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Jerry Mattiza Obituary
10/07/1950 - 12/11/2022
At his side, our family said goodbye to Jerry Ray Mattiza, who passed away Sunday evening December 11, 2022, at the age of 72.
Jerry was born October 07, 1950, in McGregor, Texas. He is son of the late Raymond and Johanna Mattiza, parents he greatly loved, admired and missed dearly. We take comfort knowing they are together again.
We find joy imagining the moment Bubba and CJ, his beloved dachshunds, ran to him as he entered those gates, and they stand watch as he tosses handfuls of feed, five to be exact, to the Koi fish he raised for years. Perhaps then, he'll dust off the canvas, brushes and oils to paint the evening skies he once so modestly mastered.
Jerry's upbringing brought tales of adventure and experiences he loved to share. He had an otherworldly knack for bargain hunting and spoiled everyone with those findings. His 47 years of dedicated service at Central Freight Lines instilled a strong work ethic in us all.
Jerry's final years brought everyone closer and strengthened his family's bond. And the fishing advice he handed down gives us all a better chance of catching a channel cat or two.
We greatly love, admire and miss him dearly.
He is survived by daughter Angie Mattiza Napolitano and husband James, his son Scott Mattiza and wife Shannon, three grandchildren Dalton Mattiza, Haylen Mattiza and Angelina Napolitano, and close friend Lucy Campbell.
Jerry's life will be celebrated in a private family gathering.
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Jim Turner
December 12, 2023
I miss you, my friend, and think about you often when I am tending my koi.
Oliver Halbert
March 4, 2023
I also worked with Jerry at Central Freight Lines for many years. His patience and kindness to others was the very definition of a gentleman. He was always willing to help anyone at anytime. A true professional and friend.
Jim Turner
February 27, 2023
My great friend from 35 years at Central Freight. We shared a lot of joys and sorrows and solved a lot of problems over those years. May you rest in peace. My condolences to your family.
Teresa
January 31, 2023
I love you uncle Jerry! Tell granny and bobo l love them and give them a hug for me.
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Lea Westerfeld
December 22, 2022
I worked with Jerry pretty much my whole career at Central Freight Lines. Lots of great memories! I pray for peace and comfort for his family. Rest in Peace my friend.
Danny Fletcher
December 21, 2022
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing, I worked with him for several years in the IT department at Central, condolences to the Family.
Linda Brown
December 18, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray your memories will give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. Jerry was a wonderful co-worker and boss and taught me so much in my career at Central.
Laneva Franks
December 17, 2022
Jerry was a dear friend.Also my boss for several years at CFL
We kept in touch after I retired.
Text him until he passed away. Good bye my special friend. Will miss you.
mary Jane Dennis
December 16, 2022
Jerry was my boss for 42 of my 43 years at cfl. He was also a great friend. We kept in touch after we both retired. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my sweet friend.
Ike and Jackie Applebury
December 16, 2022
This family is so close and full of love, Jerry's passing will leave a void but he has other opportunities to experience and lots of reunions to attend. You will be missed by those left behind.
Jim Schmoke
December 15, 2022
A great man and God blessed me with his friendship. He will be missed here on earth they will rejoice in Heaven!!
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