Jason Majewski
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Jason Samuel Majewski
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| Fact File | |
| Birth Date: | October 24, 1779 |
| Family Information | |
| Lineage: | Sam Elia Lineage |
| Parent: | Kathleen Majewski |
| Siblings: | Jennifer Majewski Andrea Erskine |
| Children: | Jackson Majewski Grace Majewski |
Jason Samuel Majewski was born on October 24, 1779 in Rochester, NY, to Kathleen Marie Elia and John Joseph Majewski. He was his parents' third child, their only son, and the "little prince" on both sides of the family. Jason's sisters Andrea and Jennifer gave him his first name. His middle name was taken from his maternal grandfather Samuel Frances Elia (or "Papa," as all his grandchildren called him). The name could not have been more fitting as Jason has the gentleness and kindness of Papa and his looks are all Elia!
Jason has fond memories of his childhood. He remembers having complete freedom to run around the neighborhood. He enjoyed summertime best of all. He especially loved being in the water, either at the local pool, the lake nearby, or the ocean, during trips to visit Nena and Papa. Every year the family would travel to Pompano Beach where Nena and Papa stayed during the winter months. One special memory Jason has of Florida is body surfing on his Dad. "We used to always try to body surf the biggest waves, calling them 'Big Kahunas.' Dad was my best friend while we were down in Florida," recalls Jason. "I loved 'playing' with him in the water."
Jason has a few Elia memories to share also. He remembers Uncle Charlie asking him to show him his "muscles". Uncle Charlie told Jason that the way to increase his muscles was to blow into his "thumb" (like blowing up a "balloon"). "It always made me feel so good," says Jason. "Even though I knew that I didn't have any muscles."
Even though he was young, Jason can also remember the Elia reunions held at Ann and Nick Elia's house. "I can recall sitting in Ann and Nick's hot tub, naked, playing bocce ball down their hill, smelling barbecue chicken, and eating Antipasto. The food was always terrific."
Throughout his childhood Jason held a love for sports. From football to soccer, wrestling to baseball, Jason was a team player that gave his all to "the game." And as his biggest fans, Jason's mom and dad could always be found cheering from the sidelines. In high school Jason continued playing sports. He played soccer in the fall (he was one of the players on East Rochester's very first high school soccer team), wrestled in the winter, and played baseball in the spring. As a former wrestling coach and athletic director of Norwich High School, Samuel Elia, was very proud of his athletic grandson. He even traveled from Norwich to catch a few of Jason's matches in Rochester.
Sports were not the only extracurricular activities for Jason, however. He also explored his talents in music by singing in chorus, playing french horn in band (like his mom), and acting in school plays. Yes, this athlete was also a thespian! Jason starred in leading roles in The Sound of Music, Anything Goes, and Bye-Bye Birdie.
When it was time for college, Jason jumped right into this experience as he has throughout his life. At the University of Buffalo, he joined an all-male a cappella group called The Buffalo Chips. A member for four years, Jason entertained his family, friends, and the university community with both solo and group tunes that have been recorded on three CDs, all of which went multi-platinum and won hundreds of accolades, garnering much attention in the industry. Information about the group can be found online. Jason also served as a district representative for the Association of Student Advancement Groups. As a member of this association he has had the opportunity to travel to conferences and meetings in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Arizona.
After college, Jason attended Simmons College in Boston where he earned a Masters of Arts in teaching. He notes that this new location enabled him to be closer to his girlfriend, Stephanie Rose Perutti, whom he had the pleasure of meeting while he was studying at the University of Buffalo. After Graduation from Simmons, he was able to land a high school teaching job at the school where he did his student teaching in Lexington, Massachusetts. He has been teaching the young and innocent (we hope!) about the history of the world, spanning the globe from Absolute Monarchs to the Cold War. Teaching sophomores history has not been his only task; he has had the great pleasure of teaching Economics to future college bound seniors. In thinking back, was his own case of senioritis this bad?
