On January 14, 2011 Matthew Solomon Mezza inexplicably took steps to end his life and passed away the next morning. He was only 14 years old. Matthew enjoyed math, science, creative writing and drawing. He played many sports and two months before his death he made the Santa Monica High Baseball team and was drafted as a pitcher.
He was active at his synagogue Youth Group and on Sundays he volunteered as a teaching assistant at the religious school.
Matthew’s suicide came as a complete shock to his family, friends and teachers. He loved hanging out with his family and he maintained friendships that spanned from preschool and kindergarten all the way to high school. Matthew exhibited all of the most treasured human qualities and was recognized and admired for his kindness, generosity of spirit, eternal optimism and his passion for working to make the world a better place. The Matthew
Mezza Memorial Fund was created by his family to support Teen Line’s outreach programs in his memory.
Donations received: $274,377.99
Raised by 1061 Donors
Donations:
Nina Lieberman and Ralph Zarefsky
July 5, 2026
Peter Mezza and Ellie Schneir
July 1, 2026
Marilyn Silverman
June 29, 2026
Robin Armstrong-Irving
June 22, 2026
Karl Fenske
June 17, 2026
Randall Maycock
June 15, 2026
James Bernstein and Abby Kesden
June 9, 2026
David Carleton
June 1, 2026
Hallie Rosen
May 30, 2026
Karl Fenske
May 17, 2026
Arlene Schneir and Steven Barlam
May 11, 2026
Gary and Ileese Schneir
May 6, 2026
Peter Mezza & Ellie Schneir
April 29, 2026
Karl Fenske
April 17, 2026
Karl Fenske
March 17, 2026
Anne Thelma Geffner
March 4, 2026
Lisa Rozzano Lyga
March 3, 2026
Karl Fenske
February 17, 2026
Lisa Rozzano Lyga
February 5, 2026
Lyn Morris
February 3, 2026
Jill and Dick Henkel
January 23, 2026
Karl Fenske
January 17, 2026
Julie Taren
January 17, 2026
In memory of Matthew Mezza-Memorial Fund
Leslie Parker
January 9, 2026
Keeping Matthew’s smile in my heart.
Lynn Brewer
January 3, 2026
Always happy to support this important resource in memory of Matthew.
Gary and Illese Schneir
January 2, 2026
Lisa Rozzano Lyga
January 2, 2026
Marilyn Silverman
December 31, 2025
Susan Pasternak and Larry Picus
December 31, 2025
Janet and Avi Fattal
December 30, 2025
Michelle Rotberg
December 30, 2025
Thinking of you guys. Hope all is well.
Joan Croker
December 29, 2025
Lisa and Kyle Moss
December 29, 2025
Rena Orenstein
December 29, 2025
Jordan and Susan Trachtenberg
December 29, 2025
Marilyn Wiener
December 29, 2025
Irit Raz-McBride
December 29, 2025
Susan and Harold Fetterman
December 29, 2025
Laurie Lieberman and Christopher Harding
December 29, 2025
Dori Kenneally
December 29, 2025
Christine M. Thomas
December 29, 2025
Susan J. Rabinovitz
December 29, 2025
Peter & Ellie, In loving memory of your beautiful boy. Susan & Curren
Humberto Benitez
December 28, 2025
Ellie and Peter, It is such an honor to support Teen Line in honor of Matthew. Matthew is always in our prayers.
