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Sylvia Ann Piatkowski (Buszkiewicz) - Class Of 1970 VIEW PROFILE

Sylvia Ann Piatkowski (Buszkiewicz)

Sylvia Ann (Piatkowski) Buszkiewicz

June 12, 1951 ~ October 28, 2026 (age 75)

Sylvia Ann (Piatkowski) Buszkiewicz, 75 years old, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at her residence in New Carlisle.

Sylvia was born on June 12, 1951 in South Bend, to the late Adam and Julia (Bieganski) Piatkowski. On August 26, 1972, Sylvia married the love of her life, Jim Buskiewicz, Sr, who passed in 1996. Along with her loving husband, Jim and her parents, Sylvia is preceded in death by her sister, Loretta Mink; and brother, Joseph Piatkowski.

Left to cherish the memory of Sylvia are her children, John (Jessica) Buszkiewicz, Jessica Buszkiewicz, and Jim (Jamie) Buszkiewicz, Jr; as well as her grandchildren, Emma Buszkiewicz, Allie Buszkiewicz, Zackary Buszkiewicz, and Riley Buszkiewicz.

Sylvia found joy in the simple things in life. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, playing a variety of card games, and celebrating her favorite holidays, especially Halloween and Christmas. She was always full of joy, often singing or whistling whatever tune happened to be playing in her head. Sylvia worked as a florist for Flowers by Stephen and Flowers by Don for a majority of her career. Above all, Sylvia treasured time spent with her family and grandchildren, especially cheering them on at their games and supporting them in all they did.

Visitation for Sylvia will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Rd, South Bend. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 am on Monday, November 9, 2026 at the Chapel at St. Joseph Cemetery, 24980 IN-2, South Bend, IN 46619. Burial will immediately follow the Mass.

Memorial Contributions in honor of Sylvia Ann (Piatkowski) Buszkiewicz may be made out to Mercy Ships, P.O. Box 1930, Garden Valley, Texas 75771 or online at mercyships.org.

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