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James Anthony Majeski M.D. Ph.D.

1945 - 2014

James Anthony Majeski M.D. Ph.D. obituary, 1945-2014, Charleston, SC

BORN

1945

DIED

2014

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J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

James Majeski Obituary

James Anthony Majeski, M.D., Ph.D. MT. PLEASANT - James Anthony Majeski, M.D., Ph.D., 69, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Elizabeth Durst Majeski, Ed.D passed away at home on Saturday, May 24, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 in Christ Our King Catholic Church, 1149 Russell Drive. Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will be held immediately following in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 27, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road. James was born January 29, 1945 in Newark, New Jersey, son of the late Anthony A. Majeski and Irene Haydinyak Majeski. He was a graduate of The Citadel where he received his B.S. Degree, The University of South Carolina School of Graduate Studies from which he received his M.S. Degree, The Medical University of South Carolina College of Graduate Studies from which he received his Ph.D. Degree, and the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine from which he received his M.D. Degree. He served his surgical residency at The University of Cincinnati from 1974 to 1980. Dr. Majeski's Fellowship was with Transplantation Surgery at the University of Cincinnati, and he was certified by The American Board of Surgery and The American Board of Clinical Vascular Surgery. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Reserve with the rank of First Lieutenant. He received the Eagle Scout Award with Silver Palm, the Department of V.A. Service Award - 30 years, and the Physician's Recognition Award with Commendation, AMA. Dr. Majeski served as the Chief of the Vascular Surgery Service at the Ralph H. Johnson Veteran's Administration Hospital and was Clinical Professor Emeritus of Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. He was the editor of the Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association and was Chief of Surgery at the East Cooper Hospital from 1994 until 1996. Dr. Majeski published over 130 articles in peer reviewed medical journals and multiple chapters in medical textbooks. He was a member of Christ Our King Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth Durst Majeski; his children, Elizabeth Irene Majeski, M.D., Ph.D and her husband, Jason Stroud, M.D. of Mt. Pleasant, SC, James A. Majeski, Jr. and his wife, Suzanne Majeski of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Marie Katharine Majeski of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his granddaughters, Jessica Elizabeth Stroud, Grace Katharine Stroud, and Hayden Olivia Stroud; his sister, Diane Majeski-Felle and her husband, Robert Felle of Union, NJ; and his beloved dog, Brook. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 (www.mdanderson.org). A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 25 to May 26, 2014.

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Preston and Terry Cravey

May 19, 2023

Terry and I still miss James. He was always a great blessing to us. He was more than just our doctor, but he and. Libby were family.

Ed Durst

May 24, 2020

Has it really been 6 years ?
My dear Libbie - Although Jim and I were never friends, (how ever possible with your Robinson Crusoe twin brother?) - still, I loved and appreciated Jim for one special reason - his rare and faithful love for you as well as your deep and abiding love for him.
So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
(1 Cor 13:13)

Love,
Ed

Faye Pender

May 19, 2020

Jim was absolutely the love of Libbie's life--a beloved husband, father, grandfather, an excellent revered surgeon, a good friend & an interesting neighbor. He did all things well and will be remembered forever as the man who persevered when things were difficult.

Colette Swinton

May 24, 2019

Doctor Majeski, was an exceptional, individual, friend, and doctor. He was very methodical and patient and loving in his treatment of his patients. My wife would not be alive today, if it was not for him, and especially after his quick diagnosis and surgery procedure for my wifee. He was an "original", they do not make doctors like him any more, he was more concerned about his patients, than his bank account. He is always in our thoughts. We love him!

Sharon and scott Lewis

May 19, 2016

Will be in our thoughts on this two year anniversary as will be his dear family

Jan Sylvester

June 4, 2014

I worked with Dr. Majeski for many years at the VA Hospital. He was a great surgeon and a wonderful person, with a great sense of humor and such a caring heart for our veterans. I am so sorry for your loss.

June 3, 2014

Mrs & Dr Elizabeth -
I always had such huge respect for Dr M as a surgeon and as a person. I will miss him in my medical life, and will continue to tell the story of his masterful and reassuring removal of my spleen when I was 6 mos. pregnant. Sincere condolences and prayers to your family. Alice Burress (patient of father & daughter)

Leanne and Matt Blair

May 29, 2014

Libby, Elizabeth, Jimmy, Marie and family - you all are in our prayers! We are so sorry for your loss. Love you all and are praying for you from Cincinnati. Love, Leanne, Matt, Caroline and Ainsley Blair

Billy and Regina Greene

May 29, 2014

Mrs. Majeski and Family,
We have truly lost one of the greatest men of our times. His attention to his patients made him "one-of-a-kind." He will be truly missed. May God give you the comfort only He can give during this time.

