Submitted by: Dan Rich

Benedict Kasznia

Oct. 26, 1923 - June 6, 2007

South Bend Tribune 6/8/2007
SOUTH BEND - Benedict Kasznia, 83, of South Bend, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, at 9:10 p.m. in his residence. He was born on October 26, 1923, in South Bend, to the late Marion and Mammie (Kmitta) Kasznia.

On January 11, 1947, he married Sophie (Manijak) in South Bend. She preceded him in death on May 20, 1996. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Marion, and a sister, Evelyn Kaczmarek. Benedict is survived by his three children, Linda Kasznia, Richard Kasznia and Gary (Joan) Kasznia, all of South Bend; seven grandchildren, Steven, James, Cole, Richard, Steven, Ronald and Linnea; five great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mary Jane Cinal of South Bend, Adeline Kruck of South Bend, Barbara Matuszak of South Bend, Marsha Rieker of Safety Harbor, FL, and Rita Lovisa of South Bend; and three brothers, Victor of Mishawaka, Robert of South Bend and David of San Antonio, TX. Ben was an inspector for Torrington and retired after 24 years. He was a member of American Legion 357, VFW 9820, ZB Falcons, and St. Adalbert Catholic Church. Dad loved cooking and gardening, and we will miss his special touch and special gatherings.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 10, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 South Mayflower Road, South Bend, where a Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 11, at 1 p.m. in St. Adalbert Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637; or to St. Adalbert Catholic Church, 2420 Huron St., South Bend, IN 46619.