Matthew Charles Hertgen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Matthew Charles Hertgen of Princeton, New Jersey, born in Long Branch, New Jersey, who passed away on May 8, 2026 at the age of 32. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew Charles Hertgen to pay them a last tribute.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Matthew's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He is survived by: his parents, David Smith and Debra Ann Hertgen (Fallon); his brother David Scott Hertgen; and his grandparents, Charles and June Fallon.
Please consider donations to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness of Mercer County, NJ -- https://namimercer.org) or flowers may be sent to Mather-Hodge Funeral Home at 40 Vandeventer Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542.
