Nicola Cipriani Matteo è un uomo eccezionale, di infinita bontà, la sua gentilezza e la sua enorme simpatia viene percepita non appena ti guarda. Qui eravamo a Coney Island e ci fermammo a mangiare vongole e bere birra ghiacciata come facevamo a Bari, la nostra città di origine. Quel giorno ridemmo fino a quando non ce la facevamo più per i dolori alle mandibole. Matteo Amico mio, Fratello mio! La Distanza tra Terra e Cielo non ci separerà, ti vorrò per sempre bene! 🌈🎼♥️ “L'amore è sempre incompleto, goffo, parziale, e non bisogna aver paura di cantare anche il dolore, l'altro ingrediente inevitabile della vita.” N. Cave Matteo is an exceptional man, of infinite goodness, his kindness and his enormous sympathy is perceived as soon as he looks at you. Here we were in Coney Island and stopped to eat clams and drink ice cold beer as we did in Bari, our city of origin. That day we laughed until we couldn't take it anymore for the pains in the jaws. Matteo My friend, my brother! The Distance between Earth and Heaven will not separate us, I will always love you! "Love is always incomplete, awkward, partial, and one should not be afraid to sing pain, the other inevitable ingredient of life." N. Cave
Mara Pastor I want to share this beautiful and hilarious memory of Matteo with Aris sent in September 2017 on the occasion of my marriage with Diego Romero. The video was part of a compilation of videos sent to us by friends who were unable to travel to our wedding. The wedding reception was not held because it was two days after Hurricane Maria, so we never showed the video publicly but it was one of our most valuable presents and memories. I love that Aris and Matteo are seen interacting and being super funny and natural. We miss you, Matteo. Aris, estoy contigo. Te amo y agradezco tanto este regalo que ahora atesoramos.
Aris Mejias Today is the 21st of May. A month has gone by. Today I realized your death is on my same day of my birthday (Aug 21st). The portal between these two worlds, will be joined forever on the same day. I meditate on what comes after you and I have no words. No solution. We needed time. That time is now transformed and requires patience to understand. Forever in my thoughts my love. Aris.
Aris Mejias Whenever I had my camera in hand, Matteo became my muse. It was always a combination of patience and luck. This very tight corner in a small town in Italy, had a flickering light. We had to time the flicker to take this picture. It made me laugh to see this one. Te amo Matteo wherever you are.
Margaret Lauve some photos from the WuTang show that I was fortunate enough to meet Matteo on.
Giancarlo Angeloni In 38 anni di amicizia non riesco a trovare un episodio in particolare, ogni momento passato insieme era pregno di arte di musica di progetti per il futuro e tante risate innaffiate sempre da qualcosa da bere. Oggi è un mese da quel giorno maledetto e ancora non ci credo, ho tanta rabbia e non riesco a sfogarla..ho disegnato tantissimo con la stessa penna che regalai anche a te l' anno scorso quando venisti con Aris a Positano ..mi manchi tanto le nostre videochiamate.."u' dog bastard" il nostro saluto in slang ...e un giorno torneremo a ridere insieme..da qualche parte...
Aris Mejias Matteo would always tell me the story that when he was a kid in Bari, he and his friends would somehow climb up this tree to eat candy. We stood below the tree and couldn't figure out how they climbed it without falling. I made him stand next to the tree so I could take a picture. Te amo Matteo, your memories will always be with me.
I only knew Matteo for the last 8 months but he was already a dear friend which shows what an easy way he had with people. He will be missed by us all. Matteo had such passion for life. He loved his family, art, good food, his work and all the people he worked with. He also loved a car with muscle! The last week before our pilot was shut down, ...
Nicole Betancourt Amor
Nicole Betancourt Marcello y papá.
Rebecca Bloom Matteo and my pup Zowie Bowie she was the Emergence Art Dept pup!!
Sorely Muentes-Mendez Matteo gracias por SER parte de mi familia. Tu sonrisa y abrazos siempre estaban llenos de amor.
roshelle berliner Working in Puerto Rico 2008
Melissa Shakun I am so heartbroken to hear about the loss of my friend and collaborator, Matteo. I loved Art Directing for him on Season 2 of the Jim Gaffigan Show back in 2016. He was so vivacious and full of spunk. He always carried around a sketchbook filled with beautiful sketches and a hot coffee. I will always remember some great meals together at the Greek restaurant by our office (where we always went way over budget). As well as trips to the coffee shop. He was always the best dressed person in the room. He will be greatly missed.
Holly Moore Friendship with Matteo was full of spontaneous joy. Thank you always my friend for so many beautiful memories.
MATTEO DE COSMO I had talked to Matteo before, but this time it was January while he was in Puerto Rico delivering supplies to earthquake victims with his wife Aris. I had known his name for at least the last 10 years as one of the best art directors in New York; but we’d never met. Gail Barringer was producing a pilot and had hooked us up. We ...
The grief and sadness that I feel at Matteo's loss and on behalf of his family and all who knew him has deeply affected me over the last few weeks. I still can't quite process or accept it. It all seems so senseless. And irrevocable. And unfair. In truth I really didn't know Matteo all that well. We had worked together before a few years back an...
Ricky Ortiz In celebrating his life, hopefully this video will help people understand a bit more of what kind of a person our dear friend Matteo De Cosmo was, whom succumbed to the Coronavirus on 4/21/20. "Into My Arms" is a song by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Music is performed by Ricky Ortiz and Un Carlos All drawings by Matteo De Cosmo Photos from facebook, Instagram etc...
