Jovan Trboyevic Obituary

Dear Maggie,
I was so saddened by the news when I saw you today. Mr Trbojevic was our favourite guest at Sofitel. He never let us feel that he was this successful restaurateur who had a successful life. He only cared about having a good time and giving a good time!
I always loved listening to his stories and his anecdotes....His sense of humour and his "joie de vivre" was incomparable.
I particularly loved when he talked about Beirut, the hotel St Georges and his fond memories of Lebanon in the 60's. He often told me that he always wanted to retire there!
I liked to talk about history with him becus he was a very knowledgeable person and I always learned a lot from his stories.
I was at all times touched by his generosity, humbeleness and friendliness! He was the kindest,classiest, most generous person I have ever met.
I will never forget Mr Jovan Trboyevic. I was lucky to meet him and share stories with him!
Chicago and the world have lost a Great Man! He will be forever missed!
My condolences Maggie.
Karine Morkos, Chicago, Illinois

Dear Maggie,
Our condolences to you on the recent loss of you husband. I had an extraordinary opportunity to have met Jovan; I enjoyed sharing many, many stories with him about the culinary world. He was one of those who brought a change in the culinary life in this magnificent City of Chicago. I will miss going with him on lunches, listening to his
ideas and jokes. He was the kindest man on the Earth and will long be remembered in our hearts.
Nesha and Simka Miljkovic Chicago Illinois

My dear friend, Maggie, my heart feels your loss, as I lose a good friend, too. The memories of all of our talks, laughs, and enjoyment of fine food, and our times with Tony will be cherished forever. I loved to hear Jovan's tales, and his appreciation of the police department and our war stories. Jovan cherished you as his wife, as Tony had confided to me many times. Take care of yourself, and may we see each other soon. I am always a phone call away. Love, Chris

Dear, dear Maggie, our hearts are heavy with you for the loss of your Jovan. We go all the way back with him (and you)...how gracious, how delicious, how important were his talents at his food "ateliers". We remember all the goodness he brought to our lives and tummies. Be well and take care of yourself in the days ahead. Sincerely, Barbara & Vance Webb

To Jovan's family I extend my deepest sympathy. Jovan's professional excellence and his cordial disposition will long be remembered.

Sincerely,
Margaret Carroll,
Chicago Tribune (retired)

I join in in expressing condolences to Mrs. Trbojevic as a member of a wide Trbojevic family. ( My mother was Mira Trbojevic and her father Mane Trbojevic).

I very much regret for not having met Jovan personally. My profession as an experimental physicist at Fermilab kept me too busy.

I have expressed my sincerest condolences to Meggie personally for the passing of my Brother (Brat) Jovane. We had hoped to spend many more years together - but the call came too soon. It is now left to me as the last of this branch of the Trbojevic family to carry on.
With greatest sorrow,Bill Terbo (Trbojevich)

to Mme Maggie Trbojevic,
Mr.Jovan will be allway in hearts and memory of those who in any way work with him.I tell him Monseieur Jovan:"You are a L E G E N D" that will
continue in Culinary world of Chicago.

My deepest condolence to Maggie and the family.....!!!!

We would like to convey our condolences to Maggie on the recent loss of her husband Jovan.
With our deepest sympathies,
Staff and Management of Pane Caldo restaurant.

a magnificent human being

I was very fortunate to have met Jovan and will miss our Saturday lunch conversations at Pane Caldo. He was a very astute gentleman. My Deepest Sympathies to you, Maggie, and all the family. Douglas Holler

Jovan settling in Chicago changed our world. He brought us friendship, elegance, and also taught us how to best appreciate the beauty of fine dining. Our love and condolences to Meggie.

Janna and David Caldarelli

Dear Meg,
Our hearts are filled with sorrow for you....we know how much you adore your darling Jovan, how your face lights up with that little smile when you speak of him. We will remember him as the debonair restaurateur, world traveler, loving husband and gracious friend that we knew.
With our greatest sympathy,
Susan and Paul Astleford
Columbus Ohio

to jovan's family: for many years i enjoyed his great restaurants,his charm, and and story telling. in particular the way he ran his restuarants was appealing to me. i liked the idea that people were not allowed to stand and talk to other diners other than to say hello before jovan would gently move them on. the end of the civilized era of dining is now officially over. rest in peace.

I remember meals at Jovan and Le Perroquet - I will always be grateful for the knowledge of what properly cooked and served food can be like. Chicago is a better place because Jovan Tryboyevic opened restaurants here. He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

To all of Jovan's family:
This wonderful and kind man was the most talented of all culinary experts. My husband, Bill, and I enjoyed every moment at his famous restaurants and I will forever be grateful to him for the memorable and most outstanding meals we shared with him. He was a genius and will be remembered by all who knew him for his amazing talents. My blessings and thoughts are with you all,
Alice Pirie Wirtz
(Mrs. William W. Wirtz)

With love to Maggie, and with cherished memories of Jovan, whose great heart was embraced by a keen wit and an abiding passion for civility.