Joseph James SZALAY

[N24025]

22 SEP 1934 - 6 APR 2020

BIRTH: 22 SEP 1934, South Bend, IN
DEATH: 6 APR 2020, South Bend, IN

Father: Joseph P SZALAY
Mother: Margaret KETTEL

Family 1 : Patricia MAY

MARRIAGE: 15 FEB 1958, St Joseph County, IN

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[N24025] Joseph James Szalay
September 22, 1934 - April 6, 2020

South Bend - Joseph James Szalay, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 6, 2020 surrounded by his family. Joe was born September 22, 1934 in South Bend to the late Joseph and Margaret (Kitell) Szalay. He is also preceded in death by his grandson, Michael Piechocki, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Left to cherish the memory of Joe include his loving wife of 62 years, Patricia (May) Szalay, their children, James Szalay, Patricia (John) Rzeszewski, Joseph K (Terri) Szalay, Kenneth Szalay, and Julie (Jeff) Piechocki; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren: brother, Thomas Szalay; sister, Irene Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe honorably served his country in the USMC from 1954 - 1957 during the Korean Conflict. He was a model maker for South Bend Range for 22 years, then Globe Engineering until retirement. Joe was a kind, loving man who was helpful to everyone. He never met a stranger who didn't become a friend and never met a child that he didn't become their "Pa". Joe will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank the Center for Hospice Care for their excellent care and compassion. Due to the current health risks, services are being delayed. You may contact St. Joseph Funeral Home, Mayflower Rd. for service time updates or to send condolences. www.sjfh.net.

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