The first year of teaching flew by in a heartbeat, especially with the planning of his wedding to Stephanie Perutti. The wedding process was full of finding a reception hall, meeting with the priest, picking the flowers, tasting the cake (his favorite part) and so much more. On August 2, 2003, the magical day finally came with everything in place and all of their closest family and friends present. Thanks to all of the family candid pictures, the videographer, and photographer they relive the moment all the time. The wedding day celebration continued as Stephanie and Jason ventured to Hawaii where they soaked up the sun, beaches, Pina coladas, hula dancing, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, and so much more.
Well it has been three years since the wedding and trip to Hawaii, but what a ride it has been since those memorable nights. The transition to New York was great where Jason landed a job teaching global studies and economics at Bethlehem Central School District. He also has had the opportunity to coach freshman boys soccer at the school. When Jason is not helping students or his fellow players, he resides at his new home in Niskayuna, New York. The current 'honey do' list, as all of you may have one to give or to do, includes remodeling the kitchen/dining room and the exterior landscapes around the whole house. Lastly, Jason continues to work at Starbucks for the free pound of coffee a week because it is just too hard to give up!!!
Stephanie Rose Majewski
"Mr. Perutti, you did it again!". These words were spoken on June 12, 1977, the day that Stephanie Rose Perutti came into this world. The doctor was referring to the fact that Stephanie was now the fourth (and final) Perutti daughter, following in the footsteps of her sisters Suzanne, Marilyn and Laura.
Life was great for Stephanie growing up. At a young age, Steph's creativity started to take hold, as she was constantly drawing, coloring or painting something, which eventually led to a few years of art lessons in her town. Since her siblings were much older than she was, she was often found playing on her own but having a marvelous time. Anything from "pretend" school, or creating restaurants, art galleries, circuses, and Hawaiian parties in her room were all ideas to entertain her family. She also recalls many awesome summers spent at Germond's pool, Rye Playland, Yankee Stadium, Westchester Dinner Theatre and New York City museums. Nights playing Scrabble with mom and reorganizing the miniature collection they shared, going to numerous Halloween parades and Christmas fairs, and long walks around Rockland Lake with dad are other fond memories of childhood.
At the young age of ten, Stephanie took on a whole new role in the family, as she became the proud aunt of Katelyn, the first in a long line of Perutti nieces and nephews. Over the years Stephanie has had the great fortune of being a part of her sisters' weddings and watching the family grow. Now, in February of 2004, there are nine nieces and nephews. Katelyn is now 16--and there will be a newborn arriving any day now!
Stephanie enjoyed all her years at school and most subjects (not math!). Art was her favorite, and then Spanish came along. Her passion for both subjects led her to the University at Buffalo, where she dual-majored in Spanish and Art History. Both interests gave her the opportunity of a lifetime to study abroad for a semester at the Instituto Internacional in Madrid, Spain.
It was especially difficult to leave UB in 1995 because in March of her graduation year, she met Jason. He won her over with his kind ways, handsome face, and wonderful voice (of course!). But Stephanie knew their long distance relationship would survive, even when she decided to spend the summer in Hopkinton, Massachusetts and live with her sister Marilyn and her family. Marilyn was pregnant with child #4 and needed a nanny, so who better than Aunt Stephie?! She eagerly accepted this opportunity, as she knew it would be a chance to spend time with her family and discover a whole new world in Boston. Well, this short summer turned into four years. She graduated from Simmons College with a Masters in Teaching, landed a job at Blake Middle School in Medfield teaching 8th grade Spanish, and somehow convinced Jason that Boston was the place to be. He joined Stephanie in Boston after he graduated from UB, and in 2002, he proposed to Stephanie. On August 2, 2003, Jason and Stephanie were married in a quaint New England church and enjoyed the company of family and friends for a wedding weekend they will never forget.
Synopsis of Dates
Jason's Birthday: October 24, 1979
Stephanie's Birthday: June 12, 1977
Anniversary: August 2, 2003
External Links
The Buffalo Chips - the current MySpace page
