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1933
2015
3953 Imperial Ave at S 40th St
San Diego, California
Markovinovic, Josip 0307/1933 - 3/27/2015 SAN DIEGO -- Josip was born in Lika, Croatia and moved to Belgrade, Serbia as a young man to apprentice as a tailor. A loving husband, he married Marija in 1957 and remained married for 58 years. Together, they emigrated to the United States in 1959 and lived in Brooklyn, N.Y. where they had a tailoring, dry cleaning and retail business for 26 years. He fulfilled a lifelong dream to move to California in 1985. After moving to San Diego, Josip worked as a real estate agent for a number of years before retiring. He loved to travel, play chess and fish but most of all he loved his family. He touched so many lives with his generosity and huge heart, and will truly be missed. Josip is survived by his devoted wife, Marija, two daughters, Helen Kier (and partner Jeff Reid) and Mary Markovinovic, and four grandchildren: Laura Crutchfield, Ariana Kier, Brandon Kier and Daniel Kier. He is also survived by his brothers Ivan, Boza, Ilija and Ljubo (Dosen).
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Sponsored by His nieces and Goddaughters Kathrine O'Dwyer and Anna Markovinovic .
April 12, 2015
Zlatko Pavicic
Iskrena sucut od obitelji Pavicic
April 9, 2015
Mirjana Dragich
Dear Marija, Mary, Helen and family. I am truly sorry for your loss. I have so many fond and happy memories of your Tata and your whole family. I will always cherish the memories that I and my whole family had.
With all my love....Mirjana Dragich
March 31, 2015
Hana & Vladimir Momic
Teta Maro, Helen, and Mary:
I'm glad I had the chance to know such a wonderful man for the last 20 years of my life. I know in these last few years we haven't been able to visit because of the distance, but I think of you guys often and how your family opened your home to us. Cika Joca will be greatly missed..... I hope you three stay strong and keep all of your beautiful memories of him close to your hearts.
March 31, 2015
Karen Tesoriero
Dear Marija, Mary, Helen and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Joseph was such a wonderful loving man. I have such wonderful memories of growing up and living next door to your store in Brooklyn. You were such a woderful family. I will treasure the memories I have of you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please take care of Marija. Love, Karen LoPiccolo and Honey
March 31, 2015
Kelly Staikopoulos
I inherited a dad and a mom when I became friends with Helen and Mary, and my life became richer because of this very special extended family. Josip was a dear and caring person who always welcomed me into his home, warmed me with his smile, and offered me his wisdom as he did with all of his daughters. His passing has deeply saddened me but I know that his eternal memory will forever comfort my heart when I feel his loss. Marija (Mom), Helen, Mary, Laura, Ari, Brandon, and Danny, I pray that God will bless you with His peace and comfort you through the days ahead. My love and profoundest condolences to you all!
xoxo
Kelly
March 31, 2015
Aleksa Momic
Meri mnogo mi je zao sto je umro tvoj tata. Ja sam bio mnogo tuzan kada je umro moj deda Rajko.
March 31, 2015
Aleksa Momic
Meri mnogo mi je zao sto je umro tvoj tata. Ja sam bio mnogo tuzan kada je umro moj deda Rajko. ALEKSA MOMIC
March 31, 2015
Aleksa Momic
Meri mnogo mi je zao sto je umro tvoj tata. Ja sam bio mnogo tuzan kada je umro moj deda Rajko.
March 31, 2015
Aleksa Momic
Meri mnogo mi je zao sto je umro tvoj tata. Ja sam bio mnogo tuzan kada je umro moj deda Rajko. ALEKSA MOMIC
March 31, 2015
Emma St Dennis
Mary, Laura and family,
We are sending you our love and condolences from Indiana. Your father and Bill enjoyed many happy times playing chess. He will be missed.
Emma & Bill St.Dennis
March 31, 2015
Dear Marija, Helen, Mary & Family, sending all my love, thoughts and prayers to all of you. I will always keep Joe in my thoughts and heart. Love always, Marie Cascella
March 31, 2015
Sending love and aloha to your family at this hard time. Both of us feel so blessed to have shared special times with a wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather. We wish you all peace and hope you are comforted knowing he is free of pain and is at rest. Blessings to you all, Matt and Dante
March 31, 2015
Filip Markovinovi
Primite iskreno sauee od Markovinovia iz Sombora i Novog Sada.
March 30, 2015
Dee Dee Angel-Dannan
My heart and prayers are with you Mary and your family. Celebrate and cherish the wonderful memories and joyful times you shared with your father. Much Love
March 30, 2015
Karon De Sanno
I am so sorry for your loss. May you and your family find peace and know he will always be with you.
March 30, 2015
Rajib Subba
My heartfelt condolences to Mary and entire family. May Buddha bless him eternal peace. Aloha.
March 30, 2015
Greg & Kim Longstaff
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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