May 29, 2014

Dearest Libby, My heart is broken for your loss.
With Love, Billy Baker

Preston and Terry Cravey

May 28, 2014

Libby and family, Terry and I want you to know our sadness at the passing of Jim, but our joy in knowing he is no longer in pain and is worshipping at the feet of our precious Lord Christ Jesus. We always considered the two of you as our friends because like friends you were always available no matter the time or circumstances. Jim will be greatly missed, but those in Christ will have a joyous reunion with him one day..
God bless
Love Preston and Terry

May 28, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you ,Elizabeth, and your children. A Long time ago I taught Marie at James B. Edwards and I believe Jimmy was in my daughter Amy's class there. With deepest sympathy
Angela S. Young

May 27, 2014

We were deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was a wonderful Doctor and friend. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Flora Heilig and Serena

Ed Boyno

May 27, 2014

Jim and I were high school buddies, enduring the long bus rides to and from Newark together. We have kept in touch during the years since and I will miss him. My deepest condolences to his family.

Biff Rugh

May 27, 2014

My sincere sympathy to Jim's Family.

Biff Rugh, Class of '66

Ed Durst

May 27, 2014

May the Holy Family bless your family, as they blessed Egypt upon their flight here from Bethlehem

Kathie and Bob Smith

May 26, 2014

We will remember Jim for all of his incredible accomplishments. We will however always keep Jim in our heart, as our dear friend. He will be missed but never forgotten. Our love and prayers go to the entire Majeski family.

May 26, 2014

Dear Ms. Majeski and Family,

We are so sad and in pain about Doctor Majeski death. He saved my Colette's life and gave us so much inspiration and courage to fight,be strong and endure. Doctor Majeski was a wonderful human being and a brilliant doctor who gave his best to all his patients. He always had time to talk whether about medicine or just about life. He was a big part of our family and we owe our lives to him. He will always remain in our hearts and minds. He was always looking for deep understanding, he was very honest with himself and with others, he had a critical mind and high expectations and at the same time he was always encouraging, supportive and caring. He was a role model for us and he combined this with his warm, friendly personality. It was an honor to have known him. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We hope that you will find the strength to live the life that Doctor Majeski would have loved.

Sincerely,
Edward L.-Colette Swinton

Faye & Eddie Pender

May 26, 2014

To All of the Family,
Please accept our most sincere sympathy as you grieve for your dearest love. He will always be remembered for a life well lived and his willingness to share his knowledge of healing with all.

Dr. Robert Ball

May 26, 2014

To Jim's family and many colleagues: Drs. Robert Ball, Eric Brenner, and Joe John in Chas. all send our deepest condolences and appreciation for his commitment to the J.SCMA. Jim's SCMA Editor position may be filled, but his footsteps have left an important legacy yet to be matched. Rest in peace and blessings knowing you have left this world better than when you came into it and are in a better place now. RB

Terry Berkeley

May 26, 2014

Jim, a fine teammate, a friend, and an accomplished man and scholar!!! As a 1966 classmate at The Citadel, he will be missed. May your family have warm and kind thoughts and the best of memories. Terry Berkeley '66

Michael Collette

May 26, 2014

To his family you have my deepest condolences .He was a friend, great surgeon, and courageous veteran whom I met while working at surgical services at the VA. He was an inspiration to many he mentored and those he cared for. The MAGIC MAN will be sorely missed.

Debbi Lilienthal

May 26, 2014

Libby, I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Jim's passing. He was such an excellent surgeon, he was always only a phone call away for the Lilienthal' s. We all loved him so much. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 26, 2014

Our sincere sympathies for the loss of such a dear and loved one. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all. May God bless you with an abundance of comfort and peace as you endure this most grievous time.

Scott, Sharon, Angie Lewis

May 26, 2014

He fought hard and was an inspiration for our families fight. He will be missed. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

May 26, 2014

Condolences to the Majeski family. May God
bless you and your family at this difficult
time. Draw close to God and He will draw
close to you. James 4:8

Earle Bennett

May 25, 2014

Libbie
It was with much sadness that I learned of Jim's passing. Please know that prayers are continuing for you and all of your family.

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Mass of Christian Burial

1:30 p.m.

Christ Our King Catholic Church

1149 Russell Dr., Mount Pleasant, SC

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