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Radakovich, Daniel "Dan" August 6, 2009, age 91, late of South Chicago, beloved husband of 64 years of marriage to Violet (nee Chuich), loving father of late Donna J. Rose, Attorney Daniel (Wendy) and Nick Radakovich, fond grandfather "DEDA" of Beatrice, Mara (John) Sirhal, Anne, Peter, and Jamie Rose, devoted son of late Nikola and Marija Radakovich, dear brother of late Estelle, late George (late Betty), late Paul (late Bea), and late Robert "Bob" (Romayne), numerous nieces and nephews. After graduating Bowen High School Dan signed with New York Yankees Organization where he was a Catcher for 10 years. Dan interrupted his baseball career to enlist in the Navy. He entered Great Lakes Training Base in January of 1942 and served with the Navy in the South Atlantic during WWII. Dan did a great deal of Youth work including serving as Director of the Kiwanis Chicago Boys Club in the Lake View Community. Dan was also one of the founders of the Serbian Eagles Athletic Club of South Chicago. Member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church and Serbian Seniors Club. Funeral Services Monday at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, Lansing. Will lie in state at church from 8:30 a.m. until time of service at 9:00 a.m. Very Rev. Dr. Milos Vesin officiating. Interment Cedar Park Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 1 to 8 p.m. and Pomen Service 7:OO p.m. at Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago. 773-731-2749. 
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for Daniel Radakovich
August 10, 2009
Dear Radakovich Family,
We have many fond memories of Mr. Radakovich and his smiling face at Kellogg school and of course sharing his baseball cards with all . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Konieczny Family
Tom, Rosalie, Matthew, Daniel and Elizabeth
James Sarros
August 10, 2009
I'm very sorry for your loss Dan. Other than being a "Yankee," he was a wonderful man. Through his heartfelt and unconditional devotion to the kids at the Boys Club to the members in the Seniors Club, he touched many individuals of all generations. He lead a long and wonderful life and you have made him very proud. May his memory be eternal.
Carolyn Swofford
August 10, 2009
With love, heartfelt condolence and sympathy,
Carolyn Swofford
Mary Scannell
August 10, 2009
Dear Dan, Wendy and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of your father, father in law and grandfather. What a wonderful man he was. I have precious memories of his zest for life, love and pride in his family and support for the school. God bless all of the Radakovich family.
Love,
Mary Scannell
Marge Zevkovich
August 10, 2009
Dearest Vi and family
You have my deepest sympathy. May God be with you at this sad time.
Cynthia Mills
August 9, 2009
So sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Radakovich. I remember him sharing his time with the students of Kellogg School. They learned so much from him. My prayers are with the family.
Dennis Cooley
August 9, 2009
My sincere condolences to the entire family. Today's obituary outlined the life of a man who was dedicated to serving others, too rare a commodity in our society and the world was better as a result of his efforts.
Roberta Lemaich
August 9, 2009
My sincere condolences to the Radakovich family on the loss of Dan. I wish I could be there to offer my support. You are in my thoughts and prayers as I recall many memories over the years especially the beginning of the Serbian Eagles where so many of the neighborhood kids came together and had so much fun.
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