Walter Vukovich Obituary

A caring, loving, giving man has left us. As a ten-year old on the SNF Chicago Juniors basketball team of 1952, coached by Wally, as a teenager, as an adult and now entering the stari-sphere, I always have had a great respect and admiration for Wally. We have lost a wonderful man.

To the Vukovich Family,
It is with sad hearts that we learned of your father's passing. We are in Florida for the winter and could not come to say our goodbyes.
Memory eternal.
Walter & Helen Nogulich

Dear Tom, Joanne and Family,
Please accept my deepest and most respectful sympathy for the passing of your father. The diaspora Serbs have lost a great and beloved example of christian living, and although known far and wide, I always felt like "family" whenever I spoke with him. You have an honorable legacy in your parents, and your adult lives show for the kind and wonderful upbringing you had. Wally will forever be remembered in our hearts.
Vecnaja Pamjat -

Dear Joanne,
I was saddened to read of your father's passing. I remember him
as a kind and gentle man. My thoughts
and prayers are with you, your family and Tommy. May God hold all of you close at this time.
Debbie

Dear Tom, Joanne and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad and Deda, +Wally. Wally was a pillar in the Serbian community of Holy Resurrection and throughout the U.S. and Canada he will be remembered for his dedication and love for our Serbian Orthodox Church and all of its organizations. He served our Serbian Singing Federation as President and was one of the most devoted participants of SNF basketball tournaments. He has left a wonderful legacy to all of you and we will all miss his presence.
Sincerely,
Ljubi and Bato

My sympathy to the extended families of +Wally Vukovich--he was so integral in the life of not only his family and friends, but to the Church and all its' affiliated organizations and our beloved St. Sava Monastery. He was a treasure on earth as he will be in heaven--Memory Eternal.

Dear Tom, Joanne, David and Family,

Please accept our sympathies on the loss of your Father and Deda.
He was a "pillar" not only in the North Side parish but around the country. He will be missed by all choir members and anyone who has attended Basketball Tournaments.
May his memory be eternal.

Joan and Bob Jakovich (Tinley Park, Il)

Walter was a great and decent man who loved his Serbian heritage. He demonstrated that love through the inordinate amount of energy he contributed to American Serbian organizations such as the Serbian Singing Federation. As a past president of the SSF he will be remembered for his contributions and the respect, assistance and kindness given to our founder, Vlajko Lugonja.

Milan M. Chonich, Past President, SSF

To the Vukovich family, you have my deepest sympathy and prayers. The "Big Tuna" was the best coach and friend I've every had in my years of SNF b'ball tourneys. He will be sorely missed by many. God bless all of you.

Thinking of you and your entire family. How lucky you were to have him...how lucky he was to have you.

Julie Waller and Family

May his memory be ethernal.
Our prayers and heartfelt sympathies are with you.

Dragan and Petra Koprivica (S.S.F. Assistant Executive Secretary Secretary)
S.S.S. Ravanica
Detroit

Dear Tom, Joanne and family:

I was sorry to hear of +Wally's passing. I will always remember his warmth whenever he met me. He and your late mother will always be special to me. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Vjecnaja pamjat.

Vonnie (Trbovich) Orlich

Dear Tom, Joanne, David and all,
We are all greatly saddened to learn of your dad's passing. He always welcomed us and we loved him dearly. John will be there on Saturday to share this grieving time with you.

Love & Blessings,
Kathy, John, Jacob & Karl Long

Joanne and Tom - I am saddened to learn of the death of your father who was a special and dear friend. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. May the Almighty grant solace and comfort to you on your great loss. Cherish the memories!
Paul Bielich, SSF Exec. Secy Emeritus

Dear Tom, Joanne, David and family,

I was saddened to hear of your dad's passing. He was a special man whose devotion to his church and choir impacted not only the North Side parish but the entire Serbian American family. Please know that his good work and devotion will always be remembered as will his warmth. Love to you all..

Martha

Jo, Tommy and Babe sorry to here about Wally I loved him like my own father he had a great and wonderful life.

Love Bato

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. MAY YOUR HAPPY MEMORIES LONG BRING YOU COMFORT.
WE ONLY MET WALLY A FEW TIMES, BUT HE WAS A MAN YOU WOULD ALWAYS REMEMBER, VERY PERSONABLE, FRIENDLY AND A LOVING NATURE. YOU WERE TRULY BLESSED.

MARTIN & CAROL VUKAS AND FAMILY