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Michael Kuzmicz Obituary
Michael Anthony Kuzmicz "KUZ", age 69, of Oceanside, California, was called home after a long health battle on September 21, 2015 with family by his side.
He was born in South Bend, Indiana, in 1946, to Edwin (Duke) and Irene Kuzmicz, who he proceeded in death.
Mike was survived by his loving wife, Donna Jean (Scroggins) Kuzmicz; daughters, Michelle (Jim) Ashton and Amanda (Steve) Hogle; brother, Ken (Jeanne) Kuzmicz; grandsons, Caleb, Jacob, Noah, Dylan and Evan; nephews, Ryan(Sarah) Kuzmicz, Matt (Amanda) Kuzmicz; niece, Megan (Adam) Jasin; great nephews and nieces, Nolan, Haley, Bailey, Parker and Gavin.
Mike attended South Bend Central High School, where he received a scholarship to Notre Dame University. While at Notre Dame, he was part of the 1966 National Championship football team, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Furthering his education at Loyola, he received a master's degree in Business.
Mike moved to California in 2002 where he loved driving by "The Lake" daily, after living in the Chicago suburbs since the 70's. Mike loved spending time with his family, and being a grandpa and uncle. He loved sports, music, comic books and reading the funnies. Mike had a very unique sense of humor that everyone adored.
We will miss you deeply, JAJA. May you forever rest in peace.
A memorial service will be held in February 2016 in California.
*Go Irish*
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Kuzmicz
Donna Kuzmicz
September 18, 2025
It has been 10 years and it still feels like yesterday.
I remember sitting and sleeping by your bedside holding your hand for 3 days. You were so strong and wouldn't let go until you got a promise from Amanda that she would take care of me. You would hold up your hand and say "not yet" I remember everything of those 3 days even tho I am so forgetful on so many other things. My heart still aches with missing you and tears still fall with sadness but I have to remember to be grateful that you touched my life, have no more pain and you are happy joyous and free with Jesus. I know I will see you again my dear sweet husband (Superman), and I find joy in that thought. Enjoy Heaven and know you were loved.
Donna Kuzmicz
September 22, 2021
You went to heaven 6 years ago and I still miss you. You are always in my prayers, heart and mind. I'll always love and think of you my superman.
Donna Kuzmicz
September 21, 2019
Mike was the sweetest, smartest,and most wonderful man I ever knew. He was the best husband any woman could be blessed with and I miss him every day. I am happy for him to be pain free, happy, joyous and free in heaven with Jesus. You left 4 years ago today my Superman, but it feels like only yesterday. I guess that's because I pray for you and talk to you every day and it feels like you never really left me. I love you Michael now and always.
Donna Kuzmicz
September 22, 2016
September 21,2016
Early this morning one year ago today you went to heaven. My heart aches with missing my best friend,the love of my life,and the sweetest man I have ever known. I know you are still with me but I miss your smile. Until we are together again you will forever be in my heart. I love you, your wife Donna
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Michelle
September 21, 2016
I can't believe it has been a year since you were here. It feels like I was just hugging you and telling you how much of an amazing Father, Grandpa and Husband you always have been and were. Letting you know that we were all (Kuzmicz's) coming to visit for your birthday. Now you are not here. It's just doesn't seem possible or fair. I'm glad that you are no longer in pain and are able to run around, but it just isn't easy here without you. I miss you like it was yesterday and always will until we are together again. I love you dad and will never forget you. And I will make sure that my kids remember you also. I love you.
Donna Kuzmicz
September 7, 2016
September 6, 2016
Thinking of you, loving you and missing you as usual. Happy Birthday to the sweetest guy who ever lived. You are happy in heaven now, and I know I'll be with you again. I love you now and always, your wife Donna.
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September 6, 2016
Michelle
September 6, 2016
HaPpY 70 BiRtHdAy Dad
Wish you were her to celebrate with. But I know you are celebrating where you are while being happy joyous and free. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you or miss you. But one day in the future we will be together again celebrating. I love you and miss you. Have a great birthday Daddy.
September 5, 2016
Michelle
June 19, 2016
Happy Father's Day Dad. I love you and miss you so much. But just wanted you to know I am always thinking of you. See ya again one day.
LOVE your little girl.
William Dewey
April 26, 2016
I was saddened to read the report of Mike's death in the latest edition of the Notre Dame magazine.
Mike was a classmate whose room in Farley Hall was down the hall from my own during our freshman year. We remained friends during our remaining years at ND.
According to his football teammates, Mike was tough as nails. He was also smart as a whip as his engineering degree indicates. But his most enduring qualities were his wry sense of humor and good nature.
Godspeed, Mike.
Michelle Kuzmicz-Ashton
October 22, 2015
The Kuzmicz clan celebrated your life at Notre Dame and kept your memory alive while we were there. Wasn't the same without you, but you are always there with us in our hearts. I love you dad and miss you like crazy.
Jon Moran
October 19, 2015
I was deeply saddened to hear of Mike's passing. He was a great guy, very witty, wonderful sense of humor. He was one of my closest friends during high school and college. I have so many great memories of his joy for life and his generous spirit. He will be missed.
Megan Jasin
October 6, 2015
I miss you Uncle Mike. A visit from you wasn't complete without waking up to Krogers doughnuts on the table. You always got our favorites. I miss and love you!
Michelle Kuzmicz
October 1, 2015
I Love You Daddy
The love of my life
Donna Kuzmicz
September 27, 2015
My heart aches with missing you. You were my loving husband and best friend. You are now free of pain and for that I am grateful. You are now happy joyous and free in heaven.
I miss talking to you and seeing you smile at me every day. You will always be my SUPERMAN. I will always love and miss you until we are together again.
Donna Kuzmicz
September 27, 2015
My heart aches from missing you. I miss hearing your voice and seeing your brave smile everyday. You fought long and hard to stay with me and your family. You deserve to be free of pain and happy, joyous and free in heaven. You will always be my "SUPERMAN"
I'll love you always my dear husband and best friend, Donna
Jaja and Evan
Michelle
September 24, 2015
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Michelle
September 24, 2015
Jaja and Noah
Michelle
September 24, 2015
September 24, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss Kuz. Enjoyed the t
imes we had together. Love you guys.
John and Pat Gissy
September 24, 2015
I first met Mike 39 years ago, and we've stayed in touch since. A former coworker of mine at IGT (now GTI), we both had daughters about the same age and we'd get together for vacation trips to a cabin in Michigan and on camping trips. He later worked with a subcontractor at Fermilab and gave me a tour one day, behind the scenes and in the accelerator tunnel. He helped me when I moved (twice!). He had a quick caustic wit but was a kind and generous friend. We'll miss him.
September 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Mike "Kuz" was a sweet guy and I know everyone is going to miss him. Greg and Connie Urbs
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