Mattison James Sr. Obituary
Mattison James Sr. (Hackettstown, New Jersey) passed away on October 4, 2026. Mattison, born on September 28, 1940, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Mattison will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Mattison will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Mattison’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Roy Mattison and Marion Mattison; his wife Eileen Mattison; and his children, Kristine Cosgrove (Mark), Jim Mattison Jr. (Kate) and Jacquelyn Daczewitz (Philip).
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home (905 High St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the Pequest Union Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a donation may use the wish list link below to help provide Christmas gifts to residents of the nursing home where Jim lived during the final two years of his life. An alternate memory donation can be made to St. Theodore Roman Catholic Church, 855 Route 57, Port Murray, NJ 07865.
