Photo courtesy of REED & BENOIT FUNERAL HOME INC
Dexter, New York
James A. Olszewski, of Dexter, passed away Saturday, January 17th at his residence surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. He was 68 years old.
A celebration of life will be held at the Airport Christian Fellowship Church, Dexter, at 3:00pm on Monday, January 19th. There are no calling hours. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
He was born in Erie, PA on April 16, 1946, a son to Edmund and Helen Kalista Olszewski. He received his high school diploma from Erie Cathedral Prep in Pennsylvania. He worked as a sales representative for Nabisco for 33 years.
James served in the United States Air Force for 3 years.
On August 12, 1967 he married Pamela G. Dawson in Three Mile Bay. He enjoyed fishing, camping, & the beach. He was also an excellent craftsman.
James will be remembered as a devoted grandfather who was very patriotic.
Surviving besides his wife, Pam, are five children: Jamie (Terry) Gonseth of Sackets Harbor, Jimmy (Christy) Olszewski of Alabama, Annie (Jeff) Williams of Watertown, Luke Olszewski of Sandy Creek, Josh Olszewski of North Carolina; and 4 siblings: Patty Ozimek of Pennsylvania, Barbara Ferrick of Pennsylvania, Tommy Olszewski of California, Sandy Fessler of Florida. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
James is pre-deceased by a brother, Corky.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.
On line condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com
As time passes, your memory still is as fresh as it was when we first met. You are the one and only "Big O". You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Calabrese
January 11, 2022
I fondly think of the Big "O'" and will remember forever the good times we had together!! He was definitely One Of a Kind!!!!!
Timothy Maloney
January 11, 2021 | ERIE, PA | Friend
I have never, and will never forget one of the best guys in Dexter. Love sent to the whole family. Forever in my heart
Dorraine Mcintosh
January 11, 2020 | Dexter, NY | Friend
The Big Owas unforgettable !! Once you met him you were friends forever . I will always cherish the wonderful memories of the times we had together
Tim Maloney
The Villages, Florida
Tim Maloney
January 11, 2020 | The Villages, FL | Friend
So sorry for your loss. We were stationed together on Dry Hill. I married Ruth Shepard from Evans Mills in 1966.
robert lambert
May 27, 2015 | Stewartsvile, NJ
To all of our cousins...I just saw this and I am so sorry. He will be in my prayers. Becky (Kalista) Palguta
Becky Kalista Palguta
May 22, 2015 | Aiken, SC
My sincere condolences to the Olszewski Family. My brother let me know recently that Mr. Olszewski had passed away and I wished I had stayed in contact with someone in the family to offer my sympathies. Although the family may not remember me - I remember them! I grew up across the street on Brown Avenue and recall such great memories from spending time at the Olszewski house. I spent hours in the treehouse, playing in the pool, and other kid activities and Mr. Olszewski was always so open...
April Regester (Palmer)
February 20, 2015 | St. Louis, MO
My condolences to Olszewski Family
Jim and I grew up a block away.We car polled our sophmore year at Prep.A smile comes to my heart when I think of Jim.
I was contacted about 3 months ago byJim' son.
I had the privilege to speak with Jim and pray with him.Thank for reaching out.
Be encouraged we will see him again.
In Christ,
Mike McCoy
John3:16-17
mike mccoy
February 16, 2015 | Jefferson, GA
I waited awhile to sign the guestbook.When I think of Mr.O, I think of all the times I would see him either at the school, in a store working, outside his home, and even spending the night as a child with Jamie Mr. O. Always had a smile and a kind word. You could tell he loved his family, his life, and people. He was the type of man that made you just want to do a little more, a little better, try a little harder. You know they were great parents and great family because you always felt like...
Crystal becoat
February 06, 2015 | New Port Richey, FL
