Submitted by: John C. Monk
Michael
Garbacz
Nov.
10, 1919 - Feb. 9, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Michael Garbacz, 90, passed away on Tuesday,
February 9th, in Hospice House, South Bend. Michael was born on
November 10, 1919, in South Bend, to the late Nicholas and Anna
(Skinger) Garbacz. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ann
George, and two brothers, John and Alex. On January 13, 1943, in
South Bend, he married the former Georgina Faini. Surviving are
his loving wife, Georgina; children, Michael (Darci) of Jupiter,
FL, Gail Kroll of South Bend and Greg Garbacz of South Bend;
three grandchildren, Kelly (Evan) Blatt, Stacey (John) Villimizar
and Kristi Garbacz; and a brother, Nichalos (Millie) Garbacz of
Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Mike was a golf pro for 22 years at Elbel
and five years at Robin Hood golf courses. He was a veteran of
the United States Army Air Corps. Visitation will be Friday,
February 12, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home,
505 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will Saturday at noon
in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery,
South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for
Hospice and Palliative Care or to the American
Heart Association . To leave the family an online condolence
or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at
www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on February 11, 2010