 7, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Nina Lieberman
March 12, 2023
Linda Lebovitz
March 15, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Linda Lebovitz
April 15, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Diane Ballen
April 18, 2023
In Loving Memory Of Matthew
Gerald Bayete
May 11, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Rita Schneir
May 12, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Linda Lebovitz
May 15, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Dori Friedman
May 26, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Ellie Schnier
May 28, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Lorelai Kude
May 30, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Karen Barton-Maycock
May 30, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Dori Kenneally
May 30, 2023
Stephanie Bronson
May 30, 2023
Matthew Mezza
Leslie Parker
May 30, 2023
In Loving Memory Of A Wonderful Boy.
Ellen Moss Brown
May 30, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
James Bernstein
May 30, 2023
In Honor Of Matthew -- May His Memory Be A Blessing
Jane McCord
May 31, 2023
This Is In Honor Of Matthew Mezza.
Susan Rabinovitz & Curren Warf
May 31, 2023
In Memory Of Your Kind & Beautiful Boy
Laura Brumfield
May 31, 2023
Following Matthew’s Example To Engage In Acts Of Loving Kindness!
Rita Raygosa
May 31, 2023
Elijah Lax
May 31, 2023
Deborah Lauterbach
June 1, 2023
In Memory Of Your Sweet Boy
Iris Takashima
June 1, 2023
Joan Croaker
June 2, 2023
Felicia Mizrahi
June 3, 2023
To the best and most loving mother I know and in memory of her beautiful son Matthew Mezza.
Linda Lebovitz
June 15, 2023
Linda Lebovitz
July 15, 2023
Linda Lebovitz
August 15, 2023
Peter Mezza and Ellie Schneir
August 18, 2023
Sherry Gold
September 11, 2023
Linda Lebovitz
September 15, 2023
Laurie Harris
October 1, 2023
Debra Lauterbach
October 6, 2023
Marilyn Silverman
October 10, 2023
Laurie Brumfield
October 21, 2023
Linda Lebovitz
November 15, 2023
Natalie Topel
December 7, 2023
John Brock
December 9, 2023
Alan & Judy Stocker
December 11, 2023
Pamela and Larry Cedar
December 11, 2023
Kim Nishita
December 12, 2023
Karen Nash
December 12, 2023
Arlene Schneir
December 14, 2023
Thinking of Matt always.
Linda Lebovitz
December 15, 2023
David Carleton
December 15, 2023
Meri and Jonah Weingarten
December 16, 2023
In loving memory of Matthew Mezza
Renee Feiger
December 17, 2023
"Thank you, what a wonderful way to honor your son.
Eve and Christopher Sheedy
December 18, 2023
Natalie and Doug Stanger
December 19, 2023
Judith Meister and Paul Silvern
December 19, 2023
David Saling and Carrie Honigblum
December 19, 2023
Michael Comins
December 21, 2023
Jody and I are grateful for your work for the hotline. Love, Mike
Peter Mezza & Ellie Schneir
December 22, 2023
Brian and Jean McGrew
December 23,2023
Barbara Turner
December 26, 2023
Michelle Rotberg
December 27, 2023
Hope you & the family are well. Love, Michelle
Joan Croker
December 28, 2023
Christine and Doug Thomas
December 29, 2023
Matthew will never be forgotten❤️Love, Chris & Doug
Humberto Benitez
December 30, 2023
Barbara Stinchfield
December 30, 2023
Julie Taren
December 30, 2023
Laurie Aronoff
December 31, 2023
James Bernstein
December 31, 2023
Gary and Ileese Schneir
January 3, 2024
Mindi Vogel
January 3, 2024
Leslie Parker
January 4, 2024
Love, Leslie
Robin Armstrong Irving
January 6, 2024
Matthew is always in my heart❤️
Dana Bissing & Terry Towery
January 11, 2024
Ellie - we hope you'll always feel our love and support. Danna Bissing & Terri Towery
Alan and Judy Stocker
January 22, 2024
He is missed...
Nancy Laemmle
February 7, 2024
I love you, Ellie.
Gary and Ilese Schneir
February 8, 2024
Dori Friedman
February 20, 2024
Thank you, Ellie. I love you.
Ann Marie Braco
May 9, 2024
Robin Armstrong-Irving
May 24, 2024
Forever in my heart
Nancy Eichelberger
May 29, 2024
"Death ends a life, not a relationship." - Mitch Albom
Jean and Brian McGrew
May 29, 2024
Nancy Chand
May 29, 2024
Diane Offenberg Rose
May 29, 2024
With love and total admiration for Ellie.
Susan J. Rabinovitz
May 31, 2024
In loving memory of Matthew. - Susan Rabinovitz and Curren Warf
Randall Maycock
May 31, 2024
Thinking of you all today with love, KR+I
Deborah Maddis
May 31, 2024
Nine Lieberman
June 9, 2024
With love, Nina
Michelle Rothberg
June 10, 2024
Dori Friedman
July 19, 2024
Thank you Ellie and Peter Schneir for all you do for Teen Line.
Diane Ballen
July 21, 2024
May his memory be a blessing.
