In Memory
Joseph J. Bykowski
Jun 12, 1933 - Oct 26, 2026
Joseph J. Bykowski, 93, of Notre Dame, Indiana passed away at 10:30 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2026, in Schubert Villa at Holy Cross Village. Joseph was born on June 12, 1933, in South Bend, Indiana to Joseph Bykowski, Sr. and Kathryn (Tomaszewski) Bykowski.
He was a Washington High School graduate. A printer by trade, he retired on July 1, 1997, from Apollo Printing and was also employed with Osthimer Inc. for 40 years.
On June 22, 1957, in St. Casimir Church he married Patricia A. Switalski, who preceded him in death on December 13, 2000. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary (Leonard) Buszkiewicz, sister-in-law, Rita (Richard) Luczkowski and companion, Ann Rospopo.
Joseph is survived by his daughter, Kathryn (Paul) Mach of South Bend, Indiana; three sons, Dennis (Jerrilyn) Bykowski of Woodridge, Illinois, Paul (Deborah) Bykowski of New Palestine, Indiana and John (Nancy) Bykowski of Brownsburg, Indiana; Grandchildren, Andrew Bykowski, Adam (Katie) Bykowski, Alex Bykowski, Aaron Bykowski, Joseph Bykowski, Thomas (Becca) Bykowski, Amy (Jeramy) Michiaels, Melissa (Sean) Gardner, Emily (Corey) Cates, Stephen (Victoria) Scoville, Nicholas (Kelsey) Scoville, Melissa Mach, Lyndsay Mach and Madeline Bykowski, 11 great-grandchildren, a niece, Mary Luczkowski of South Bend, Indiana, and several cousins.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana, where a rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2026, in Our Lady of Holy Cross Chapel in Dujarié House at Holy Cross Village with visitation prior from 12:30 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Joseph served in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Casimir and Adalbert Parish and a member of the former Married Men’s Club. He enjoyed golfing and going to the casino. Yet, most of all, Joseph was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. He taught his family that faith is essential and to love and be loved. He graced everyone in his presence with authentic respect and kindness. He will dearly be missed. The family is very grateful to Holy Cross Village, the Schubert Villa staff, and Center for Hospice for all their love and kindness they shared in caring for him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be directed to the Holy Cross Village Foundation Caritas Fund, PO Box 303, Notre Dame, IN 46556 or St. Casimir and Adalbert Parish, 2505 W. Grace St., South Bend, IN 46619.
10/28/2026 EJS
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