Donna Young
December 28, 2025
Ronna Joseph
December 28, 2025
Eve and Christopher Sheedy
December 27, 2025
Jane Barlam
December 26, 2025
We love you -Jane and Bob
Debra Lauterbach and Paul Abrams
December 26, 2025
Martin Vogel
December 26, 2025
Laurie Aronoff
December 25, 2025
David Saling and Carrie Honigblum
December 23, 2025
Jean and Brian McGrew
December 23, 2025
Joy Picus
December 22, 2025
Alan and Judy Stocker
December 21, 2025
Jerry and Judy Zevin
December 21, 2025
Ellie, Judy and I are thinking about you, Matthew, and your entire family. We hope you are well and send our love. Jerry
Alan Eisner
December 20, 2025
Ellie we love you…
Karl Fenske
December 20, 2025
David Sackman
December 20, 2025
Meri and Jonah Weingarten
December 20, 2025
Barbara Turner
December 20, 2025
Lori Susan Chudacoff
December 20, 2025
Caren Rovics
December 18, 2025
Neil Comess-Daniels
December 18, 2025
Laura Park
December 17, 2025
Alan Friedenberg
December 17, 2025
Karl Fenske
December 17, 2025
Nancy Chand
December 17, 2025
Karen Schetina
December 15, 2025
Peter Mezza and Ellie Schneir
December 14, 2025
Neil Comess-Daniels
December 11, 2025
Karl Fenske
December 9, 2025
Judith Meister and Paul Silvern
December 3, 2025
Tabitha Fronk
December 2, 2025
In memory of Matthew. Much love, Tab
Natalie Topel
December 2, 2025
Gary and Ileese Schneir
December 2, 2025
Karl Fenske
November 17, 2025
Dori Kenneally
November 12, 2025
Rita Schneir
November 8, 2025
Karl Fenske
October 17, 2025
Martin Gilens and Janet Felton
October 4, 2025
Deborah and Warren Blum
September 25, 2025
Peter Mezza and Ellie Schneir
September 23, 2025
Karl Fenske
September 17, 2025
Laurie Topel Brumfield
September 17, 2025
Peter Mezza and Ellie Schneir
September 12, 2025
Nina Lieberman and Ralph Zarefsky
September 6, 2025
Janet and Avi Fattal
September 6, 2025
Felicia Mizrahi
September 5, 2025
David Carleton
September 5, 2025
Mindi Vogel
September 4, 2025
Carrie and Mitch Jacoves
September 3, 2025
Liz Gertz
September 2, 2025
Janet Walker
September 2, 2025
Julie Taren
September 2, 2025
Ellen Moss-Brown
September 2, 2025
Randall Maycock
September 2, 2025
Todd and Doreen Gelfand
September 2, 2025
Robin Armstrong-Irving
September 2, 2025
Rita Schneir
September 1, 2025
Peter Mezza and Ellie Schneir
August 28, 2025
Susan J. Rabinovitz
August 27, 2025
Gary and Ileese Schneir
August 26, 2025
Kendra Leah Carman
August 22, 2025
Michael Audisio
August 21, 2025
Dori Friedman
August 20, 2025
Arlene Schneir and Steven Barlam
August 20, 2025
To support Teen Line in memory of Matthew Mezza
Iris J. Takashima
August 19, 2025
Karl Fenske
August 17, 2025
Leslie Parker
August 17, 2025
Debra Werbel
August 15, 2025
David Sackman
August 14, 2025
Ronna Joseph
August 14, 2025
Rita Schneir
August 14, 2025
Ann Marie Braco
August 13, 2025
Diane Offenberg Rose
August 13, 2025
Hallie Rosen
August 13, 2025
Lori Susan Chudacoff
August 13, 2025
Tamar Toister
August 13, 2025
Jordan and Susan Trachtenberg
August 13, 2025
Linda Lebovitz
August 13, 2025
Diana and Jim Brueggemann
August 13, 2025
Marilyn Ann Fadale
August 13, 2025
Nicole Wong-Chong
August 13, 2025
Eve and Christopher Sheedy
August 13, 2025
John Heilman
August 13, 2025
Caren Rovics
August 13, 2025
Joan Croker
August 1, 2025
Peter Mezza & Ellie Schneir
July 25, 2025
David Carleton
July 21, 2025
Peter Mezza & Ellie Schneir
July 20, 2025
Dana and Gary Wexler
July 8, 2025
Nina Lieberman
July 7, 2025
Happy Birthday! To good health and joy, Love Nina
Humberto Benitez
July 5, 2025
Karl Fenske
June 17, 2025
Mindi Vogel
June 11, 2025
Nina Lieberman and Ralph Zarefsky
May 31, 2025
In loving memory of Matthew and his goodness. – Julie & Gilead, Nina & Ralph
David Carleton
May 30, 2025
Rena Orenstein
May 29, 2025
Love you!
