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James R. Bajorek

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James Bajorek Obituary

Rev. James R. Bajorek Former Pastor of St. John Chrysostom Church, Wallingford Rev. James R. Bajorek died on Tuesday April 3, 2012 after a 9 month battle with Cancer. He had resigned in September and was on Medical Leave at the time of his death. Fr. Bajorek was born in Homewood, IL to LaVerne (nee Czapiewski) and the late Robert Bajorek. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in IL prior to entering St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. He was ordained on May 17, 1980 by his Eminence John Cardinal Krol, in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul. Fr. Served at Holy Martyrs Parish, Orland, Our Lady of Hope Parish, Philadelphia and St. James Catholic High School, Chester from 1982 to 1987. In 1987 he was appointed Director of Spiritual Formation, College Division, at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, where he served for 10 years. He then served as Pastor of St. Carthage, Our Mother of Sorrows and St. Ignatius of Loyola Parishes in Philadelphia before his appointment to St. John Chrysostom Parish in 2003. During his time at St. John's he led a successful campaign to refresh and refurbish the 40 year old Church. In addition to his BA, MA and MDiv from the Seminary he received a Master's Degree in Applied Spirituality from the University of San Francisco. Survivors: Father is survived by his mother LaVerne Bajorek of Berkeley Heights, NJ; brother Michael (BJ) Bajorek of Carey, NC and sister Patti (Greg) Kettle of Chatham Twp, NJ. Pre-deceased by his father Robert, brother Robert and sister Judy. Rev. Clergy, Religious, Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his Con-celebrated Funeral Mass with the Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. As Principal Celebrant on Wednesday at 2 PM in St. John Chrysostom Church 615 S. Providence Rd Wallingford Reception of the body will be at 4 PM on Tuesday followed by a viewing. A Parish Mass will be celebrated at 7 PM. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 6:45 PM and Wednesday from Noon till 1:45PM. Interment will be in SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield Contributions in Father's memory to the Delaware County Literacy Council, 2217 Providence Ave., Chester, PA 19013 would be appreciated. Online Condolences: www.carrfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Daily Times from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for James Bajorek

14 Entries

Carole Deering

March 31, 2019

Father Bajorek was not only knowledge and brilliant but understanding and compassionate. His actions drew us closer to our faith and to Our Lord. His prayer card is attached to our Crucifix in our view daily.

Deering Family

April 3, 2013

It's been a year now since Our Lord called our dear Father Jim home. For all of us who had the honor to know him, he changed our lives for the better-forever! He will always be in our hearts and we are blessed to have spent time with him.

Ed Subers

May 1, 2012

God bless you father. You were the best priest in the area. Inspirational. You gave me hope for the Catholic institution. I will miss you.

Nancy Shafer

April 20, 2012

I just recently heard of the loss of Father Jim. We grew up in the same neighborhood in Euclid Ohio. Our families enjoyed many wonderful times together. Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Bajorek, Mike and Patti and their families.

Jeannie Link-Parker

April 12, 2012

Father Jim married us 20 years ago after mentoring us @ St. James CSC; We miss you; Wonderful caring Priest
Grateful to have learned love of God as a teenager from your faith teaching. JeannieLinkParker. Class of,'83

Edward & Deborah Plazek

April 11, 2012

We are saddened by the loss of Father Bajorek. If it is any comfort we met father at Holy Martyrs after he was ordained in 1980 and believe that we were the first couple that he preformed a marrage ceremony for on Sept 27, 1980. After 31 years we are still together. Our condolances to his family and friends

Nancy Mortimer O'Brien

April 11, 2012

My family will be eternally grateful to Father Bajorek for celebrating the memorial Mass for my great-nephew, Finn Mortimer, and great-niece, Charlotte Mortimer, in June 2010. It was an extremely difficult time for my family and we continue to need prayers to heal.

Louis Antloga

April 10, 2012

Father Bajorek was my classmate at St. Joseph HS in Cleveland. He was truly one of the kindest people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. May he rest in peace.

Jim Josten

April 10, 2012

Father Jim was a great Man, good Friend, and a very caring and loving Pastor. I fondly remember sitting with him at my Sister's wedding reception - he was the life of the party and had a hilarious wit about him. His sermons were always from the heart and often touched my heart and those of my fellow St. John Chrysostom parishoners. I know he is in heaven now looking over us. Father Jim you ARE and always will be missed!

David Harper (STJ'87)

April 9, 2012

I remember Father Bejorak fondly from high school at St James. Kind man who will be missed.

Christine Sevec-Johnson

April 9, 2012

Father Bajorek guided my family through the loss of my mother in February, 2010. He provided so much comfort to my brother and sister, who sat with my mother as she passed away in the hospital. Father offered our entire family spiritual food, kindness, and support through a horrible ordeal. At my mother's funeral, he was so warm and loving, I felt like I'd known him always. It was clear to me then, he was a gifted soul, and that he'd touched the lives, deeply, of so many people. God bless Father Bajorek.

Debi Imburgia McLaughlin

April 9, 2012

I knew Father Jim when he taught at St. James High School in Chester. He was such a down to earth guy, and I have thought of him often over the years. Even though it's been a long time since I've seen him, I still remember him like it was yesterday. He was an amazing person and I was lucky to have known him.

KRISTINE EGAN

April 8, 2012

SO SO SAD FOR THE LOSS OF FATHER JIM. HE WAS SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO SO MANY PEOPLE. HIS SERMONS & MESSAGES WERE CERTAINLY FROM HIS HEART & HIS LOVE OF HIS FAITH. GOD HAS TAKEN "ONE OF HIS BEST" BACK HOME! YOUR LIFE & LEGACY IS TRULY A TRIBUTE FOR A "JOB WELL DONE" AS A PRIEST! MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, FATHER JIM - AND THANK YOU!!!!

Deloris

April 8, 2012

Father was one of the nicest people I had the honor to meet. He will be missed. I am sure He is working right now with God. I met Him working at Crozer Hospital on the Information Desk. I always looked forward to his coming in.
Deloris

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