ELKART—Jacob Clement Bujalski, born over 10 weeks early and weighing only 3 lbs. 2 oz., was still able to grip his mother's finger and respond to his father's touch during his brief stay on earth.

He was born into this world at 1:02 p.m. on Jan. 14 at South Bend Memorial Hospital in South Bend and after succumbing to organ failure, passed gently into the arms of Jesus at 7:47 p.m. on Jan. 18.

He is survived by his mother and father, Adam and Reana (Rigsby) Bujalski; big brothers, Aidan and John; triplet siblings, Nicoli and Charlotte; grandparents, Anthony and Geraldine Bujalkski; grandfather, Rocky Rigsby and grandmother, Robin Rigsby.

A funeral Mass will take place at 11 a.m Tuesday, Jan. 24., with visitation one hour prior at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1405 N Main St, Elkhart.

Father Jason Freiburger will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Babyland section at St. Vincent Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Indiana or House of Hopes at www.houseofhopes.org/get-involved.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Memorial Children's Hospital of South Bend for their effort and dedication.

Arrangements for Jacob are under the care of Billings Funeral Home, please visit www.billingsfuneralhome.com to send a condolence to Jacob's family.

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