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James Matarazzo Obituary
Born in Schenectady on August 7, 1946, Jim was the son of Stephen and Filomena (Barone) Matarazzo. He is survived by his loving wife Kelly (O'Leary) Matarazzo, sister Anne (David) Stopera, brother John (Evelyn) Matarazzo, several nieces and nephews, and pre-deceased by brothers Alan and Paul.
Jim was a graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School and Murray State University. He also served in the United States Air National Guard.
Known as " Matty" to his close friends, Jim retired from his job as Controller for Bellevue Builders in 1997 and moved to the Las Vegas area shortly after to enjoy the milder weather and an occasional game of poker. He met his wife Kelly there in 2005 and they married on May 9, 2009. Jim and Kelly spent the last eighteen years of his life together traveling, and loving their pet dogs.
Friends and relatives will be invited to a memorial service and reception in Schenectady at a later date.
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Bob mangino
January 16, 2025
Couldn´t ask for a better friend.
Nick Barber
January 20, 2023
Although I went to Mont Pleasant High School, I knew Jim ( "Maddy") since the late 60's.
We both served in the 109th, NY Air National Guard together. He was a valued at Bellevue Builders, working for Joe Lucarelli. A great guy, with an engaging personality. My deepest sympathies to Kelly and his family.
Mike Murray
January 19, 2023
My sincere condolences to Jimmy's family. I knew him in high school and again many years later when we were both in the single years of our lives. He was a fun loving guy with many friends,
Josephine Barone
January 18, 2023
Kelly, Annie and John please accept my deepest condolences. Danny and I had spent some wonderful times with Jimmy and Kelly both in Vegas and Florida. I am thankful for all those wonderful memories. Jimmy was definitely one of a kind and he will be missed. Love you Jimmy. RIP and tell Danny I love him
Bob mangino
January 18, 2023
I couldn´t ask for a better friend than Jimmy was to me. I will miss you old buddy so until we meet again, may you rest in peace.
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