Zovko, Andrija June 26, 2008, age 71 of Chicago, born in Croatia, beloved husband of Marija Zovko, loving father of Zdenko (Marilyn) Zovko and Bruno (Ljilja) Zovko, adored grandfather of Nikolas, Antonia, Marija and Andreja, dear brother of Ruza (Ivan), Olga (Mirko), Stipe (the late Mara), Kazimir (Vesna), and Zdravka (Slavko), the late Mara, the late Gojko (Jagoda) and the late Lubica (Nikica). Andrija leaves to cherish his memories other dear and loving family members and friends. Visitation Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. Prayers Monday 9:30 a.m., at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago, to Blazenog Alojzija Stepinca (Angel Guardian) Croatian Church, Mass, Monday 10 am. Interment in Croatia. Funeral Inquiries: 773-561-6874.

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6 Entries
Fran Plante
June 30, 2008
How Our Dear Mother must have opened her arms wide to hug Andy when he went home!! Such a holy man will be so missed - Andy, please pray for us....
matthew Ruyechan
June 29, 2008
Dear Family of Andrija,
May he rest in peace. I had many Medjugorje Masses with him on Sunday afternoons at St. Jerome.
Fr. Mate Ruyechan
Mary Alice Becker
June 29, 2008
Andy and his family have meant so much to Fr. Charlie Becker and Joann Ranallo. His work for the Blessed Mother has spilled over into the lives of countless peoples throughout the world. Thank you, Andy, for sharing your love and faith with all of us.
Father Charlie"s Mom
Dawn Marie
June 29, 2008
Our family is so sorry to hear about your loss. We know that Andy was a beautiful example of faith and love. His faith helped to strengthen ours. His example led us to healing and prayer and love. We were so blessed that Andy crossed our paths during this life. He helped so many people through the years. May God bless his family at this time.
Karen Sulak
June 29, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Andy was always there for me. I went to medjugorje with him in 1989. Without him leading the pilgrimiges I would have never gone. God bless and protect you at this time.
Joanne Ranallo
June 29, 2008
I have been given the gift of working with Andrija Zovko and Fr. Charlie Becker for over the last 15 years on the trips to Medjugorje. I learned so much on how to live the messages of Our Lady of Medjugorje from Andy. Andy, his wife Maria and Zdenko and Bruno and their families became my family. My love and deepest sympathy goes to all of them. Andy will be sorely missed by all but I will continue to live and spread the messages of Our Lady of Medjugorje as Andy taught me. Plus thank you Andy for all the wonderful people I have met and who are now my close friends and our many good times and laughs from working with you. I love you and will miss you. I know you are still working for Our Lady from above.
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