Robyn Silberstein
May 28, 2025
Karl Fenske
May 17, 2025
Peter and Ellie Schneir
May 12, 2025
Gary and Illese Schneir
May 7, 2025
Maryellen Mulcahy
May 10, 2025
Martin Vogel
May 5, 2025
With love from Marty and Char
Joy Picus
April 30, 2025
Thinking of you. – Joy
Suzanne and Ken Epsteiun
April 26, 2025
Anonymous
April 25, 2025
Jill Henkel
April 20, 2025
Lyndsay Hutchison
April 18, 2025
Thinking of you and sending our deepest condolences to you and your family as you honor your father’s life. We are here if you need anything. Respectfully, Dawn, Lyndsay & Matt
Jamey Cohen
April 17, 2025
With love and condolences from John and Jamey
Margy Rosenbluth
April 17, 2025
My sincere condolences for your loss. Grateful to have had Gerry in our lives for so many years. Love, Margy Rosenbluth
Mindi Vogel
April 16, 2025
Claudia Borzutzky
April 16, 2025
Dear Arlene and family — this donation is in Matthew’s memory, and also in honor of your father’s memory. Love, your DAYAM family ❤️
Marcia Greenberg
April 15, 2025
Nina Lieberman and Ralph Zarefsky
April 15, 2025
With love, Ralph and Nina
John Heilman
April 13, 2025
Anonymous
April 13, 2025
Our deepest condolences 💐
Arlene Schneir and Steven Barlam
April 8, 2025
Maryellen Mulcahy
March 14, 2025
Donna Derfler
Februrary 7, 2025
Laura Park
January 29, 2025
Diane Theis
January 29, 2025
Maryellen Mulcahy
January 19, 2025
I think of Matthew every time I see these beautiful light boxes.
Karl Fenske
January 17, 2025
Marsha Zvonkin and Pavel Sterba
January 15, 2025
For Matthew Kindness Day
David P. Carleton
January 15, 2025
Gary and Ileese Schneir
January 9, 2025
Emily Edelman
January 9, 2025
Peter Mezza and Ellie Schneir
January 3, 2025
Susan Pasternak and Larry Picus
January 3, 2025
Martin Vogel
January 3, 2025
Alan and Judy Stocker
January 3, 2025
Laurie Aronoff
December 31, 2024
Lisa and Kyle Moss
December 31, 2024
In memory of our dear neighbor Matthew Mezza and in loving support of his parents Peter and Ellie.
Fern Avidon Safier
December 30, 2024
Julie Taren
December 30, 2024
Lynn Brewer
December 30, 2024
Joan Croker
December 30, 2024
Sherry Gold
December 30, 2024
Janet and Avi Fattal
December 30, 2024
Carol J. Baker
December 27, 2024
Dori Friedman
December 27, 2024
Bonnie and Norm Kurnick
Decemnber 26, 2024
Gary and Ileese Schneir
December 26, 2024
Michelle Rotberg
December 26, 2024
Happy Holidays to you guys! I’ll pass your regards on to Daniel. Love, Michelle
Arlene Schneir and Steven Barlam
December 21, 2024
For Matthew and the lanterns
Humberto Benitez
December 21, 2024
Matthew is always in our prayers. Bless you Ellie and Peter for everything you do.
Jean and Brian McGrew
December 19, 2025
Irit Raz-McBride
December 19, 2024
Meri and Jonah Weingarten
December 19, 2024
Donna Young
December 18, 2024
Celia Benitez-Balderrama
December 18, 2024
Matthew’ s memory is making a difference.
Ronna Joseph
December 17, 2024
Suzanne Epstein
December 17, 2024
Diane Offenberg Rose
December 17, 2024
Ellie – For all you are and all you do
Karl Fenske
December 16, 2024
My Best to Peter and Ellie
David Saling and Carrie Honigblum
December 16, 2024
Hi Peter and Ellie, Happy to help! -David & Carrie
John Brock and Jennifer Friedman
December 16, 2024
Karen Schetina
December 16, 2024
Natalie Topel
December 15, 2024
Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels
December 14, 2024
Love you. Happy Chanukah!
Laurie Lieberman and Christopher Harding
December 14, 2024
This is in honor of Matthew Mezza whose life ended way too soon.
