Matthew J. Shove, 26, of Pittsfield passed away at home on Wednesday March 22, 2017. Born in Pittsfield on September 21, 1990, the son of Kristin R. Silverman. Matthew was educated in local schools and was a 2009 graduate of Pittsfield High School.
For the past 4 years Matthew was employed as a line cook at Mazcots Sports Bar & Grill. Matthew loved baseball, cooking and especially his family. He was a pitcher for the Pittsfield High Generals Baseball Team, a member of the 2005 Pittsfield Babe Ruth World Series Team, and starting pitcher for the Tyler Aces American Legion Baseball Team. Matthew is survived by his mother; Kristin Silverman and his step-father Lee of Pittsfield, his brother; Steven M. Silverman of Pittsfield, his grandparents; Edmund and Barbara Germann of Pittsfield and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Funeral Services – Funeral services for Matthew J. Shove who died March 22, 2017 will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017 with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 a.m., at St. Charles Church celebrated by Rev. Peter A. Gregory, Pastor. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to The Pittsfield Babe Ruth League in care of the DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 BRADFORD ST., Pittsfield which is handling arrangements.