PAXTON__ Maciej Bogdan Baczek, 28, of Paxton passed away on Monday August 16, 2021.
He leaves his daughter, Juliette Baczek, his father and mother, Bogdan and Dorota Baczek, his sister Dominika, her husband Brett and son Vincent Bento, his sisters Weronika, Eliza, and brother John Baczek, his grandparents Kazimierz and Stanislawa Knutelski and Jòzef (preceded) and Jadwiga Baczek, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins in the USA, Poland, and Italy.
Maciej was born in Dabrowa Tarnowska, Poland and raised in Athol. He attended the Winchendon School and Worcester State University.
Maciej was a curious soul with a generous heart who loved his family, friends and daughter, Jules. He was a hard worker with many handy skills and enjoyed hiking, fishing and soccer, listening to all types of music and working out. Maciej knew how deeply his family loved him and that they never gave up hope in him, especially his devoted parents who tirelessly supported him in every step of his life. The family is entirely grateful that they were able to spend time with him and see a true piece of himself before it was his time to go.
CALLING HOURS are MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 PM in HENRY-DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward Street, Worcester. The Funeral Mass will be held on TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward Street, Worcester. The Mass will be live- streamed on the Church website: Click Here. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to help Juliette with her future endeavors. Donate Here
The family also asks that you educate yourself and others about addiction and mental illness. Help stop the shame and stigma of addiction and mental illness, if anyone you know is struggling please call 1-800-662-4357, SAMHSA National Helpline.