Ivan Nikolic
Nov 1, 1938 – Jan 11, 2024

Ivan Nikolić
Resident of Belmont, Ca
November 1, 1938 – January 11, 2024
Ivan Nikolić passed away on January 11, 2024 after a battle with longterm illness. In his last moments he was surrounded by his loving family.
Ivan was Born in Kupres, Bosnia-Herzegovina to Mirko and Mara Nikolić and due to circumstances of war, was raised primarily by his mother. He married Ruža Bušić in 1958 and had 2 children before moving to Slavonska Požega, Croatia. They had four children before immigrating to America where they resided primarily in San Mateo, CA. He worked as a self employed general contractor for most of his life and was well known for giving work opportunities to fellow Croatians who were just starting out in the field. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. His hobby was playing chess and often played with friends and participated in many chess tournaments. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Ivan is survived by his four daughters Mara Radić, Katica Majić, Slavica Skračić, and Ivanka Čargonja; grandchildren Josipa, Tomislav and Dominik Majić, Marija Grizelj, Ruža Marcelić, Ana Majić, and Vinka Radić, Mirna and Matija Skračić, Luka, Nikolina and Anton Čargonja; and great- grandchildren Natalia, Luka, Marko and Gabriela Majić, Mladen, Ivan and Andrej Grizelj, and Izabela Marcelić.
Family and friends are welcome to the Vigil Rosary on
Tuesday January 16th at 7:00 pm at Sneider, Sullivan & O’Connell’s Funeral Home 997 S. El Camino Real , San Mateo, Ca 94402, 650-343-1804
and to the Sacrifice of the Holy Mass on Wednesday, January 17th at 11:00am
at Assumption of Mary Croatian Catholic Church, 901 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
In lieu of flowers please donate to a Charity of your choice.
The following are a few suggestions in Honor of Ivan Nikolić:
Udruga RUAH (pružanje pomoći teško oboljenoj djeci i djeci sa trajnim invaliditetom)
Mirovečka Cesta 5, 10430 Samobor
HTTPS://www.facebook.com/UdrugaRUAH
udruga.ruah@gmail.com
IBAN HR6324840081107530374
SWIFT RZBHHR2X
Majčino Selo:
Medugorije-MIR
Majčino Selo- Bijakovići
88266 Medugorije, B i H
+387-36-651-704
Medugorije.caritas@tel.net.ba
Žiro račun:
Uni credit/Zagrebačka Banka 48-06-12877-1
Swift: ZABA BA 22
Mary’s Meals
https://www.marysmealsusa.org/en/giving/donate-in-celebration/
Martha’s Kitchen
Https: Marthas-kitchen.org
Make a Memorial Donation in Ivan’s honor.
Mary's Meals
In lieu of flowers please donate to a Charity of your choice or suggested charities below.
Martha's Kitchen
In lieu of flowers please donate to a Charity of your choice or suggested charities below.
Events & Services
Below are upcoming events and services. All times are shown in PDT
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Funeral Visitation Service
WhenJan 16, 2024
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm PSTWhere -
Vigil service
WhenJan 16, 2024
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm PSTWhere -
Funeral Service
WhenJan 17, 2024
11:00 am – 12:00 pm PSTWhereSt. Mary of the Assumption Croation Mission901 Lincoln Ave. San Jose CA United States 95126 -
Funeral Graveside Service
WhenJan 17, 2024
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm PSTWhereGate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery22555 Cristo Rey Dr. Los Altos CA United States 94024
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