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Joseph Pavich Obituary
April 17, 1957 - Nov. 9, 2018
SOUTH BEND, IN - Joseph E. Pavich Jr., 61 years old, passed away at 9:20 a.m on Friday, November 9, 2018 in his home in South Bend. Joseph was born on April 17, 1957 to Joseph “Joe”and Ruth (Jones) Pavich of Mishawaka, who survive. Debbie J. Mewszel of South Bend has been the love of Joseph's life for the past 14 years.
Joseph is also survived by daughters, Tonya (Brad) Truman of Bremen and Katie (Tony) Martin of Osceola; and stepdaughters, Megan (Cory) Smith of Niles, MI and Mandy Mewszel of South Bend. Joseph also had many grandchildren: Paige and Briley Truman; Piper and Beckett Martin; Brenden, Hailey, and Serenity Smith; Tiara and Amelya Daniels; and Amir, Zaid, Caden, and Carter. Brothers Paul (Tina) Pavich of Noblesville and Dan (Bonnie) Pavich of South Bend also survive. Brother Michael D. Pavich precedes Joseph in death.
Joseph worked construction and was a member of the International Laborers Union of North America, Local 645. He attended Grace United Methodist Church. Joseph enjoyed coaching his children in soccer and bowling, and being with his family.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Grace United Methodist Church, 3012 Twyckenham Dr., South Bend, IN 46614; Pastor David Schrader will officiate. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, November 12, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46614 as well as at Grace United Methodist on Tuesday, from 11:00 am-12:00 pm.
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Judy and Bill Hurley
November 16, 2018
Joe will be missed. Peace be with you during this difficult time.
Anne-Marie Ronske
November 13, 2018
Katie - We're very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Love, Kevin & Anne
J. Louise
November 12, 2018
My sincere thoughts are with your family at this most difficult time. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead and may the God of all comfort
comfort you at this time.
1 Cor. 2:3,4
Mike Scanlon
November 12, 2018
Joe & Joe.... What can we say. I have known both of them for 42 years. The the relationship with Joe is some thing that was not just on the job sight but in our love for bowling. Meeting Joe J.R. for the first time you where exposed to large gift that Joe had. This was that you his Friend instantly on meeting him. Our lord gave us all a very large gift in Joe S.R and double down on giving us Joe J.R. God bless Joe. I love you all!
Joe Soens
November 12, 2018
Joe & Ruth, so sorry to hear of the passing of your son. May the grace of Our Lord be upon you and comfort you during this very sad time.
November 12, 2018
Joe / Ruth: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim Beatty
November 12, 2018
Sorry to hear of Joseph's passing, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to his family. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.
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