Joseph
Joseph J. Majeski
d. March 23, 2013
Joseph John Majeski Jr., 88
FELTON — Joseph John Majeski Jr. passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Silver Lake Center in Dover. Joseph was born to Joseph J. Sr and Helen Majeski.
Mr. Majeski served his country proudly in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He flew over 35 missions over Japan in a B-29 as a tail gunner in the 40th Squadron, 6th Bomb Group. Upon his discharge he left the Air Corp with the rank of staff sergeant and received the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal.
Mr. Majeski was an accomplished musician. He belonged to the Union Musician in Philadelphia and could play the accordion, piano, and keyboard. He also was a Philadelphia police officer for 20 years. Upon his retirement from the force, he became the chief investigator in the security department for Strawbridge and Clothier stores.
Mr. Majeski was a hard worker all his life. He passed along his love for music to his children. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 64 years,Shirley Majeski of Felton; children, Sharyn Striewski of Felton, Joseph Majeski of Blackwood, N.J., Charles Majeski of Deptford, N.J., James Majeski of Williamstown, N.J., Thomas Majeski of Blackwood, N.J., Robert Majeski of Quakertown, Pa.; grandchildren, Cindy, Janey, Laurie, Stacy, Michael, Matthew, Amanda, Lyndsay, Thomas, Robert, Jamie; great-grandchildren, Kristin, Rachael, James, Jacey, Jessalyn and Henry.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, visit our website at www.melvinfuneralhome.com for further information, leave a letter of condolence, or to send flowers.
FELTON — Joseph John Majeski Jr. passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Silver Lake Center in Dover. Joseph was born to Joseph J. Sr and Helen Majeski.
Mr. Majeski served his country proudly in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He flew over 35 missions over Japan in a B-29 as a tail gunner in the 40th Squadron, 6th Bomb Group. Upon his discharge he left the Air Corp with the rank of staff sergeant and received the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal.
Mr. Majeski was an accomplished musician. He belonged to the Union Musician in Philadelphia and could play the accordion, piano, and keyboard. He also was a Philadelphia police officer for 20 years. Upon his retirement from the force, he became the chief investigator in the security department for Strawbridge and Clothier stores.
Mr. Majeski was a hard worker all his life. He passed along his love for music to his children. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 64 years,Shirley Majeski of Felton; children, Sharyn Striewski of Felton, Joseph Majeski of Blackwood, N.J., Charles Majeski of Deptford, N.J., James Majeski of Williamstown, N.J., Thomas Majeski of Blackwood, N.J., Robert Majeski of Quakertown, Pa.; grandchildren, Cindy, Janey, Laurie, Stacy, Michael, Matthew, Amanda, Lyndsay, Thomas, Robert, Jamie; great-grandchildren, Kristin, Rachael, James, Jacey, Jessalyn and Henry.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, visit our website at www.melvinfuneralhome.com for further information, leave a letter of condolence, or to send flowers.
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