Matthew Patrick Rosboschil (Matt)

Matthew Patrick Rosboschil (Matt) March 27, 1986 - February 1, 2026 Matthew passed away peacefully at the age of 39 on Sunday, February 1 in Woodbridge, VA after a 13-year battle with Huntington’s Disease. He is survived by his daughter Madison, father Joseph (and stepmother Susan), sisters Sara Smith (and husband Mark) and Cameron Creinin (and husband Ben), cherished dog Kerby, as well as a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Born in Fairfax, VA, Matt grew up playing sports (baseball, football, hockey, and lacrosse), participating in Boy Scouts (attaining Eagle Scout in 2004), and regularly attending church and youth group as a lifelong and faithful Christian. After graduating from Hayfield Secondary School in 2004, Matt pursued knowledge in personal training and nutrition at the Cooper Institute in Dallas, TX until enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 2005. During his enlistment, Matt was an aircraft maintenance support specialist for the 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Air Wing, Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station in North Carolina before being deployed to Iraq in 2009 to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Matt was honorably discharged in 2010 after receiving medals and commendations including two Meritorious Masts for exceptional performance. In 2011, Matt began working as an engineer for the Omni Southpark Hotel in Austin, TX where he worked until his medical retirement in 2019. During his time at Omni, Matt graduated from Capitol City Trade and Technical School with an HVAC certification followed by earning a degree in Management from Austin Community College. In 2021, Matt returned to Virginia to be closer to family. Back home in Virginia, Matt enjoyed family adventures to theme parks, movies, the Harry Potter experience, the safari, and sporting events (Eagles, Phillies, Nationals, Hershey Bears, Potomac Patriots, Dekes of Hazard, and George Mason ice hockey). Matt loved spending time with his sisters and their husbands, dogs, and cats, as well as his aunts, uncles, and extended family. As a “dog whisperer,” he adored any time he could spend with animals and bonded with every animal he met. Matt especially loved sleepovers at Sara's and Mark's, waking to find their dogs Bean and Waffles standing guard over him, waiting for him to wake up and play. The s'mores Sara made, and the cookies family friend Dayna made, were can't-miss treats! Matt also loved seeing the fascination on Madison's face as she explored all the crafting supplies Cameron always assembled for art projects, such as headband kits, glitter pens, paints, sewing supplies, and jewels galore! Madison would carefully select her supplies, and the fun would begin, Matt looking on with pride. The most meaningful experience for Matt was his journey with family to Israel in 2018 to tour the Holy Land and renew his baptism in the Jordan River (where John the Baptist baptized Jesus). Prayer became an important part of Matt’s life; he consistently prayed for Madison’s safety, welfare, and happiness but also the healing of others going through their own challenges. Even when his disease advanced, preventing speech, Matt would still manage to alert his dad or Susan each night that it was time to pray. Matt was born with the kindest, most playful spirit and regularly pranked and joked with everyone. He never let his disease define him or dampen his spirit; he was pure love. His truest love was his daughter, Madison. He was committed to being the best father he possibly could and spoke with her weekly, always lighting up when seeing her on Facetime. On the calls, even though his speech had diminished, the two things Madison could always understand was when he said "I love you" and "Miss you more." Even though he was quickly declining, Matt willed himself to be strong and ready for Madison’s last visit at the end of December 2025 where he saw her complete her very first sewing project. Matt's family is deeply grateful for the Huntington's Disease Care, Education and Research Center at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital; Forbes Wellness; Powerback Rehabilitation; Veterans Administration Clinics (Austin, Oklahoma City, and DC); Arbor Terrace of Prince William Commons; Eveready Home Care; Capital Caring Hospice; and the All Saints' and Bethel United Methodist Church communities whose prayers were great comfort to Matt. His family will welcome friends on March 28th beginning at 11 a.m. at All Saints' Church, 14851 Gideon Drive, Woodbridge, VA. A Celebration of Life will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Huntington's Disease Care, Education and Research Center: Donate to MedStar/Georgetown HD-CERC https://secure.advancement.georgetown.edu/s/1686/18/giving.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=3975&cid=5816&dids=264.180.144&bledit=1&sort=1&unit=16&appealcode=owpv25

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Matthew Patrick Rosboschil (Matt)

February 1, 2026