Jersey City Residents Mourn Loss Of Artist Matthew Caputo

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City artists are mourning the unexpected passing of one of their own this week.

Low Fidelity Bar in Jersey City Heights posted on Sunday, "It pains us to announce the unexpected loss of beloved local artist and friend to all Matthew Caputo, whose sudden departure has left our community in shock and mourning. His talent and warm spirit touched the lives of many."

They wrote, "More so than his talent, his unique sense of humor, generosity, and childlike joy truly defined him. While his absence leaves a tremendous hole in a city he made more colorful, his imprint on it and the people he touched will allow his memory to live on forever.

"While the cause of his untimely passing is not known at this time, he had been struggling to recover from his most recent bout with Covid."

On social media, Caputo — who was in his late thirties — referred to himself as "Illustrator/friend of animals/left handed person." He posted photos of dogs and his art.

He was the creative director for CultureFly, which produces pop culture apparel and accessories. Independently, he said that he would soon be selling some of his Sopranos art (seen here.)

In spring, he posted about seeing the Yankees with his parents.

His obituary said, "He lived in Monroe Township for most of his life. Anyone who knew Matt knows of his extraordinary artistic abilities and his creative mind. His whimsical drawings were immediately recognizable as Matt Cap's work. While attending F.I.T. in Manhattan, he became a resident of Jersey City and part of the art community for 15 plus years...he was lucky enough to hold his dream job of creating collectibles of so many of the toys he loved as a boy.

"He was a lifelong New York sports fan and enjoyed watching and attending Yankee games with his Dad and Mom, and his many, many friends! When you become friends with Matt, he was your friend for life."

Services will be held this Thursday at the Brunswick Memorial Home, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Services will be 2-6, with a funeral service at 5:30.

Low fidelity noted, "Family and friends kindly request privacy and patience as they grieve this profound loss. Thank you, and take care of each other."