Lt. James Mataraza 41, passed away suddenly on the morning of Wednesday January 19, 2005 at home.  Jim is survived by his wife Kim and 3 stepchildren Danny, Sean, and Colleen, his parents George and Patricia, brother Frank, sister Laura, and his beloved dog Sonny.

Jim was a "C" Shift Lieutenant at Station 2.  He began his career with the Euclid Fire Department on 3/4/1991 and was a proud member of Local 337.  Jim had also served as an Auxiliary Police Officer with the Euclid Police Department.

James Edward Mataraza

 R.I.P. January 19, 2005

Jimmy's untimely passing shocked us all.  Jim was a good person, good friend, good father to his loving step-children, and a good fireman.

I met Jim after he got on the fire department.  We developed a friendship through the job and on the golf course.  We have been assigned the same shift for a good while.  He was always trying to improve his game.  He could hit the golf ball a long way, but there were times he needed help with his direction!

Jim was a proud person.  He was proud of his Italian heritage.  He was proud of his wife and children.  He was proud of his profession.  He worked hard at being the best he could be in each of these areas.

Jim's family and friends will miss him.

-Frank Dobnikar

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