Francis J HAHAJ

19 JUN 1925 - 14 JUN 2013

• BIRTH: 19 JUN 1925, Mishawaka, IN
• DEATH: 14 JUN 2013, West Bend Nursing Home, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: ABT 16 SEP 1950, St Joseph County, IN

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[N7899] Francis Hahaj
June 19, 1925 - June 13, 2014

SOUTH BEND - Francis J. "Ponzo" Hahaj, 88, of Mishawaka, died at 2:40 A.M. on Friday, June 13, 2014, at West Bend Nursing Home in South Bend. Francis was born June 19, 1925, in South Bend, to the late Walter and Hedwig Hahaj. He was also preceded in death by three sisters: Bernadette, Mary, Angela; and six brothers: Ben, John, Ray, Gene, Lenny and Louis. Surviving are one daughter, Anne (Dave) White of Mishawaka; two sons: Thomas (Debbie) Hahaj of North Carolina; Michael (Pam) Hahaj of Bridgman, MI; ten grandchildren: Stephen, Stephanie, Sarah, Kelly, Justin, Wesley, Patrick, Beth, Susan and Casey; and 34 great-grandchildren; and two step-grandsons, Michael Dan and Kevin White. Francis was a tool and die maker for Martin's Tool and Die prior to his retirement. He also worked for a while at Studebaker's. He was also a member of St. Bavo Catholic Church and attended St. Stanislaus School. Francis also served his country in the U.S. Army as a military policeman during World War II. He was one of the brave soldiers who stormed the beach at Normandy on D-Day. He loved bowling, golf, playing cards, fishing and cars. An accomplished dancer, Ponzo also enjoyed music and playing the harmonica. He never met a stranger and was an outgoing individual. Visitation for Francis will be held Tuesday, June 17th, from 2 to 4 at the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th St., Mishawaka, where services will be held at immediately following visitation. The family would like to thank Milton Day Services for Alzheimers and Dementia and the special caregivers at West Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to Milton Day Services for Alzheimers and Dementia, 922 Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN 46617. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com. Alzheimer's Don't ask me To remember, Don't try to make Me understand. Let me rest and know You're with me. Kiss my cheek and Hold my hand. I'm confused beyond Your concept. I am sad and Sick and lost. All I know is that I need you To be with me At all cost. Do not lose your Patience with me. Do not scold Or curse or cry. I can't help the Way I'm acting. Can't be different, Though I try. Just remember that I need you, that the Best of me is gone. Please don't fail To stand beside me! Love me 'til my Life is done. Published in South Bend Tribune on June 15, 2014