The Last Post – James “Cheech” Mauro

THUNDER BAY – NEWS – While my family has heavy hearts with my passing, they supported me and my decision to leave on my own terms. They thought it was going to be Aug. 17, but changed my mind and left on August 16.
I was born James Ralph Mauro on 17 December 1960 at St. Joe’s Hospital to James and Doreen Mauro (Siciliano) of Crown St. in Thunder Bay. Welcoming me home were my older siblings Richard, Jamie Ann & Bill.
The home was small but full of love and while I was only