Submitter:  Nadine A. Hardin

Obituary Name:  David J. Arpasi, Sr.

Names mentioned:  Arpasi, Zmudzinski, Karaszewski, Paris, Mattasits, Bencsis, Chrzanowski

South Bend Tribune, Obituaries; March 25, 2002.

David J. Arpasi, Sr. (April 16, 1928 - March 22, 2002).

David J. Arpasi, Sr., 73, of Marlowe Way in Granger, IN, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2002.

He was born on April 16, 1928 to the the late David A. and Lottie (Zmudzinski) Arpasi in South Bend, IN, and has lived in the area most of his life. One sister, Annette DeLater also preceded him in death.

Mr. Arpasi retired from Bendix in 1980 as a Materials Control Manager, after 27 years of service. Since 1987, he had worked as a Materials Control Manager for Bertrand Products, Inc. in South Bend. Dave was also employed as a funeral assistant with Kaniewski Funeral Homes, Inc.

On May 14, 1946, he married Frances H. Karaszewski. She died on November 11, 1986. On July 21, 1989, he married Darlene M. Paris in South Bend, IN. She survives, along with one daughter, Bobbie (husband Michael) Mattasits of Indianapolis, IN; one son, David J. Arpasi, Jr. of Danville, IN; one stepdaughter, Valerie J. Paris of Granger, IN; one stepson, Glen P. (wife Susan) Paris of Spring Arbor, MI; nine grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; and two sisters, Evelyn (husband John) Bencsics of South Bend, IN and Sherry (husband Gene) Chrzanowski.

Mr. Arpasi was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of W.W.II, where he had achieved the rank of sergeant. He participated in occupation of China until January 25, 1947.

He was a member of St. Pius X Parish, where he was an usher and Eucharistic minister at the church; member of the American Legion in San Francisco, CA; and a member of the University Club of Notre Dame. David was very active with the Knights of Columbus, where he was currently serving as State Council Director. He also had served as Past Grand Knight, Past Faithful Navigator, Former District Deputy, St. Joseph Valley 2nd & 3rd Degree Team, Former State Retention Chairman, and Former State Program Director. He was a member of Fr. Stephan Badin Council #4263 and Fr. J.A. Nieuwland General Assembly #242 Forth Degree.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, March 27, 2002 in St. Pius X Catholic Church with Rev. William C. Schooler officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-9pm Tuesday, March 26, 2002 in Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN and from 9-10am Wednesday, March 27, 2002 in St. Pius X Catholic Church, 52553 Fir Road, Granger, IN. A combined Parish and Knights of Columbus Rosary will be prayed at 7:00pm Tuesday in the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Gibault School for Boys, c/o Gibault Foundation, Inc., 5901 Dixie Bee Road, P.O. Box 2316, Terre Haute, IN 47802-2316.