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Robert Popovich Obituary

Popovich, Robert J. "Popo" Age 75, beloved husband of Rosaleen (nee Sura), formerly of Henderson Nevada; Loving father of Michael (Kimberly) and Dawn Marie Popovich; Dearest grandfather of Justin Robert, Nicole Elizabeth and Kyle Joseph; Devoted son of the late Valerian and Theresa Popovich; Dear brother of the late Walter (Nancy) Popovich; A fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former manager retired from the Bedford Park Branch of the United Parcel Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society. Funeral Saturday 9:15 am from the Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium 7861 S. 88th Ave Justice, IL, to St. Patricias Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10am. Visitation Thursday 4pm to 9pm and Friday 2pm to 9pm. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery Garden Mausoleum. For further information please phone 708-496-0200

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 17, 2012.

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Michael

December 19, 2024

Hi Dad. It´s December 19th 2024. Can´t believe it´s been over 12 yrs already. You got Mom with you now. Your Grand Kids and Great Grandchildren are well. Kim and I are well as is Dawn. You now have a Grandson-in law, Nicole is now married as of this past October. It´s hard to believe how time is flying. Love and miss you and Mom. You Loving Son.

Michael Popovich

May 12, 2024

Still missing you Dad. You now have two great grandchildren, Evers and Teller. Both are Adorable. Everyone misses you. You´re with Mom now. Love you guys

Michael

May 10, 2022

It´s been 10 yrs since you left us. Boy, are we missing you Dad. So much has been going on. Wish you could be here. I know your looking down on us. Stop in and visit anytime. Your always Welcome here. Love ya and miss you. Your Loving Son.

Michael Popovich

May 10, 2021

Hi Pop. Well as of last year your a Great Grandpa. His name is Evers. He´s a hand full. Mom and DD have a nice place to live. Justin, his wife Terra and Nicole and Kyle are all well. We are all still missing you. Love you and miss you still. Lots to talk about. Talk soon. Love Ya.

The Popovich Family

May 17, 2013

Dad . From all of us here we miss you and love you very much. Its been one long year and our first without you. Wish you can be here with us but we know its not possible. We will cherish our memories with you always and forever. Love Always Mike , Kim, Justin, Nicole and Kyle. Love Ya Pop/Grampy.

ROSALEEN POPOVICH

May 17, 2013

HI BOBBIE, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN A YEAR SINCE YOU LEFT ME. EVERYDAY IS A LITTLE HARDER WITHOUT YOU. I THINK ABOUT ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD, AND THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES OF OUR LIFE TOGETHER. I WISH YOU WERE STILL WITH ME, BUT I KNOW YOU WERE IN PAIN SO GOD TOOK YOU TO A BETTER PLACE AND SOME DAY I WILL BE WITH YOU AGAIN. AND DON'T FORGET TO SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME. I'M STILL YOUR GIRL. LOVE ALWAYS, ROSIE

dawn popovich

May 17, 2013

Dad, today will be the last day to write something about you. I want to say how much I miss you and Love you. Just to see you sitting on the couch, or saying me and mom are going to South Point. I hope your watching over us. And one day we will be together again. Love your daughter

DAWN POPOVICH

May 11, 2013

DAD, I AM SO GLAD I CAME IN FOR YOUR ANNIVERSARY. I KNOW IT WAS NOT A HAPPY ONE. THE YEAR HAS GONE BY SO FAST. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE SO WE BOTH CAN AGGRAVATE MOM. LOVE YOU, YOUR #1 DAUGHTER

DAWN POPOVICH

May 8, 2013

TO MY DAD WHO PASSED AWAY TODAY AT 1:24 VEGAS TIME. HE FOUGHT THROUGH HIS PAIN AS MUCH AS HE COULD UNTIL HE NO LONGER COULD. LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU. MOM MISSES YOU SO MUCH AND LOVES YOU. IT'S JUST NOT THE SAME AT HOME WITHOUT YOU. LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER

Laura Purkett

October 5, 2012

So hard to believe that you are gone, but you are in a better place with no more pain. Gina misses your funny jokes and carries your picture in every room. She misses you dearly. You are dearly missed. Rest in Peace Robert.

GINA PURKETT

October 5, 2012

Hi bobbie i miss you sooooooooo much i think about you everyday and i never will stop.

LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!!!

ROSALEEN POPOVICH

August 8, 2012

IT' BEEN 3 MONTHS BOBBIE SINCE YOU LEFT ME. I MISS YOU MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY. AND LOVE YOU MORE TODAY THE YESTERDAY. YOUR LOVING WIFE, ROSIE

Gina Purkett

July 22, 2012

I love you bobbie and when i die i cant wait to meet you again i miss having our laughs together i ? you forever love always your #1 enemie!!! Hahaha

Michael Popovich

July 17, 2012

My Father. Miss you so much. Love you even more. I think about you every day. And I never will stop thinking about you. Love You Always.

July 14, 2012

Rosie & kids,
I'm praying for Bob & all of you. Rosie, I remember your wedding day, you 2 were adorable. Virginia

ROSALEEN POPOVICH

July 12, 2012

7/12/1958 - 7/12/2012 HAPPY 54TH ANNIVERSARY. BOB, ALL DAY I WAS THINKING ABOUT OUR WEDDING DAY. I REMEMBER EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR SPECIAL DAY. FROM THE TIME I GOT UP IN THE MORNING UNTIL MIDNIGHT. WE WERE BOTH SO NERVOUS YOU SAID YOU PUT THE SUGAR IN THE FRIDGE AND THE CREAM IN THE PANTRY. WE HAD A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING AND A WONDERFUL LIFE TOGETHER. IT'S OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY THAT WE ARE APART, BUT I KNOW YOUR AT MY SIDE EVEN THO I CAN'T SEE YOU. I WILL SEE YOU SOON MY DARLING AND SAVE THE NEXT DANCE FOR ME. LOVE ALWAYS, ROSIE

Gina Purkett

June 21, 2012

Bobbie i love and miss you with all my heart and please always remember me!! Xoxoxo

gina purkett

June 1, 2012

Bobbie,
I miss you.You meant soooooooo much to me I will be looking for you in heaven

GINA PURKETT

May 22, 2012

BOBBIE, I HOPE YOUR UP IN HEAVEN HAVING FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY.YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU, GINA PURKETT

DAWN POPOVICH

May 20, 2012

DAD, YOU MEANT EVERYTHING TO ME. I WILL MISS YOU SITTING AT THE KITCHEN TABLE WORKING ON YOUR INSURANCE PAPERS. AND OF COURSE COMING INSIDE AND SAYING "WE HAVE A LEAK OUTSIDE SOMEWHERE, LET ME TURN THE WATER ON" I THINK YOU USE TO GO OUTSIDE AND POKE HOLES IN THE HOSE JUST SO I HAVE SOMETHING TO DO. WE HAD A CERTAIN BOND THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET.I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, AND LIKE I PROMISED I WILL TAKE CARE OF MOM. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, YOUR #1 DAUGHTER DAWN

Sherry Barker

May 17, 2012

Dear Rosie, Mickey and Dawn.....Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bob will be missed on earth, but we will see him again. God Bless you! Love Kevin and Sherry Barker

Caryl Safford

May 17, 2012

Dear Rosie and kids,
Please accept our sympathies in your loss of Bob. We so enjoyed seeing you in Vegas 2 yrs ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Popovich cousins Caryl and Don Safford

dawn tice

May 16, 2012

Our deepest sympathies for your loss...He was a wonderful person.

Love,
Joe, Dawn, Jess and Justin Tice

Gloria Popovich-Day

May 16, 2012

I am beyond heartbroken... Much love and strength to my Auntie Rosie, Mickey, Kimmy, Dawny, Justin, Nicole & Kyle.
I love you Uncle Bobby, may you now rest in peace with our Lord. XO

i ridley

May 16, 2012

Sorry about are lost.We can always remember that we can go to God comfort. James 4:8 says draw close to draw close to God and he will draw close to you

Amy Kobek

May 16, 2012

Rosie,Mickey,Dawn,and Family,We are so sorry for your loss Bob was a wonderful man.May God Bless him and may he rest in peace.Tom and Amy Kobek

Jeremy Cartwright

May 16, 2012

On behalf of the Cartwright/Trujillo family , we would like to express our deepest sympathies to the Popovich family during this hard time. We hope the family knows our heart & prayers are with them!! We love you guys!!!

Michael Blumm

May 16, 2012

Will be missed!

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