It was a tough day on Wednesday for the ABC7 Eyewitness News family as we have lost one of our own. Photojournalist Jim Mastri has passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
ABC7 Chicago Digital TeamABC7 Chicago photojournalist James "Jim" Mastri has passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer .It was a tough day on Wednesday for the ABC7 Eyewitness News family as we have lost one of our own.
One of our photojournalists, James "Jim" Mastri, has passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.Mastri started at ABC7 in 2001 and was a tremendous member of the team for 23 years. "He was a highly skilled photojournalist and a tremendous member of our team for 23 years," WLS-TV President & General Manager John Idler said. "More importantly, he showed a generous spirit and was a friend to all. Jim always extended a kind handshake and a warm smile, and we will miss him more than this note can express."
He passed peacefully surrounded by those he loved. Mastri was under hospice care during a battle with pancreatic cancer."For those of us who had the privilege of knowing and working with Jim, you know he always had a smile on his face," ABC7 anchor Judy Hsu said as she shared the news of his passing on the 6 p.m. newscast. "His presence around the station will truly be missed."
James 'Jim' Mastri Passes Away After Battle With Pancreatic Cancer
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