Michael Joseph Maszczenski, Sr.

Michael Joseph Maszczenski, Sr., a longtime resident of Severn Maryland, passed away on November 5, 2017 at the age 0f 92. One of nine children born to the late Michael and Ewa Maszczenski, he came into the world on November 26, 1925.

As a young man he was called to serve his country. During his initial years in the Army he trained as a muleskinner at Camp Carson, Colorado. As a muleskinner he used mules to haul artillery in training for fighting battles in mountainous regions. During his time there he led his mule, packed with artillery, on training exercises in and around Colorado Springs. He often told stories of his travels up and down Pike’s Peak . His time in the service ended at Fort Riley, where he drove a bus on both regular camp routes as well as special trips supporting the USO.

Upon his return to Baltimore, he went to work as a machinist at Bethlehem Steel. He worked there for more than 30 years, but his true love was always farming. After his marriage to Jacqueline they purchased a truck farm in Severn. Michael added a greenhouse to the property so that he could offer vegetable and bedding plants for sale. He eventually specialized in the raising and sale of Hostas.

Left to cherish his memory is son Michael Maszczenski and his wife Georgiana, daughter Lauretta Martin and her husband Joseph, son James Maszczenski, and daughter Debbie Ann, grandchildren Aimee Gee and Jeffrey Geoghan, great-grandchildren Josephine, Calliope and Isaac. He also leaves behind a large extended family including his brother Chester Maszczenski and sisters Regina Lennon and Mary Maszczenski. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline and 5 of his siblings.

Family will receive friends Sunday, November 12, 2017 1-4pm at Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held, 4pm, Sunday, November 12 following the visitation at Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home. Graveside service will take place Monday, November 13, 2017, 11am at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Dundalk, Maryland. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake.