Submited by: John C. Monk

 

Robert J. Nush

Jan. 31, 1965 - May 5, 2010
GRANGER - Mr. Robert Joseph Nush, 45, of Granger passed away following an illness, Wednesday evening, in his residence with loved ones by his side. Bob was born on January 31, 1965 in East Gary, IN to the late Charles and Virginia (Fazekas) Nush. He graduated in 1983 from Edison High School in Lake Station, IN. In 1996 he married Ann Marie Jean (Pilawski) Nush and later they moved to Granger. They were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Abigail, in 2001. Bob was employed at Forest River R.V. in Elkhart. Bob was a huge Notre Dame and Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed playing golf. He truly loved coaching his daughter's teams in t-ball and softball at Eastside Little League in South Bend as well as Upward Basketball. Other survivors besides his wife, Ann Marie, are his daughter, Abigail Marie Nush, age 8; a sister Mary (Dave) Conkle of Wanatah, IN; five brothers: Chuck (Cheryl) Nush of Round Lake, IL, Paul Nush of Fond du lac, WI, David (Jean) of Hobart, IN, Jimmy (Tammy) Nush of South Haven , IN and Larry Nush of Fond du lac, WI as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Teresa. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Monday in St. Pius X Catholic Church, with Msgr. William Schooler, officiating. Friends may call 9:30 am to 10:30 am prior to mass in the church on Monday. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, IN. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Rd), where there will be a parish Wake Service at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has established an account in Abigail Marie Nush's name to be used for her educational needs. Donations may be made into that account at any Notre Dame Federal Credit Union location. To send condolences to the family or for directions log on to: www.McGannHay.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on May 7, 2010