Key Takeaways
- Matt Arco passed away at the untimely age of 39, leaving behind his longtime husband, Michael Karam, and his whole family.
- He worked as a political reporter for over a decade and was popular for his work as NJ Advance Media’s reporter.
Matthew ‘Matt’ Arco, a renowned and longtime political journalist for NJ Advance Media, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at an untimely age of 39.
According to reports, the New Jersey resident and veteran reporter, Matt Arco, passed away suddenly due to natural causes.
Matt Arco served as a political reporter for over a decade.
He began his media career covering local government at the Roswell Daily Record in New Mexico and the Portland Daily Sun in Maine.
Moreover, he began his journalism career in New Jersey in 2012, reporting for PolitickerNJ.
He was technically the first reporter hired by NJ Advance Media, a company that provides content to NJ.com and The Star-Ledger since 2014 until his recent passing.
Matt Arco won the hearts of millions with his amazing reporting skills. Most recently, he wrote about national politics for NJ Advance Media, including Trump’s latest presidential campaign and his return to the White House.
Moreover, the untimely demise of Matt Arco has left a profound void in the lives of his longtime husband, friends, and loved ones.
Many of his loved ones are paying tribute to the late Matt Arco and extending their heartfelt condolences to his longtime husband and family during this difficult time.
Despite his untimely passing, Matt Arco’s legacy in the media field and the New Jersey community will always remain in the hearts of his loved ones.
Heartfelt Condolences To Matt Arco’s Husband And Family During This Time Of Mourning
The late political reporter, Matt Arco, leaves behind his longtime husband, Michael Karam.
Although Michael Karam hasn’t released any statement regarding the untimely death of Matt Arco, he loved his husband immensely, and the couple were together for nearly a decade.
Talking about Michael Karam, he was born to father Richard and mother Marlene Karam in Waverly.
Moreover, Michael Karam has three siblings, including brothers Richard Karam and Dr. Joseph Karam, and a sister, Khira Karam Young.
The late Matt Arco and his husband, Michael Karam, were also proud uncles of several nieces and nephews.
Very little information about Michael’s professional life is available, as he prefers to maintain a low profile and is not active on social media.
In addition to his husband, left to cherish the life of late Matt Arco are his brother Christopher Arco, sister Tara Van Der Hay, paternal uncle Lee Arco, paternal aunt Lynn DelVecchio, maternal uncles Edward and Joseph Hear, and the whole family.
He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mary Ann Arco, and father, Guy Arco.
Moreover, his father Guy Arco, born on January 24, 1952, in New York, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on April 22, 202,2, at the age of 70.
Similarly, his mother, Mary Ann, born on December 13, 1948, in Philadelphia, passed away on May 15, 202,3, at the age of 74.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- The late Matt Arco grew up in Rockland County, New York, and graduated from the University at Albany, State University of New York, in 2009.
- His family has yet to provide details about his funeral and memorial services.