Judith Meister and Paul Silvern
December 9, 2024
Karl Fenske
December 9, 2024
Christine M. Thomas
December 3, 2024
Matthew will always be in our hearts and minds. XO Chris & Doug
Arlene Schneir and Steven Barlam
November 9, 2024
Making our annual donation to Teen Line. Love you. Arlene and Steve
Candace Cooper
September 26, 2024
Janet and Avi Fattal
September 25, 2024
Peter Mezza and Ellie Schneir
September 24, 2024
Michael Kraut and Dan McCarthy
September 23, 2024
Sasha and Alexandra Wiener
September 22, 2024
Christine M. Thomas
September 22, 2024
Iris J. Takashima
September 13, 2024
Eve and Christopher Sheedy
September 6, 2024
Todd and Doreen Gelfand
August 27, 2024
Susan J. Rabinovitz
August 25, 2024
Michael Purcell
August 24, 2024
Rena Orenstein
August 24, 2024
Jan Datomi
August 24, 2024
Robin Armstrong-Irving
August 24, 2024
Nina Lieberman
August 18, 2024
Jill Janotta
August 11, 2024
Carrie and Mitch Jacoves
August 7, 2024
Gary Schneir
August 5, 2024
Joan Croker
August 1, 2024
Laurie Topel Brumfield
July 31, 2024
Lori Susan Chudacoff
July 31, 2024
Kendra Leah Carman
July 28, 2024
Jordan Trachtenberg
July 25, 2024
Cynthia Lapporte
July 25, 2024
Mindi Vogel
July 24, 2024
Rita Schneir
July 23, 2024
Ann Marie Braco
July 23, 2024
Joe Pertel
July 23, 2024
Nicole Wong-Chong
July 23, 2024
Diana and Jim Brueggemann
July 23, 2024
Marc Lewinstein
July 23, 2024
Karen Dreyfuss
July 22, 2024
John Heilman
July 22, 2024
Linda Lebovitz
July 22, 2024
Tamar Toister
July 22, 2024
May his memory be a blessing.
Diane Ballen
July 21, 2024
Dori Friedman
July 19, 2024
Thank you Ellie and Peter Schneir for all you do for Teen Line.
Michelle Rothberg
June 10, 2024
Nine Lieberman
June 9, 2024
With love, Nina
Deborah Maddis
May 31, 2024
Randall Maycock
May 31, 2024
Thinking of you all today with love, KR+I
Susan J. Rabinovitz
May 31, 2024
In loving memory of Matthew. – Susan Rabinovitz and Curren Warf
Diane Offenberg Rose
May 29, 2024
With love and total admiration for Ellie.
Nancy Chand
May 29, 2024
Jean and Brian McGrew
May 29, 2024
Nancy Eichelberger
May 29, 2024
“Death ends a life, not a relationship.” – Mitch Albom
Robin Armstrong-Irving
May 24, 2024
Forever in my heart
Ann Marie Braco
May 9, 2024
Dori Friedman
February 20, 2024
Thank you, Ellie. I love you.
Gary and Ilese Schneir
February 8, 2024
Nancy Laemmle
February 7, 2024
I love you, Ellie.
Alan and Judy Stocker
January 22, 2024
He is missed…
Dana Bissing & Terry Towery
January 11, 2024
Ellie – we hope you’ll always feel our love and support. Danna Bissing & Terri Towery
Robin Armstrong Irving
January 6, 2024
Matthew is always in my heart❤️
Leslie Parker
January 4, 2024
Love, Leslie
Mindi Vogel
January 3, 2024
Gary and Ileese Schneir
January 3, 2024
James Bernstein
December 31, 2023
Laurie Aronoff
December 31, 2023
Julie Taren
December 30, 2023
Barbara Stinchfield
December 30, 2023
Humberto Benitez
December 30, 2023
Christine and Doug Thomas
December 29, 2023
Matthew will never be forgotten❤️Love, Chris & Doug
Joan Croker
December 28, 2023
Hope you and the family are well. Love, Michelle
Michelle Rotberg
December 27, 2023
Barbara Turner
December 26, 2023
Brian and Jean McGrew
December 23, 2023
Peter Mezza and Ellie Schneir
December 22, 2023
Jody and I are grateful for your work for the hotline. Love, Mike
Michael Comins
December 21, 2023
David Saling and Carrie Honigblum
December 19, 2023
Judith Meister and Paul Silvern
December 19, 2023
Natalie and Doug Stanger
December 19, 2023
Eve and Christopher Sheedy
December 18, 2023
“Thank you, what a wonderful way to honor your son.
