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James CZAJKA Obituary
CZAJKA - James Vincent, AIA Of New York, NY, March 26, 2016, beloved son of Livia (nee Jengo) and the late Joseph M. Czajka; loving brother of Linda (Paul) Witmer and Mary Jane (Edwin) Hunter; dearest uncle of Kate Fredericks, Daniel Hunter, Tanithe Birkman and Christa Covert; also survived by family members, friends and colleagues around the world. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday April 14, 2016 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127. No prior visitation. Arrangements by JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. Share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com
Memories and Condolences
for James CZAJKA
Stephen Taylor
April 4, 2025
I can´t believe it´s been almost 10 years! So much has changed over the years but your memory is still strong. I can imagine you playing the piano somewhere beautiful. I continue to create and grow, but wish I could share the work with you and hear your advice. You will always be remembered.
Judith Wechsler
April 4, 2023
I continue to miss Jim so very much. He was a wonderful friend and student and colleague at MIT year. What a terrible loss. I am so sad he suffered so at the end.
Judith Wechsler
April 4, 2022
Jim is so often on my mind, his good friendship, his imaginative architectural practice, his love of music.
I miss him very much
Stephen Taylor
April 4, 2019
James, I would not be where I am today without you. I will always remember your.
Nelson Richardson
December 8, 2017
I knew Jim right after he graduated from MIT and when he was learning the ropes of life in the Big City. He was always very affectionate and interesting and I will miss him a lot.
Mark Bartlett
August 11, 2017
Jim was a wonderful man and a good colleague. He did amazing work with the Board of Trustees and staff of the New York Society Library. I will miss him so. My condolences to his family and friends. - Mark Bartlett, (former) Head Librarian NYSL
Judith Wechsler
April 18, 2016
Jim was a close and very dear friend. I am shocked and grief stricken by his death. We met when he was a student at MIT and he took a course with me. Then others, then as a teaching assistant in a few of my courses. Over the years we became wonderful friends, meeting up in Paris, Vienna, Cambridge, New York, Vermont. My heart goes out to the family at this tragic loss. He brought light to his family, friends and in his great gifts as an architect. I will miss him terribly.
Richard Walsh, RA
April 15, 2016
I had worked with James for about 10 years on various projects. He was a fine architect, a great pianist and a good friend. He will be missed.
April 15, 2016
Dear Mary Jane and Ned, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold on to the memories and may they bring you peace and comfort. Jim is a brilliant and creative soul and as my professor always believed in and encouraged me. With much sadness, Jim & Pat Sedor
Stephen Taylor
April 14, 2016
As an architect Jim created many beautiful spaces. As a friend he was always there with good advice and a smile. As a mentor he taught me so much.
Jim will truly be missed by many and I am so happy to have had the chance to know him.
Anne Ruthmann
April 13, 2016
Prayers of comfort and a light of peace for those who hold fond memories of Jim in their hearts. May those moments of joy be a continued source of peace each time they are remembered.
Jim loved the arrangement of water towers and the changing colors of the day outside of his NYC office windows along Broadway in the Cable Building
Anne Ruthmann
April 13, 2016
Jim at his beloved piano - my condolences to his family and friends
Melanie Freundlich
April 12, 2016
Jim at his beloved piano - my condolences to his family and friends
Melanie Freundlich
April 12, 2016
Elizabeth Scime Starks
April 11, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Jim was a brilliant enthusiastic person who made the world a brighter place. Remember the good times with him. May God be with you at this time.
Sally Kolenac
April 11, 2016
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Sally (Mix) Kolenac
Craig and Sandra Alford
April 11, 2016
Peace
April 11, 2016
Our heartfelt sorrows Thinking of you Craig and Sandra Alford
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