Matthew C. Link

Matthew C. Link, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on July 8, 2024 at the age of 80.

Matthew, fondly known as Matt, was born in New York City to Cornelius and Ruthmarie Link. He was a talented athlete who loved playing sports. At a young age he excelled in basketball playing for NYC powerhouses Archbishop Molloy High School and Manhattan College. He later developed a passion for playing competitive softball where he spent decades traveling the country playing for nationally ranked teams and winning many championships and several “World Series” titles. 

Beyond his athletic achievements, he received a Bachelors Degree from Manhattan College and later a Masters Degree from Georgia State University. He proudly worked for over 31 years in Law Enforcement and retired in 2006 as a Lieutenant in the DeKalb County Police Department in Georgia.

Matt is survived by his wife Guifang Xiao “Lucy” and his in-law family Yucheng Xiao, Ping (Yunyu Qin) Xiao, Qinchao (Xia Li) Xiao and Hanjun Shen. He is also survived by his son Matt (Amy) Link, grandchildren Suzann and Olivia, sister Ruthanne, brother Neil (Laura) along with many Link family nieces/nephews and grand nieces/nephews. He is predeceased by loving family members that include his parents and mother-in-law, daughter Suzanne, brother Dave, and brother-in-law Joe.

A celebration of life will be held on a future date at a time/place to be determined.