Renee Feiger
December 17, 2023
In loving memory of Matthew Mezza
Meri and Jonah Weingarten
December 16, 2023
David Carleton
December 15, 2023
Linda Lebovitz
December 15, 2023
Thinking of Matt always.
Arlene Schneir
December 14, 2023
Karen Nash
December 12, 2023
Kim Nishita
December 12, 2023
Pamela and Larry Cedar
December 11, 2023
Alan and Judy Stocker
December 11, 2023
John Brock
December 9, 2023
Natalie Topel
December 7, 2023
Linda Lebovitz
November 15, 2023
Laurie Brumfield
October 21, 2023
Marilyn Silverman
October 10, 2023
Debra Lauterbach
October 6, 2023
Laurie Harris
October 1, 2023
Linda Lebovitz
September 15, 2023
Sherry Gold
September 11, 2023
Peter Mezza and Ellie Schneir
August 18, 2023
Linda Lebovitz
August 15, 2023
Linda Lebovitz
July 15, 2023
Linda Lebovitz
June 15, 2023
Felicia Mizrahi
June 3, 2023
To the best and most loving mother I know and in memory of her beautiful son Matthew Mezza.
Joan Croaker
June 2, 2023
Iris Takashima
June 1, 2023
In Memory Of Your Sweet Boy
Deborah Lauterbach
June 1, 2023
Elijah Lax
May 31, 2023
Rita Raygosa
May 31, 2023
Following Matthew’s Example To Engage In Acts Of Loving Kindness!
Laura Brumfield
May 31, 2023
In Memory Of Your Kind and Beautiful Boy
Susan Rabinovitz and Curren Warf
May 31, 2023
This Is In Honor Of Matthew Mezza.
Jane McCord
May 31, 2023
In Honor Of Matthew, May His Memory Be A Blessing
James Bernstein
May 30, 2023
Stephanie Bronson
May 30, 2023
Matthew Mezza
Dori Kenneally
May 30, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Karen Barton-Maycock
May 30, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Lorelai Kude
May 30, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Ellie Schnier
May 28, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Dori Friedman
May 26, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Linda Lebovitz
May 15, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Rita Schneir
May 12, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Gerald Bayete
May 11, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Diane Ballen
April 18, 2023
In Loving Memory Of Matthew
Linda Lebovitz
April 15, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Linda Lebovitz
March 15, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Nina Lieberman
March 12, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Deborah Maddis
March 7, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Linda Lebovitz
February 15, 2023
In Memory of Matthew Mezza
Robin Bernstein
February 1, 2023
In Loving Memory of Matthew
Dori Friedman
February 1, 2023
In Loving Memory of Matthew Mezza
Gary Schneir
January 31, 2023
Linda Lebovitz
January 15, 2023
Robin Lev
January 15, 2023
Leslie Cusack
January 10, 2023
Alan and Judy Stocker
January 3, 2023
Anne Thelma Geffner
January 3, 2023
Judith Meister
January 3, 2023
Julie Taren
December 31, 2022
Humberto Benitez
December 30, 2022
Michelle Rotberg
December 30, 2022
Rita and Jerry Schneir
December 26, 2022
Linda Lebovitz
December 15, 2022
Natalie Topel
December 15, 2022
Joan Croke
December 8, 2022
Sherry Gold
November 29, 2022
Jerry Zevin
October 8, 2022
Aparna Voleti
September 20, 2022
Nina Lieberman
July 17, 2022
Pamela and Larry Cedar
June 29, 2022
Karen Schetina
June 23, 2022
Remembering Matthew
Beverly Zalkind
June 3, 2022
Anne Thelma Geffner
June 2, 2022
Marsha Zvonkin
May 31, 2022
Debbie Lauterbach and Paul Abrams
May 31, 2022
In Memory Of Your Kind, Brilliant, Hilarious Boy Who Tried To Repair the World.
Susan Rabinovitz and Curren Warf
May 31, 2022
We wish we had a chance to meet you. We have heard many wonderful things about you and know your spirit shines bright today and always.
Deborah Blum
May 31, 2022
In Memory Of Your Beautiful Son
James Bernstein
May 31, 2022
Gary and Ileese Schneir
May 31, 2022
Larry and Roberta Zalkind
May 30, 2022
May Matthew’s memory be a blessing
Tamar Toister
May 30, 2022








