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James Stefaniak Obituary

Stefaniak, Rev. James S. M.M. Fr. Jim Stefaniak was ordained on June 10, 1950, at the Maryknoll Seminary in Maryknoll, New York. He was a dedicated Maryknoll Missionary for the past 62 years. Beloved son of the late Mary and Peter Stefaniak. Born April 23, 1923. Loving brother of Joe (Mary) Stefaniak, the late Lillian Stefaniak, Betty Demeter (the late Gerald), Rose (Frank Jennik), Gene (Ann), sister-in-law Betty the late Dr. Norbert). Deceased sister and brothers Dorothy (Charlie Brede), Paul (Olga), (Alice), Al (Monica), Dr. Norbert. Survived by special niece Sr. Joan Brede SSSF and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Survived by many great friends around the world and especially in Peru. Liturgy, Funeral Mass and Burial at Maryknoll Seminary, Maryknoll, New York on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. A memorial mass to be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at Holy Assumption Parish, 1525 S. 71st St., West Allis, WI. A reception will follow at the West Allis Knights of Columbus Hall, at 1800 S. 92nd St., West Allis. Memorials to Maryknoll Fathers, Maryknoll, New York, 10545.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 16, 2012.

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Tim Nowak

January 12, 2013

Fr. Jim used to say mass, and give talks to my grade school class, at St. Charles in the 1970's. His stories of Peru are still remembered to this day. He was a very saintly and kind man.

January 11, 2013

Joe (and Mary): How proud you must be of your brother. My sincere condolances. Kay Sargent

Kevin Fischer

December 28, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the entire Stefaniak family. Please take comfort in knowing and remembering what an outstanding humanitarian Rev. Stefaniak was.

Raymond rubner

December 28, 2012

I wish I had the courage to do what you were able to do
rest in peace

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