James Malczewski, 88, of Bridgeport and formerly Romeo, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Romeo. He was born on Aug. 1, 1933 in Detroit to Walter and Mary (Patelczik) Malczewski.
Jim was a devoted husband, father and grandfather
He was deeply committed to his work as an officer of the Michigan State Police beginning in 1957 and retired from service at the rank of detective sergeant. The Saginaw News recognized his renown with a 1981 full-page article that described him as an “intensive, dedicated officer.” While he brought to the work a strong sense of justice, he was also known for his compassionate dedication to helping adolescents.
Jim was active in his church and his community. He was a member of the St. Christopher’s Church Men’s Club in Bridgeport, the Knights of Columbus, the Bridgeport-Spaulding Athletic Association, the Michigan State Police Trooper’s Association, a past president of the Bridgeport Township Recreation Association, and a devoted parent at school athletic events. He was an incredible athlete who played on numerous sports teams. He was an avid consumer of the news. Family and friends enjoyed his great sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia (D’Hondt) Malczewski; children, Maureen (Chuck), Connie (Dave), Joan (Richard), Matthew (Jill) and Jim (Kerry); grandchildren, Jim, Amy, Branden, Suzy, Shannon, Samantha, Matthew, Sydney, Eero, Luke, Zora, Eli, Reily, Layne, Austen, Alyson and Madelyn; and great-grandchildren, Lily, Tyler, Dylan, Otis, Wren, Landon, Emma, Sloan, Laila and Charli.
Jim was preceded in death by his siblings, Leonard, Virginia, Leona, Dorothy, Charlotte, Marion, Irene, Walter, Bernadette, Thomas, Barbara, Richard, Daniel, Frank, John, Paul and Tom Copeland.
Jim’s legacy includes his incredible dedication to his family, work, and community.
There are no immediate plans for a funeral service and the family will plan for a memorial at a future date.
