Submitted by: Dan Rich

Benedict F. Cukrowicz

June 25, 1921 - Jan. 4, 2003

South Bend Tribune 1/6/2003

Benedict (Ben) F. Cukrowicz, 81, of South Bend, Ind., passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, in his home. He was born on June 25, 1921, in South Bend to the late Harry and Helen (Latowski) Cukrowicz and was a lifelong resident. Mr. Cukrowicz retired from Kroger after 30 years of service and been employed with the former Studebaker Corporation for over 16 years. On Aug. 5, 1943, Ben married Elizabeth (Betty) M. Turner, who survives. Also surviving are his sons, Brian and his wife, Marcia Cukrowicz of South Bend, Noel and his wife Kathy Cukrowicz of Granger, and Paul Cukrowicz of South Bend; grandchildren, Kevin Cukrowicz, Julie Guin, Amy Frazier, Sarah Cukrowicz, Stephen Cukrowicz, Paula Cukrowicz, Cynthia Cukrowicz; great-grandchildren, Syd and Crystal Cukrowicz and Katie Cukrowicz; a sister, Alice (Al) Deranek of South Bend; and brothers, Raymond and Ernest Cukrowicz, both of South Bend.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, in Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, Ind., where a Parish Rosary will be held at 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with burial to follow in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, Ind., with military honors. Mr. Cukrowicz was a member of St. John the Baptist Parish, the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and served in the Army during World War II.