James Maciejewski

James C. Maciejewski

Age 52, of Penn Yan, NY passed away after a brief illness on March 9, 2023. 

Jamie was born in Penn Yan, the son of James A. and MaryAnn (Ellmann) Maciejewski.  He graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1988 and continued his education earning an Associate Degree from Monroe Community College. 

Jamie began his career as a dispatcher for the Yates County Sheriff’s Office.  He then accepted a position as a patrolman for the Penn Yan Police Department where he became a member of the Yates County Fire Investigation Team.  He retired as a Sergeant from the Penn Yan Police Department in 2017.  After retirement, he began working for Coach and Equipment delivering manufactured buses to their destinations. 

Jamie was involved in many local organizations.  He was a member of the Penn Yan Fire Department Hydrant Hose Company, having served as a captain and president of his company as well as other offices. He was also a former volunteer at the Penn Yan Ambulance Corp.  He was a member of the Penn Yan Moose Lodge, the Seneca Lake Duck Hunters Club, as well as a lifetime member of the Penn Yan Elks #1722.    

Jamie loved to travel with his wife Heidi.  They traveled the world during their marriage.  They loved camping, riding the Harley and trips with friends. 

A funeral mass will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 312 Liberty St., Penn Yan on March 25, 2023, at 1:00pm. The family will receive friends at the church from noon to 1:00pm.  A celebration of life will be held immediately following the mass.  He will be interred at St. Michael’s Cemetery at a later date.

Jamie was predeceased by his father James A. Maciejewski and father-in-law Dale F. Hansen.   He is survived by his loving wife Heidi (Hansen) Maciejewski; mother Mary Ann Maciejewski; brothers Dennis (Shelley) Maciejewski, and Michael Maciejewski; five nephews and one niece; mother-in law Jeanne L. Hansen; sister-in-law Holly Moynihan (Charles) ; and their fur babies Walker and Alex. 

Jamie was also survived by many friends in his life, especially those who helped care for him during his final journey. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to: Humane Society of Yates County, 1216 NY-14A, Penn Yan, NY  14527 or the Humane Society of Schuyler County, 124 Marina Drive, Montour Falls, NY  14865.

Arrangements with Weldon Funeral Home, Penn Yan.