James Wilson Miedzinski, 72, of Hollywood, MD, died September 5, 2011 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Born November 29, 1938, in Hollywood, MD he was the son of the late Joseph Michael Miedzinski (Pappy) and Eva Josephine Miedzinski.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Lee Miedzinski whom he married on April, 12, 1956 at St. Joseph's Church, Morganza, MD.

He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family.

Mr. Miedzinski is survived by his three daughters; Nancy Obendorf and her husband Ralph, Sharon Miedzinski and friend Kenny, and Pam Hancock and her husband Joe, all of Hollywood, MD. He was the grandfather to Michele, Tiffany, James and Joseph, and great grandfather to Lexi and Chelsea. Mr. Miedzinski is also survived by his siblings; Charles "Snookie" Miedzinski, Eva "Susie" Owen of Hollywood, MD, Margaret Saunders of Hugesville, MD, and Cecilia Taylor of King George, VA.

He was preceded in death by his siblings; Mary Agnes Huntt, Elizabeth Stone, Joseph Wilmer Russell Jr., Mary Louise Miedzinski, Joseph Miedzinski and Francis Miedzinski.

Jimmy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County and spent most of his career owning and operating Miedzinski's Rock Creek Distributorship and the Miedzinski Bus Service. He lived life with zeal and enjoyed his friends and people he met along the way. He was best known for his quick wit and keen sense of humor that was enjoyed by all the people who knew him. He loved to crab, play cards, play the slots, he was a big Orioles fan, enjoyed watching and betting on the games. He cherished the time he spent with his family and good friends. Jimmy was very special to the many people that loved him.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 Pm in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Tony Norris, Joe Russell, Jerry Norris, Hank Hayden, CP Miedzinski, and John Chapman. Honorary pallbearers will be; Arthur Farrell and Sam Smith.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.