Barbara Louise (Fish) Vaszari

May 17, 1943 - Oct 14, 2000

SOUTH BEND - Barbara L. Vaszari of 830 S. Falcon St., entered into eternal rest at 3 a.m. on Saturday. Barb was born on May 17, 1943, to Daniel D. Fish (deceased) and Louise F. (Jankowski) Fish (deceased).

She pledged her love in Holy Matrimony at St. Patrick's Church on February 24, 1962, to Michael C. Vaszari, her soulmate and best friend, who survives. She is also survived by her son, Ronald M. (Laura) Vaszari of Stone Mountain, GA; and her daughter, Angela L. (Gregg) Szynski of Muncie, IN; a brother, David D. (Linda) Fish; Step-Mother, Katherine Fish; Father-in-law, Michael Vaszari; sister-in-law, Ann (Pier) Pacini; a step-sister, Kathleen (Steve) Conner; nephews, David Fish II, Francesco Pacini, Giancarlo Pacini; a niece, Dana Fish; and her beloved dog, Misty.

Barb was a well-known musician. Her soft touch on the drums enhanced the sophisticated sound of the Mike Vaszari Combo for the past 25 years. Through her valiant battle with Ovarian Cancer, she inspired and touched many cancer victims as well as her doctors and medical staff.

She was a 1961 graduate of South Bend Washington High School, and attended The South Bend College of Commerce. Barb was a member of The Women of the Moose (chapter #1057), the Mishawaka Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, and was a past member of the American Federation of Musicians Local #278, and a proud member of the Ovarian Cancer Coalition.

Source: FindAGrave.com

05/16/2025 EJS

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