| Matthew Sollena | |
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| Name: | Matthew "Matty" Sollena |
| Born: | February 23, 1960 |
| Birth Hometown: | Brooklyn, New York |
| Died: | July 19, 2019 |
| Place of death: | Staten Island, New York |
| Occupation: | Teamster Truck driver |
Matthew "Matty" Sollena (b. February 23, 1960 - July 19, 2019) was a trucker from Staten Island, N.Y.
Early life[]
Matty was born in Brooklyn and raised in Bensonhurst. He worked for 33 years as a Teamster as a Truck Driver. Matty was a Steelers, Mets and Rangers fan, who also enjoyed boxing. Most of all he was a family man who loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In September 18, 2006, he went on the NBC hit show Deal or No Deal, picked case #23 and won $675,000. It held the $3,000,000 top prize.
Death[]
He passed away at home, surrounded by his family.
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