THOMAS "T.C." KAZMIERCZAK

Thomas "T.C." Kazmierczak, 73, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away in his home at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013, following an illness. Tom was born on June 22, 1939 to the late Peter and Helen (Ambroziak) Kazmierczak in South Bend, Indiana, and was a lifelong resident. Along with his parents; one brother, Paul Kazmierczak also preceded him in death.

Tom graduated in 1957 from Washington High School, where he was a member of their football team.

T.C. retired on September 19, 1989 from the South Bend Police Department, where he served as a Police Officer for 28 years. He then worked as a Police Officer for the University of Notre Dame for 15 years, before retiring on September 30, 2004.

On September 29, 1962, he married Marlene M. Nemeth at St. Stephen Catholic Church in South Bend, Indiana. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Marlene M. Kazmierczak of South Bend, Indiana; two daughters, Debra (John Prikosovich) Kaser of South Bend, Indiana; Cheryl (Darrell) Crum of Lubbock, Texas; two sons, Kevin "K.J." (Carla) Kazmierczak of South Bend, Indiana; Douglas (Sandra) Kazmierczak of South Bend, Indiana; 11 grandchildren, Garrett and Zachary Kaser; Jacob, Jordan, and Jared Kazmierczak; Derek, Kelsey, Dylan, and Madison Crum; Domnik and Makenzzie Kazmierczak; and two sisters, MaryAnn Lipinski of South Bend, Indiana; and Alice (Mike) Boulanger of Cassopolis, Michigan.

Coach Kaz was a long time football coach at Holy Family and St. Joseph High School; and also coached Intramural Football for Fisher Hall at the University of Notre Dame. Tom enjoyed traveling with his wife and longtime friends and travel companions Fred and Judy Odusch. Tom was a member of Holy Family Parish; F.O.P. Lodge # 36 in South Bend; and a U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran.

Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, where a Parish Rosary will be prayed 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2013 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 56405 Mayflower Road, South Bend, IN, with Rev. Charles Herman officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Published by Kaniewski Funeral Home - South Bend on Jan. 13, 2013.

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