Stephen Macejka

COLONIE – Stephen F. Macejka, 67, of Colonie, passed away suddenly at his home, in the arm's of his wife, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease on Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Stephen and Anna Macejka. Mr. Macejka was a resident of Colonie for over 40 years. Steve worked at Armory Garage for almost forty years. He was a parishioner of St. Clare's Church and a past commissioner and life member of the Midway Fire Dept., where he served as Fire Police Captain for many years. As a young man, Steve developed a passion for stock car racing at Fonda Speedway. He was an avid NASCAR fan and New York Yankees fan. He enjoyed bowling and golfing. Steve especially enjoyed traveling. He looked forward to his annual vacations to the ocean with his wife and daughters. His most memorable vacations were his 25th wedding anniversary cruise, his trip to Las Vegas and his trips to Hawaii. He enjoyed visiting his daughter in Charlotte, NC where he would attend many NASCAR racing events. Mr. Macejka loved to camp with the Rookie Travelers Camp Club and his many Midway friends. Steve loved to attend his grandson's BMX and little league events. He will always be remembered by his family and friends as a "Steve of all trades" always willing to help others. Steve is the beloved husband of 45 years to Patricia H. Macejka. He is the devoted father of Christine Perry and her husband, Louis of Colonie and Shari Ricks and her husband, Ronald of Charlotte, NC. He is the loving brother of Gloria Fowler of Charlotte, NC and Joseph (Michele) Macejka of Schenectady. Steve is the cherished Poppy of Gerald Stephen Rooney. He is the step-grandfather of Ryan and Shaun Ricks. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Steve's family would like to extend special thanks to the staff and friends at Bright Horizons, the staff at the Movement and Disorder Center at Albany Medical Center and all of the doctors and nurses who cared for him during his illness.
Funeral services will be Monday morning at 8:15 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) then to St. Clare's Church at 9:00 a.m. where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory's Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Research Fund, Albany Medical Center A119, 43 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208 in memory of Stephen F. Macejka. Expressions of sympathy may be made at newcomerfamily.com