Mary Ann PIATKOWSKI

12 JAN 1950 - 30 SEP 2011

• BIRTH: 12 JAN 1950, South Bend, IN
• BURIAL: St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 30 SEP 2011, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 30 NOV 1968, St. Joseph County, IN

1.  Lora LYVERS

• MARRIAGE: 25 MAR 1986, St. Joseph County, IN

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[N3703] Mary Ann Galvas
Jan. 12, 1950 - Sept. 30, 2011
SOUTH BEND - Mary Ann Galvas, 61, passed away comfortably in her home after an 11-month battle with stage IV brain cancer. This wonderful, strong and bright spirit will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, James Galvas; daughter, Lora (Richard, Jr.) Williams; granddaughters, Jade and Paige Williams; a son; sister, Barbara (James) Ham of Fort Wayne; niece, Julie Dickson of Indianapolis; nephew, James (Jill) Ham Jr. of Fort Wayne; and her mother, Harriet Piatkowski. Her father, William Piatkowski, preceded her in death in 1995. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grammy. She spent her free time vacationing with her husband and spoiling her granddaughters. She loved spending time at their lake trailer. She enjoyed country music. She loved going dancing with her husband when a local band, Borderline, was playing. She graduated valedictorian from Washington High School in 1968. She lived most of her life in South Bend. Mary Ann worked in Washington, DC, for the general services administration where her mortgage career began. She had a career in the mortgage business for 30 years and worked for several companies. Her last place of employment was INOVA Federal Credit Union as a mortgage loan officer. She spent many hours and enjoyed helping people obtain their dream of buying a home. The family would like to thank all the staff and doctors at Memorial Hospital of South Bend and Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. Also, many thanks to Dr. Farhat and Dr. Tran and all the staff at Michiana Hematology Oncology. Thanks to the University of Chicago, Dr. Nicholas and his staff. Thank you to all the family and friends who prayed and supported Mary Ann and her family throughout her cancer battle. Thank you to the INOVA Federal Credit Union family. Thank you also to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care for helping us keep her comfortable and care for Mary Ann at home. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, in the ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, where a Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, in St. Hedwig Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Hedwig Parish, 331 S. Scott St., South Bend, IN 46601; or to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46634. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
Published in South Bend Tribune on October 2, 2011

Mary Ann Galvas
Jan. 12, 1950 - Sept. 30, 2011
SOUTH BEND - Mary Ann Galvas passed away Friday. Survivors include husband, James; daughter, Lora (Richard, Jr.) Williams; granddaughters, Jade & Paige Williams; a son; sister, Barbara (James) Ham; and her mother, Harriet Piatkowski. Visitation is 2-8 pm Tuesday in St. Joseph Funeral Home. Rosary at 6:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 am on Wednesday in St. Hedwig Catholic Church. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care. www.sjfh.net
Published in South Bend Tribune on October 3, 2011