Obituary of James Francis Matthews

James Francis Matthews was born in Hollister at the Hazel Hawkins Hospital on Monterey Street on March 2, 1949. His family home on San Benito Street was a block away from the Hollister Canning Company which his Grandfather Frank Felice established in the 1940’s. Jim attended Sacred Heart Parish School and Palma High School. His education continued at Santa Clara University until he transferred to the University of the Pacific, School of Pharmacy. He worked as a pharmacist for 40 years following his graduation in 1973. Jim’s passion for the 49ers and Giants was easily identified by the flags flying at the front of his home on Cienega Road. He was most proud of his contributions to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The olive trees he planted on the hill intertwine with the Stations of the Cross brings a special tranquility to visitors. The statue of the Virgin Mary, which he donated, adds to the beauty of the grottos. Ed Matthews, his grandfather, built the grottos in the late 1940’s. James was preceded in death by his mother Angelina Felice Matthews, father James Donald Matthews, brother Donald Edward Matthews, brother John Joseph Matthews, and son Anthony Matthews. James is survived by his sister Mary Anne Matthews Filice, nephew Charles Frank Filice (wife Catalina), niece Anne Marie Filice Faria (husband Antonio), Sister-in-law Jeanie Matthews, nephew Ryan Matthews (wife Rebecca), and nephew Derrick Matthews. A mass will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tres Pinos, California; burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Per families request, they would like all donations to be sent to Immaculate Conception Church, 7290 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos, CA 95075