Worcester’s James Mateychuk

James ‘Jamie’W. Mateychuk, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 13, 2023, at UMass Medical Center. He was 51-years old.

Jamie was born in Springfield (MA) and grew up in Southbridge where he graduated from Southbridge High School. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Persian Gulf War on the USS Barnstable County, earning various medals during his service, something he spoke about often. Jamie was a veteran not only of the military but served his local community for 20 years as a firefighter for the City of Worcester Fire Department. He was stationed predominantly on

Rescue 1 before retiring in November of 2022. After retiring, Jamie worked part-time at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow.

Jamie is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lauren L. (Parella) Mateychuk; their three children, Amelia, Julia and Jack Mateych uk all of Holden and many other relatives.

Memorial contributions in his name can be made to either The Mateychuk Children’s Fund, Worcester Fire Department Credit Uni on, 34 Glennie St., Worcester MA01605 or d/b/a On-Site Academy, PO Box 448, Westminster, MA01473. - Fire News photos by Paul Shea