Tamar Toister
July 22, 2024
Linda Lebovitz
July 22, 2024
John Heilman
July 22, 2024
Karen Dreyfuss
July 22, 2024
Marc Lewinstein
July 23, 2024
Diana and Jim Brueggemann
July 23, 2024
Nicole Wong-Chong
July 23, 2024
Joe Pertel
July 23, 2024
Ann Marie Braco
July 23, 2024
Rita Schneir
July 23, 2024
Mindi Vogel
July 24, 2024
Cynthia Lapporte
July 25, 2024
Jordan Trachtenberg
July 25, 2024
Kendra Leah Carman
July 28, 2024
Lori Susan Chudacoff
July 31, 2024
Laurie Topel Brumfield
July 31, 2024
Joan Croker
August 1, 2024
Gary Schneir
August 5, 2024
Carrie and Mitch Jacoves
August 7, 2024
Jill Janotta
August 11, 2024
Nina Lieberman
August 18, 2024
Robin Armstrong-Irving
August 24, 2024
Jan Datomi
August 24, 2024
Rena Orenstein
August 24, 2024
Michael Purcell
August 24, 2024
Susan J. Rabinovitz
August 25, 2024
Todd and Doreen Gelfand
August 27,2024
Eve and Christopher Sheedy
September 6, 2024
Iris J. Takashima
September 13, 2024
Christine M. Thomas
September 22, 2024
Sasha and Alexandra Wiener
September 22, 2024
Michael Kraut and Dan McCarthy
September 23, 2024
Peter Mezza and Ellie Schneir
Sepetember 24, 2024
Janet and Avi Fattal
September 25, 2024
Candace Cooper
September 26, 2024
Arlene Schneir and Steven Barlam
November 9, 2024
Making our annual donation to Teen Line. Love you. Arlene and Steve
Christine M. Thomas
December 3, 2024
Matthew will always be in our hearts and minds. XO Chris & Doug
Karl Fenske
December 9, 2024
Judith Meister and Paul Silvern
December 9, 2024
Laurie Lieberman and Christopher Harding
December 14, 2024
This is in honor of Matthew Mezza whose life ended way too soon.
Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels
December 14, 2024
Love you. Happy Chanukah!
Natalie Topel
December 15, 2024
Karen Schetina
December 16, 2024
John Brock and Jennifer Friedman
December 16, 2024
David Saling and Carrie Honigblum
December 16, 2024
Hi Peter and Ellie, Happy to help! -David & Carrie
Karl Fenske
December 16, 2024
My Best to Peter and Ellie
Diane Offenberg Rose
December 17, 2024
Ellie - For all you are and all you do
Suzanne Epstein
December 17, 2024
Ronna Joseph
December 17, 2024
Celia Benitez-Balderrama
December 18, 2024
Matthew’ s memory is making a difference.
Donna Young
December 18, 2024
Meri and Jonah Weingarten
December 19, 2024
Irit Raz-McBride
December 19, 2024
Jean and Brian McGrew
December 19, 2025
Humberto Benitez
December 21, 2024
Matthew is always in our prayers. Bless you Ellie and Peter for everything you do.
Arlene Schneir and Steven Barlam
December 21, 2024
For Matthew and the lanterns
Michelle Rotberg
December 26, 2024
Happy Holidays to you guys! I'll pass your regards on to Daniel. Love, Michelle
Gary and Ileese Schneir
December 26, 2024
Bonnie and Norm Kurnick
Decemnber 26, 2024
Dori Friedman
December 27, 2024
Carol J. Baker
December 27, 2024
Janet and Avi Fattal
December 30, 2024
Sherry Gold
December 30, 2024
Joan Croker
December 30, 2024
Lynn Brewer
December 30, 2024
Julie Taren
December 30, 2024
Fern Avidon Safier
December 30, 2024
Lisa and Kyle Moss
December 31, 2024
In memory of our dear neighbor Matthew Mezza and in loving support of his parents Peter and Ellie.
Laurie Aronoff
December 31, 2024
Alan and Judy Stocker
January 3, 2025
Martin Vogel
January 3, 2025
Susan Pasternak and Larry Picus
January 3, 2025
Peter Mezza and Ellie Schneir
January 3, 2025
Emily Edelman
January 9, 2025
Gary and Ileese Schneir
January 9, 2025
David P. Carleton
January 15, 2025
Marsha Zvonkin and Pavel Sterba
January 15, 2025
For Matthew Kindness Day
Karl Fenske
January 17, 2025
Maryellen Mulcahy
January 19, 2025
I think of Matthew every time I see these beautiful light boxes.
Diane Theis
January 29, 2025
Laura Park
January 29, 2025
Donna Derfler
Februrary 7, 2025
Maryellen Mulcahy
March 14, 2025
Arlene Schneir and Steven Barlam
April 8, 2025
Anonymous
April 13, 2025
Our deepest condolences 💐
John Heilman
April 13, 2025
Nina Lieberman and Ralph Zarefsky
April 15, 2025
With love, Ralph and Nina
Marcia Greenberg
April 15, 2025
Claudia Borzutzky
April 16, 2025
Dear Arlene and family — this donation is in Matthew’s memory, and also in honor of your father’s memory. Love, your DAYAM family ❤️
Mindi Vogel
April 16, 2025
Margy Rosenbluth
April 17, 2025
My sincere condolences for your loss. Grateful to have had Gerry in our lives for so many years. Love, Margy Rosenbluth
Jamey Cohen
April 17, 2025
With love and condolences from John and Jamey
Lyndsay Hutchison
April 18, 2025
Thinking of you and sending our deepest condolences to you and your family as you honor your father's life. We are here if you need anything. Respectfully, Dawn, Lyndsay & Matt
Jill Henkel
April 20, 2025
Anonymous
April 25, 2025
Suzanne and Ken Epsteiun
April 26, 2025
Joy Picus
April 30, 2025
Thinking of you. - Joy
Martin Vogel
May 5, 2025
With love from Marty and Char
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