James "Jimmy" DiMatteo, 73 of Ridley Park died on August 14, 2023 at his home.  Born in Chester, the son of the late Paul J. and Dorothea VanGemert DiMatteo, Jim was a longtime resident of Delaware County and had also lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Jimmy was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1967 and was a decorated Vietnam veteran having served in the US Navy.  For many years he owned and operated DiMatteo Carpet Cleaners.  Jimmy enjoyed boating, fishing and scuba diving and was also a champion shot gun shooter.
He is survived by his brothers Paul "Babe" DiMatteo (Debra) and Christopher G. DiMatteo, also nieces, nephews and cousins.
Burial 1 PM Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA  18940.
Memorial gifts to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA  19140.