Enrique Matta Medina, also known as "Itin," of Eliza’s Retreat died on Dec. 12. He was 73 years old.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Petra Medina Marrero; father, Enrique Matta Morales; stepfather, Andres Marrero; brothers: Jesus M. Figueroa and Andres Marrero Jr.; and sister, Juanita Marrero Encarnacion.
He is survived by his son, Steven Matta; grandchildren: Steven Matta II, Marrissa Matta, Stenee Matta and Jeremy Matta; sisters: Maria Estel Matta Robles, Ivis Nereida Principe and Nilsa Marrero Baird; brothers: Jose Antonio Figueroa Sr. and Luis Ernesto Marrero; 29 nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law: Isiáh Porfiño Camacho and Stanly Baird; sisters-in-law: Pauline Figueroa and Sandra Marrero; special friends: Angel Suarez, Maria and Isabel; and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
There will be a viewing from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, at James Memorial Funeral Home. A second viewing will be held at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Interment will be at Kingshill Cemetery.
Professional Funeral Services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home Inc.
Located at 6 AA La Grande Princesse, Chrisiansted, VI 00820
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