From Rick B
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
"The South Bend Tribune", Tuesday Evening, May 8, 1923, section 1, page 5
FEATHER BED SMOTHERS BOY
EUGENE PACAY FOUND DEAD BY MOTHER.
Details Lacking Pending Investigation of Coroner C. B. Crumpacker--Funeral Wednesday.
Eugene, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pacay, 1517 Catalpa avenue, was found dead in
a feather bed at 9 o'clock last night, the startling discovery being made by the
boy's mother. Details of the death are lacking, pending the investigation of Coroner
C. B. Crumpacker, but it is presumed that the child was smothered. The funeral will be
held at the residence Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. John Dezso, of the
Hungarian Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
"The South Bend Tribune", Wednesday Evening, May 9, 1923, section 1, page 5
Funeral Note
Funeral services for Eugene Pacay, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pacay, 1517
Catalapa avenue, who was smothered to death in a feather bed Monday night, were held at
the residence at 10 o'clock this morning, Rev. John Deszo, pastor of the Hungarian
Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart cemetery.