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Zeljko GRBIC Obituary

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Zeljko (Dido), age 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Old Tappan, NJ on July 16, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at his side.
Zeljko was a devoted husband, son, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He was survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Tereza, three sons Stanko and wife Tina, Anthony and wife Rebecca and Mark and wife Dena, five grandchildren Joseph, Juliana, Tillie, Luke and Ella, brother Stipe and wife Bruna. He is also survived by his remaining siblings and extended family in Croatia where he has always been in their prayers.
Zeljko was born in 1944 in Croatia from a large family and immigrated to New Jersey in 1970 along with his brother Stipe. Zeljko spent most of his working years as an outstanding chef, always cooking up something for the family. He was known as being a hard worker and family man; Always hosting gatherings at his home all year long, never short of tremendous homemade meals with everyone helping.
After retirement, Zeljko could never spend enough time with his grandchildren at his home, becoming a full time grandfather, teaching them to swim or giving them tractor rides. Zeljko was a great man who taught everyone around him about family values. He will forever be in our prayers and missed by all.
Visitation will be held at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd, Westwood, NJ on Saturday, July 19th from 5-9 PM. Zeljko will be laid to rest in his birthplace of Privlaka, Croatia.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Zeljko Grbic to the Cholangiocarcinoma Fund at Cholangiocarcinoma.org.

Published by The Record/Herald News on Jul. 18, 2014.
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I only learned yesterday of 'Jack's' passing. Although I didn't know him well, he always had a smile when I would see him as I was out walking. Teresa, my sympathy goes out to you and your family. I will certainly miss seeing him out working around in the yard. Sincere condolences.

Cindy Brennan

July 30, 2014

Anthony and family - Just heard the news and are so sorry for your loss. He had a wonderful family and we are sure he will be missed. We will keep him our prayers.

The Thomaiers

July 22, 2014

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Grbic family. I worked with Zeljko for many years and remember a talented chef, devoted husband and father and a kind man. May he RIP.

Margie Ubriaco

July 18, 2014

Teresa and family, our sincere sympathy . This world lost a wonderful person . Ariela and Marijan Zoric

July 18, 2014

Stan,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Debbie Marks

July 18, 2014

I have the pleasure of working with Stanko (Stan) and he exhibits the same work ethic and love of family and friends! My condolences to the Grbic family in their time of grief.

Lance Haug

July 18, 2014

Stan,
Please accept my sincere condolences on your fathers passing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Jo Ann Poquette-Kril

July 18, 2014

sorry for your lost, memories will last forever. peace for your family.

William c Brower

July 18, 2014

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