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29, 1922 - March 3, 2010SOUTH BEND - Daniel A. Szymanski, 87, passed away at 8:55 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, in his residence. Daniel was born on September 29, 1922, in South Bend, to the late Maximilian and Ludwika (Myszak) Szymanski. He was also preceded in death by a son, Chris Szymanski, and a brother, Bert Szymanski. On September 6, 1947, in South Bend, Daniel married Irene (Przybylski). Irene survives along with a son, David (Peggy) Szymanski of South Bend; grandchildren, Eric and Heather Szymanski of South Bend; great-grandson, Devin Szymanski; sister, Alfreda Molnar of Muncie, IN; and brother, Chester Szymanski of New Carlisle. Daniel honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of American Legion Post 284. He worked as a truck driver delivering concrete and was a member of Teamsters #364. He was a diehard Cubs fan as well as the Bears, Notre Dame and the Colts. He enjoyed going to Florida and Arizona for the winter, camping, and was a member at PNA #83. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, where family and friends may gather for one hour prior to the liturgy. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. For those who are unable to attend the funeral liturgy, condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.