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Chester Majka Obituary
Chester C. Majka
of Johnson City, N.Y.
Chester C. Majka, 89, of Johnson City, N.Y., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 19, 2008. He was one of ten children born to Joseph and Rose Majka and was predeceased by four brothers, Walter, John, Edward, and Henry Majka; and four sisters, Julia Sandowicz, Jane Czyzscon, Helen Zipay, and Ann Barry. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Anna Majka, Johnson City; a daughter and son-in-law, Nadania and James Baumgartner, Binghamton; brother and three sisters-in-law, Emil and Cathy Majka, Endicott, Ruth Majka, Endicott, Netty Majka, Endwell; many nieces and nephews. Chester was proud to serve his country as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army during WWII, where he was stationed in Australia and fought in the Battle of Buna in New Guinea. As a young man, he enjoyed playing baseball, golfing, fishing, and walking 18 holes of golf well into his 80's. He was a self-employed barber shop owner in Johnson City and retired when he was in his 70's. We will miss him and he will always be in our hearts.
Honoring Chester's wishes, there will be no calling hours. Donations may be made in Chester's name to Lourdes Hospice, 169 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, N.Y. 13905, or to Project Paw, 127 Bevier St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13904. Arrangements and supervision by:
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Memories and Condolences
for Chester Majka
Julie (Zipay) Brockman
October 22, 2008
Aunt Ann, Naddy and Jim,
I was sorry to learn of Uncle Chet's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Julie Ann
pj baumgartner
October 22, 2008
Naddy {and Jim},
You, your Mom, and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was always very kind to me, and I always enjoyed visiting him when in NY. He will be missed.
All our love,
PJ and David Baumgartner
Mary Anne Kenny
October 21, 2008
Dear Aunt Ann,Naddy & Jim,
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Chet's passing. I know his brothers and sisters, parents, and his in-laws greeted him with a beer and maybe a card game.
It's hard for the ones that are left behind. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Jimmy and Mary Anne
Sue & Dave Surgent
October 21, 2008
Naddy (& Jim) - We were very sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Our condolences to you and your family.
Pat & Rich Merrall
October 21, 2008
Dear Uncle Emil and Aunt Catherine,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your brother.
Love, Pat and Rich
Michael Rose
October 21, 2008
Please accept my condolenses on the death of a fine man. "Chet The Barber" was our neighbor and barber for the growing up years of our lives and my dad's barber for most of his life. I hope you somehow find peace knowing that he was a wonder man.
Michael P Rose son of Peter and Helen Rose formerly of 181 harry L Dr.
Dave Perkoski
October 21, 2008
Dear Jim and Nadania,
I'm sorry to read about the death of your father-in-law and Father. Chester was my barber when I was a kid going to Harry L. Johnson.
Sincerely
Michele Rhodes
October 21, 2008
Anna, Naddy and Jim,
Chet will always be in my memories of our youth growing up on Harry L. Drive. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Peace
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