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24, 1942 - March 25, 2010MISHAWAKA - Barry Louis Hahaj, 67, passed away on Thursday, March 25th, in the Sanctuary at Holy Cross, South Bend. Barry was born on December 24, 1942, in South Bend, to Benedict and Mary (Bueche) Hahaj. He was preceded in death by his father. On May 18, 1968, in Mishawaka, he married the former Elaine K. Michele. Surviving are his mother, Mary Hahaj of South Bend; his loving wife, Elaine; two daughters, Melissa (David) Grover of Mishawaka and Michele (Christopher) Saunders of San Diego, CA; four grandchildren, Abbey and Katherine Grover, Michael and Matthew Sanders; two brothers, Eugene (Judy) Hahaj of Fort Wayne, IN, and Ben (Chris) Hahaj Jr. of Berrien Springs, MI; and a sister, Nanette (Herb) Gunett of South Bend. Barry worked for AM General for 33 years before he retired in 2006. He played the trumpet in various bands in the area. As a veteran he was proud to play Taps for military funerals. He loved to garden and take care of his roses. Barry was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Barry was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. Visitation for Barry will be held on Monday, March 29th, from 3 to 8 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:30 in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 30th, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka, with Rev. Terry Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, with military rites by the VFW Post 360/American Legion 161 burial team. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Milton Adult Day Services, 922 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN 46617; or to the Mishawaka High School Scholarship Fund. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.