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JAMES WRIGHT MATTESON

1951 - 2019

BORN

1951

DIED

2019

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Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home - Alma

531 N State St.

Alma, Michigan

JAMES MATTESON Obituary

James Wright Matteson of Detroit MI, passed away unexpectedly of asphyxiation, the result of accidental choking, on June 8, 2019. His parents, Floyd E. and Maria Angelina Ortega Matteson, predeceased him. Surviving are his sister, Margie (Ed) Chepulis of Riverdale, MI; brother, Floyd (Cheri) of Jenison, MI; Sister, Jeanetta Bertrand, Fresno, CA., nieces, Kellie (Dikran) Ornekian of Santa Monica, CA; Laura (Jonathan) Randall of Portland, OR and Kathryn (Zach) Leppert of Puyallup, WA. In addition, nephews Harrison Randall and Rocco Ornekian. Also surviving Jim are his Tia Gloria Cantrell of Lansing, MI as well as many dear cousins in Mexico and the U.S. Jim was born in Temple, TX on November 18, 1951 and lived most of his life in Michigan, having found the City of Detroit as his final and most endeared residence. He worked as a Paralegal with McKeen & Associates at the time of his death. Jim took great pride in his Mexican and Midwestern Heritage. He lived his life in full, sharing his ventures with family and friends as well as his cherished cat, Gotham. Jim is to be cremated and a future memorial service via Lux-Moody funeral home is being planned as well as a wake to celebrate his life. Please consider a donation in Jim’s name to: The Greening of Detroit; Gratiot Co. Players, or to a charity of your choice. To Jim’s memory, a quote by William Butler Yeats – There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet met.

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Published by Morning Sun from Jun. 13 to Jun. 14, 2019.

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Jim Orr

July 10, 2019

I worked with Matt at The Fieger Firm and he was a big baseball fan and always teased me about being a Yankees fan. He always asked how my son was doing and was one of the nicest people in my profession. He will be missed tremendously.

June 26, 2019

Matt and I worked together for many years in Southfield. We met early on in my career and Matt taught me most of what I know today.
We had the pleasure of sharing a few laughs over many spirits and I am very grateful to have had those moments.
We lost touch for a while but thankfully we were able to reconnect within the last year or so. We chatted for bit and he sounded very cheerful, as usual.
I was very forlorn to hear of your untimely passing. Matt, old friend, you'll surely be missed.
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Steph Stipanovich

June 21, 2019

I too had the pleasure of working with Matt at the Fieger Firm. Matt was a good guy and always had a ready smile and a great laugh. He will be missed by many. The Lord gained another footman for his army of angels.

Marilyn Bockemuehl

June 20, 2019

I had the pleasure of working with Matt at Fieger Law from 2005 - 2011. We had remained Facebook friends ever since. I was so very shocked and sad to hear of his sudden passing. Matt was a very loving, caring soul. He will be so very missed. Say hello to Tom Baulch for me Matt!

Leon Weiss

June 19, 2019

I worked at Fieger Firm with Double M, as I called him. Matt was smart as hell, great sense of humor, truly loved people and one of the too rare people who really listened when you spoke. Love you brother. ❤

Marsha Armstrong

June 18, 2019

Jim and I were close in David McMacken''s journalism class. He was my closest male friend there. We reunited on Facebook (thank you Tami) and I fell in love all again. He lived life to the fullest and was witty, charming, intelligent with a big zest for life. He loved a good time and posted his recipes on FB. There will never be another. RIP Mouse.

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