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Joshua David Berzai

1980 - 2021

Joshua David Berzai obituary, 1980-2021, South Bend, IN

BORN

1980

DIED

2021

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South Bend, Indiana

Joshua Berzai Obituary

Joshua David Berzai

April 14, 1980 - Feb. 28, 2021

SOUTH BEND, IN -

Joshua David Berzai, 40, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1980 and is survived by four sons, Andrew, Matthew, Michael, and Daniel Berzai. He is also survived by his parents, Kenneth J. and Kathi M. (Weller) Berzai, a brother, Nathan (Rachel) (Olivia, Sam and Kate) Berzai, and the mother of his children, Anna Berzai.

Josh served his country in the United States Army for 16 years attaining the rank of Sergeant and was Honorably Discharged in 2019. During his military career Josh was deployed as part of the Hurricane Katrina disaster recovery effort in Mississippi. He also earned the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Marksmanship Qualification Badge. In 2013 Josh earned his Radiography Associate of Science degree from the Indiana University School of Health Science.

Josh loved his four boys deeply and spent time with them whenever he could. Fishing, backyard kickball, football and baseball were among his favorite activities with his sons. He coached Matt on the St. Matthew's Blazers football team and helped them win the city championship in 2018. Josh was also the assistant coach for the St. Jude's boys baseball team. He was very proud of Andrew's accomplishments with the Marian High School swim team, and Josh spent many hours watching and cheering on Mikey's soccer teams with Danny by his side. One of Josh's most cherished activities was spending the entire day at the Nerf War Games with his boys.

Josh will be deeply missed by his parents, family and all who knew and loved him.

A Memorial visitation will be held on March 13 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at St. Jude's Catholic Church (19704 Johnson Rd., South Bend, IN 46614) with a Funeral Mass immediately following at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for his children in Josh's honor. To leave an expression of sympathy or online condolence, please visit www.kaniewski.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Mar. 6, 2021.

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Joanie Snyder

March 9, 2021

Kenny and Kathy it was sad to read the announcement of the passing of your son. Know that he lives through your memories. My deepest condolences.

Sincerely. Joanie Nagy Snyder

Nate Sandefur

March 2, 2021

I first met Josh when we worked together at the St. Joseph County Jail. He was the most respectful person I ever worked with but knew how to joke around too. He always had my back no matter what and was the first to run to trouble. You will be missed my friend and I will never forget you!

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19704 Johnson Rd, South Bend, IN

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