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JERRY DELLA MATTIA Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Norman Della Mattia on April 21, 2025, two days before his 94th Birthday. Born in Toronto on April 23, 1931, he later moved to Fort William, working alongside his father at T. Zanette Ltd as he learned the tile, terrazzo and marble trade. After working there for 33 years he then worked for the City of Thunder Bay in the Parks and Rec Department until his retirement. One of his favorite pastimes was hunting with his kids. He also enjoyed playing cribbage as well as a yearly boxing day hockey game with his buddies. He met Lillian Bordeniuk at the YMCA where they were both members of a tumbling group called The Dominos. They later married on November 21, 1953. Jerry was an active member of St. Elizabeth's Church. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; children: Judy (Claudio) Caratti, Fred (Joanne), Joe (Jamie), and Karen; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Rico and Ida Della Mattia; and his sister, brother-in-law and nephew (Angie, Joe and Louis Buset). As per Jerry's wishes, a private interment will take place at a later date.
To know him was to love him. Rest in Peace.
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Memories and Condolences
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16 Entries
Katrina, Melanie and Kim Buset
May 4, 2025
Aunt Lillian and Family, So very sorry to hear about Uncle Jerry. May he rest in peace.
Andrea / Rodney Junkala
May 2, 2025
Sending Lillian and the family our deepest condolences. I was so happy to see you both of you in church on Palm Sunday. We talked about the golden years and you both laughed. May Jerry rest now in the arms of his creator.
Donna Dychko
May 1, 2025
I am saddened to Learn Of Jerry Della Mattia's Passing. I would like to Express My Condolences and Deepest Sympathy To The Family Friends and Colleagues at this Very Sad and Difficult Time. Heaven has definitely gained another Angel and Beautiful Soul. In Time May Your Hearts Heal Remembering Beautiful Moments and Wonderful Memories! RIP
mike
April 29, 2025
Fred and family so sorry for your loss
Debra Galbraith
April 28, 2025
One of the sweetest man I ever met. I worked for zellers and when he and his wife were in the store they always stopped to chat. Their bright smiles and our little chats always brightened my day. May he fly on gentle angel wings Goodbye friend
SYLVIA SKREPICHUK
April 28, 2025
Condolences to the family of Jerry Della Mattia. I would see him at St. Elizabeth's Church when I was in the city. I will miss his warm greeting and lovely smile. May you be comforted by the love of family and friends, warm memories of Jerry and the love of God. In sympathy.
Charlene and Tony Armenti
April 28, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss, our sincere condolences go to Lillian and your family. He was a good man who always made us laugh. We will definitely miss his smiling face at church.
Paul Fayrick
April 27, 2025
I was very sad to hear of Jerry's passing and offer my sincere condolences. I had just seen him shopping at Walmart and as usual was greeted with a big smile. Originally I knew him only as Judy and Fred's dad but later I came to know him as an incredibly skilled workman in the Parks Division. If there was any kind of masonry or concrete related repair work to be done Jerry was the guy who could do it right and make it to last. He learned his trade well. Most importantly, he had a great attitude that showed in his work, family and his love of life. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Cindy Cockell
April 27, 2025
HI Karen. My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Condolences to your family too. Your dad was a nice guy. I'm sure you'll miss him.
Terry Flynn
April 27, 2025
Karen...my sincere condolences to you and your family. Your dad was a kind man, full of joy..
Nancy & Laurie Hoard
April 26, 2025
Joanne -- So sorry to hear of your Dear Father-in-law's passing one of the nicest customer's I had when I worked always so warm & kind, He had a good long life may he R.I.P. condolences to you & your Family.
Nancy & Laurie Hoard
April 26, 2025
Lillian -- So very sorry to read of Jerry's passing, you & your Husband were the dearest & nicest customers any one could ask for when I worked for Zeller's You stopped every day & said Hello when you finished walking the Mall & that just maid my day, & yes I still have your dryer still works great lol My thought's & deepest sympathy go out to you & your Family at this very sad time.
Jennie Hartviksen
April 26, 2025
Dear Lil and family. So sorry for your loss. So many fine memories between my aunt Dorothy´s home and your home where we would all visit. Great years
Hugs to all
Cindy lotysz
April 26, 2025
So very sorry to read of the loss of your sweet FATHER, what a full life.
Treasure your memories.
Sincerely Cindy (Beck) Lotysz
Mesa, AZ
Terry Daniels
April 26, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My sincerest condolences to you Mat and your entire family, I know how close you were to your grandfather, remember the good times and enjoy the time you had together. Terry
Donna Grau
April 26, 2025
We are sorry for your loss. Frank and Donna Grau
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