May 4, 2015
Thomas Paul Maciejewski, 78, of Bay City, our gentle, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend was born into eternal life on the afternoon of Monday, May 4, 2015 at the Toni & Trish House. Tom was born in Bay City on July 20, 1936, the son of the late Paul and Irene (Gatza) Maciejewski. On August 8, 1959, Tom was united in marriage to the former Carol Marie Janowiak. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Army and worked for many years as a structural engineer prior to his retirement from Johnson Steel. Known for his wonderful humor, laugh and great hugs, Tom's love for his family will always live on. In his younger years, Tom enjoyed being involved with the boy scouts, where he was known as "Mr. Macho." His true love was sailing on his sailboat, the "High Bid." In addition to sailing, Tom enjoyed volunteering with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and traveling with Carol to places near and far. Tom leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of fifty-five years, Carol. He influenced and formed the lives of his children in more ways than he could ever imagine and will forever be missed by Matthew and wife, Sheila Maciejewski, Jennifer Maciejewski and Denise Wilson. Tom is also survived by his grandchildren, Ethan Maciejewski and his fiancé, Amanda, Kelsie and Hannah Maciejewski; siblings, Paul and wife, Betty Maciejewski, Michael Maciejewski, John Maciejewski, Barbara Abeare, Susan Sauer and her fiancé, Tom; sister-in-law, Barbara and husband, Gerald Witucki, along with many nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, Tom was welcomed home to heaven by his son, Luke Thomas Maciejewski; son-in-law, David Wilson and in-laws, Joanne Maciejewski, Judy Maciejewski, Raymond Abeare and Richard Janowiak. Tom's family will be present to receive visitors on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil for the Deceased at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Friday, May 8, 2015, Tom will be taken to St. Catherine of Siena Parish (St. Vincent de Paul), 2956 E. North Union Rd., Bay City, where visiting will continue from 9:00 AM until the time of his 10:00 AM Funeral Liturgy. The Rite of Committal will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Toni & Trish House. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
Dear Carol, we were so sorry to hear of Tom’s death. He always had this awesome smile on his face. May the many happy memories you had with Tom bring comfort to you and your family. May the Angels welcome him to Paradise. Rest in Peace Tom.
My name is Greg Hubner. I work and Delta College and got to know Tom through the training we offered for the tax preparation VITA program. Tom was such a great guy! He gave so much of his time to the Program. In recent years, he even allowed and encouraged Delta students to volunteer at the Bay City site. I got many comments from those students, and they were all the same….”Tom is great. He is very helpful and is always very patient with me as I learn how to prepare tax returns.”
I wish you and your family all the best.
In sympathy,
Greg
Carol and family; I share your sorrow. So very sorry for your loss. Mary Jo
My sister and I grew up in Tommy’s old neighborhood. We had a lot of fun with his siblings and my cousins who lived there too. Those were the good ole days! May he rest in peace with God and the angels until we meet again. Patsy Lauer Parent
Dear Carol and family,
We are in total shock, the guy that has been the one that was always healthy and full of life, can’t believe he is gone from you all. We hope to come to the visitation. We are so sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you and praying for your strengthening during this very difficult time.
Ray and Dort
Sunset Shores Yacht Club purchased the Sentiments of Serenity Spray for the family of Thomas P. Maciejewski.
We have known Tom and his lovely wife Carol for over twenty years. We got to know both of them from the boating community and our church. Tom and I was on parish council together. I always looked forward to his warm smile and his very witty personality. They always are willing to help in any ministry that was requested of them. We will miss him and so will the communities around us.
Gary & Lori Gwizdala
Denise, So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad my condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely Nancy Heinz
To the entire Maciejewski family, my most sincere condolences. Uncle Tom was well loved by all. Please take solace in your love of family and his memory.
Floyd Horner
Nancy Garrett purchased the Secret Garden Basket for the family of Thomas P. Maciejewski.
Carol, there are no words I can say to help you though this difficult time – just know that my heart goes out to you and your family and only time will diminish the pain and the lovely memories You have of Tom will be your crutches to get you through.
Nola Carvey.
We are so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. He was such a great guy and a wonderful sailor too! My heartfelt prayers go out to all of the family.
Vicki and Dave Kosnik
So sorry for your loss Carol… I remember Tom way back when…. Very great and kind guy….my parents were very close friends with his. Remember all the great memories.