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Joseph Horvath Obituary

Nov. 24, 1945 - Sept. 26, 2013
SOUTH BEND - Joseph G. Horvath, Sr., 67, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2013, in his home. Joseph was born on November 24, 1945 in South Bend to Joseph A. and Ann (Dukai) Horvath, and was a lifelong resident. He retired in 1996. Joseph had been a Retail Manager for many years. On November 23, 1968 in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Braintree, Massachusetts, he married Merrill Mahoney, who survives. Also surviving are his four children, Jill Horvath of Granger, Indiana, Joseph D. Horvath of South Bend, Indiana, Gregory Horvath of Goshen, Indiana and Brian Horvath of South Bend, Indiana; six grandchildren, Cody Hudgen, Riley, Jordan and Madison Horvath, and Christian and Isabella Horvath; and his best friend and companion, Freckles. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 30, 2013 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive. Friends may call from 2 until 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Joseph was a graduate of Washington High School and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. To send online condolences, please visit Kaniewski.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Sep. 28, 2013.
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Merrill, I am so sorry for your loss. You are a strong woman, keep it up! My condolences are with you and your family!

Cheri Stoynoff

October 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Sherry Alwine

September 30, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

September 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Brandi Kendall

September 28, 2013

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