I knew Matteo for a little while through different jobs but I got to know him on Wu Tang in Staten Island. I've never really fit it in at work or had coworkers who were my friends. Matteo and the Wu Tang art dept really changed that for me. I was new to my position and getting my bearings and Matteo always made me feel welcome and showed me the rop...
a very long time ago I might have been on a low budget reality competition tv show for graphic designers and guess what? if I was I'm still technically not allowed to say that I won it! because who knows maybe one day some network will run out of content and want to air a poorly produced reality failure show from 2010 that never aired as a lark? s...
Peter Lauer My wife’s family is from Bari and my son’s middle name is Cosimo so I had an instant affection for Matteo. What a lovely man, and what a talent. He was a breeze to collaborate with and his easy presence was a gift to be enjoyed, most particularly on a film project. I especially looked forward to scouting with Matteo, chatting about anything, exploring the possibilities of a location, just seeing him in the van had a calming effect; you knew you were in good hands. Intelligence, taste and imagination combined with dignity, kindness and good humor are the qualities that standout foremost in my thoughts of Matteo. And sangfroid. And style! My God, he had style. Thank you, Matteo. I’m grateful for knowing you. Peter
Anna Johnson Seventeen years as family. Should we measure time? No. Please...Pay respect to this one who loves depth. Speak of him always in the present tense. Let him regret nothing. Let’s sit at the same table for a lunch where the sun never sets and more Misto Frito is landing on the table and the waitress has the most beautiful arse in the world. God can pay for lunch. I share some recent photographs of the last two visits to Sydney. It was so beautiful to be together. Everything was easy. White wine and lemonade. Crushing hugs. Daddy time. Aris walking through the bush trail with her light hands. You make me laugh. You will always make me laugh. You give us strength. You will always give us strength. You loved to quote Bukowski. You used to say “Don’t Try”. The irony is, you tried. With all your heart. And you are right Matteo, people they ain’t no good! But, you continue to gather the best all around you. A glittering constellation for my dark star.
Peter Lauer
Peter Lauer
Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan Memories of Matteo Video Memorial
Having had the pleasure of being Matteo’s coworker and friend, I was truly sadden to hear of his passing. His love of art, architecture, and our similar taste in music made us instant friends when we met in 2015 on the Affair Season 2. He was a joy to work along side. His charm, wit and knowledge helped calm the chaos that can sometimes be part of...
Troy Simms Missing you brother! I’m so thankful you came over to chill with Nicole and I this past Anti- Valentine’s Day.. Couldn’t have chose a better friend to spend it with. Rest easy king ♾✨
When I first met my now husband, I was working as a PA on Are We There Yet. I had just gotten out of a relationship and there he was, entering my life when I didn’t feel ready. I was so nervous to rush into something new. I remember talking about him every day to you, Matteo, as I drove you to and from the train station. One day you turned to me ...
I wish I had been able to say yes, Matteo. R.I.P.
I treasure the time I spent collaborating with Matteo on TV shows in NYC, always striving to make the best possible visuals in every scene against the odds of time, budget and sometimes sanity. I trusted his discerning eye and his honest, warm heart. He carried himself with such grace, style and kindness. I can't believe he's gone. I miss you, Matt...
It would be great to meet the american friends of Matteo in Bari old town ! And to compare his two life's halves. What about this late sommer, what about September ?
We will never know the depth of our emotions until we let all of our relationships sink into their potential.
Only the full depth of a memory will have cosequence. Emotion! Thank you Matteo for being a part of mine which now will be free flowing for all to know!
Nicole Betancourt Photos from Anna Johnson 💜
Sempre caro mi fu quest'ermo colle, e questa siepe, che da tanta parte dell'ultimo orizzonte il guardo esclude. Ma sedendo e mirando, interminati spazi di là da quella, e sovrumani silenzi, e profondissima quiete io nel pensier mi fingo, ove per poco il cor non si spaura. E come il vento odo stormir tra queste piante, io quello infinito silenzio a ...
Giancarlo Angeloni Matteo, Michele, Giancarlo, Roberto, Pippo primi anni 90 scattata prima di una delle nostre partite di calcio a 5... Matteo e Michele abbracciati nella foto ed ora due stelle luminose in cielo 🙏❤️
Sabino Lorusso Savelletri (Br) Pasquetta 1995 ...sono gocce di memoria...e non solo!!!
If, to observe, is to change..... Matteo’s liquid brown eyes observed all and left the world changed forever. He gave back his light to the Sun.
Los 21 siempre serán un número acompañado. El 21 nací. en agosto. 79. El 21 te bautizaste. de abril. 68. El 21 de junio. los solsticios mágicos de verano. El 21 de abril. tu muerte. 20. Los números, números son, pero vienen cargados de aromas, pésames y personas, o situaciones no invitadas. Te espero al próximo 21. El de junio 2020. Hoy. Con e...
I met Matteo at my darkest moment personally and professionally. He saw something in me - a complete newcomer - that he wanted to take a chance on. He continued to take chances on me for a year, where he taught me how to be an artist in a new medium. He taught me to be proud, to be a designer, and attempted to teach me to draw as beautifully as he ...
Sabino Lorusso I ritrovamenti...quelli belli. Ciao U' Fràt!!!
Honoring Matteo's memory on the 7th month mark.
Pasan los días. Meses. Horas. Segundos. Las palabras se vuelven arena movediza. Me he acogido al silencio. Un escudo muy particular y muy mio. Retrocedí a un cierto anonimato. Pronto espero salir. Quiero doler(te) pero la vida sencillamente continua. Te extraño. Todos los días. Quiero poder arreglar todas las cosas inconclusas (pero no puedo)....
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