Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Alfred L. Janczak

July 31, 1913 - Nov. 6, 2008

South Bend Tribune 11/8/2008

SOUTH BEND - Alfred L. Janczak, 95, passed away at 5:16 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2008, in the Sanctuary at St. Joseph. Alfred was born on July 31, 1913, in South Bend to Stanley and Veronica (Guzicki) Janczak. On April 29, 1913, Alfred married Margaret (Pethe) and she passed away on September 14, 2004. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Molly Janowski; and two brothers, John and Louis Janczak. Alfred is survived by three daughters, Arlene (Robert) Voorde of South Bend, Jo Ann Moore of Mishawaka, and Mary Jane (Jim) Treadway of Elkhart; seven grandchildren, Thomas Sinkiewicz, Mark Sinkiewicz, Jill Swoape, Bill Moore, Jamie Moore, Jason Treadway and Nick Treadway; 16 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; and a sister, Genevieve Lemanski. Alfred retired as a shipping clerk from Torrington. He was a parishioner at St. Casimir Catholic Church, a member of Z.B. Falcons Nest 80, Z. B. Falcons Conservation Club and U.A.W. Local #5, a fisherman and an avid Notre Dame and Dallas Cowboy fan. He enjoyed "his music" and dancing.

 

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2008, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road. A Funeral Liturgy will begin at 12 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2008, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.