Chester Martin Grzejka

Chester Martin Grzejka, 79, of Camillus, passed away Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. Born in Syracuse, he was a graduate of North High School. Chester was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was employed by Carrier Corp. for 35 years and was a communicant of Holy Family Church.

Chester was predeceased by his parents, Chester Marcellus and Anna Grzejka.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, the former Dorothy Hall; daughters, Tracy Streiff of Baldwinsville and Kelly (Victor) Vaccaro of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Samantha and Andrew Streiff, and Mark, Sarah, Matthew and Jacob Vaccaro; sister, Barbara Ruel of Baldwinsville; brother, Thomas (Beverly) Grzejka of Cicero; and nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Chester, AKA Marty, adored his wife and was a devoted father. He enjoyed numerous hobbies and loved telling stories. During his lifetime, he served others and after his death, he gave the ultimate gift of life as a tissue donor.

Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, April 20 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse.

A funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at the church.

Chester will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Family Church Food Pantry, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY 13219.