Joseph Zarkovich Obituary

Zarkovich Jr., Joseph age 96, went to Heaven June 22, 2006. Born February 7, 1910, in Selo Parcic in Drnis, Croatia, came to America on October 19, 1928, at the age of 18. Preceded in death by his mother, Ika (nee Rapo); father, Joseph Sr.; two brothers, John and Robert; sister, Ann (Joseph) Sikic; wife, Barbara (nee Stojkovic); and grandchild, Barbara J. at birth. Survived by daughters, Barbara J. Kosarko and Dorothy J. (Ernest) Pancer, grandchildren, Lisa, Eric, David and Christopher; great-granddaughter, Gabriella; sister-in-law, Genevieve and many nieces, nephews, cousins in America and in Croatia, and his little dog BenGee. Joseph was a barber for over 35 years in South Chicago and at the Croatian Children's Home in Des Plaines, IL and volunteered his services for many of the Croatian Franciscan Friars from Drexel Ave. Member of the HDZ, Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge #948, Holy Name Society at Sacred Heart Croatian Catholic Church, the Singing Society "Hrvatska" and served in the Civilian Conservation Corp from 1935 to 1937. Involved with many other Croatian organizations. Devoted father, grandfather "Dida", and friend. He was a very proud Croatian-American. Special thanks to his very devoted caregivers, Vesna Starcevic, Ivan Nakic, Aco Trpkovski and his home physician Dr. Ahmad Khraisat, All Care Home Health Nurse Vicky and CNA Leticia. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 8:45 a.m., from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, to Sacred Heart Croatian Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sacred Heart Croatian Church or Donor's choice. 773-731-2749.