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James Mattoni Obituary
April 29, 1963 - March 12, 2021
Jim Mattoni, 57, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 12th, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on April 29, 1963 to Peter and Marilyn (Brooks) Mattoni. He graduated from Maumee High School in 1981 where he participated in the marching band and choir. He was a hardworking man with a superior work ethic. He worked as a maintenance foreman at The Toledo Blade for 28 years, and then moved on to pursue a career at Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls, for the last 7 years. He enjoyed attending Cedar Creek Church, and his faith remained strong throughout his one and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was married to the love of his life, Renee (Strabley) Mattoni, for 33 years. Together they raised three wonderful sons, Joshua, Justin, and Jacob. Jim was also a proud grandfather to Gabriella and Joshua Jr. He enjoyed spoiling his Keeshond companion, Maple. Traveling with his family was a passion, especially trips to Sanibel, Disney, Fort Myers and Cancun. He loved watching Jeopardy and guessing the questions along with his sons, turning it into a contest which he always won. When they were rather young, Jim delighted in introducing his sons to the works of Monty Python and Mel Brooks, much to Renee's dismay. He had a love for food and was a fantastic cook. Jim was also an avid music lover, a vinyl collector, enjoyed playing the keyboard, and found peace listening to the albums of his youth. Jim will be remembered for his great sense of humor, that was both witty and full of puns. He could light up a room and put a smile on anyone's face with his humor.
Jim is survived by his wife, Renee Mattoni; children, Joshua Mattoni, Justin (Grace) Mattoni, Jacob (Kendall) Mattoni; grandchildren, Gabriella and Joshua Jr.; and parents, Peter and Marilyn Mattoni.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Peinert-Dunn Funeral Home, 7220 Dutch Rd, Waterville, OH. Jim's funeral services will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Creek Church, 29129 Lime City Rd, Perrysburg, OH.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers to consider a donation in Jim's memory to the AKC Canine Health Foundation or Southern Care Hospice. To leave an online memory please visit www.dunnfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Anthony b Smeltzer
March 18, 2021
Worked with Jim and Pete 20 plus years May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Tony
Anthony b Smeltzer
March 18, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
larry and Bonita geis
March 14, 2021
We knew Jim for a very long time. We are so saddened by his passing. Our heart goes out to the family.
Stan Link
March 14, 2021
Meeting Jim in the 4th grade when we were 9 years old, he wasn’t just a friend…instead he defined the word “friendship” itself for me and any friendships to follow. Riding our bikes, fixing lawnmowers, playing games, endless hours of listening to music: it would be impossible to list everything the years brought because every friendship is a world unto itself. I was fortunate to be among those for whom Jim created such a wonderful world. People simply in whose company we grow and flourish, and who improve us not by what they do but just by their very being, are the saints who walk the earth. Jim died with me still owing him at least one more “Thank you, Jim.” That debt will be an unending joy to carry. Jim’s friendship was music I will listen to for the rest of my life. “….it is not dying…it is not dying…it is shining….”
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