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F. Zuvich Obituary
F. Harry Zuvich, age 83, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Florence (nee Blastick); daughter, Christine (David) Surufka; granddaughter, Dana (1st Lt. Bruce) Pufahl U.S.A.F.; sister, Julie (late Frank) Boskovich; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents: joseph and Mary (nee Picich) Zuvich; brothers: Anthony and Jack Zuvich; and sister, Anne Kelavos. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. from the Anthony & Dziadowicz Funeral Home, 4404 Cameron Ave., Hammond, IN (two blocks east of Hohman, one block north of Gostlin) to St. Casimir Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass with Rev. William O'Toole officiating. Cremation to follow. Visitation at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Parish wake service Friday at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Zuvich was a retired employee of U.S.S. Lead in East Chicago with 40 years of service. He was a member and past commander of the Whiting American Legion Post #80 and the Walter Kleiber VFW Post #2724 who will hold services together Friday at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Zuvich was very proud of the work he did with the Americanism and flag education programs for students. He was also a member of the Whiting Elks #1273 (services Friday at 6:30 p.m.) and the Lake County Voitire #470 of the 40 & 8. Harry loved music and played with the tamburitza group, the "Star Serenaders" for 69 years. He received a President's Award for 50 years of tamburitza music. Harry loved the water and boats, as he served in the Navy during WWII. His love continued when he bought his first boat which he completely rebuilt in 1973 named "Zivio". This boat was followed by two more "Zivios". Harry and Florence hosted big 4th of July parties for the past 30 years. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Harry is now playing sweet music with the angels.
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Tish
October 21, 2008
The next next Guerilla Fighter will be to you Harry!!!
Dan, Dolores, Danny, Tisha & Linda Krcmaric
October 14, 2008
Dear Florence and family,
We would like at this time to send our condolences in the death of Harry. May his soul and all the souls of the dearly departed rest in peace.
Dwayne & Judy Alliss
October 12, 2008
It was a great honor to know Harry and the great passion he had for the SAL. I also know that he was one of the best Legionairs I have ever met. Harry gave me a gavel that he made in his wood shop and presented to me about a year and a half ago. As First District SAL Commander this is the only gavel I have used or will use until my term expires it means a great deal to me. Thank you Harry you will not be forgotten
Pat Wisniewski
October 3, 2008
To the Zuvich Family,
We had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Harry last year about his WWII experiences. Harry was a "Class Act" and and "Honorable" human being who will truly be missed. We were very fortunate to be able to get his stories on film that he may be able to live on to tell them to another generation.
Sincerely,
All of us here at Lakeshore Public Television
Angie, Barb & Jim
October 3, 2008
To Mr. & Mrs. Surufka, Dana, & "Grandma,"
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Maryann (Annie) Falgier
October 3, 2008
On behalf of my Mom, Mary Miner and all of her daughters, we would like to express our deepest sympathy to all the Zuvich family and our Dear Kuma, Julie Boskovich on the loss of her brother Harry. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy and Chuck Petersen
October 2, 2008
To the Zuvich Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a special man who has left us with very special memories.
craig,regina,alexis owens
October 2, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael and Sarah Ticich
October 2, 2008
Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy go out to the Zuvich family. Harry will be sorely missed in the tambura community of the USA, and particularly here in the midwest. Harry and the stars were particularly an inspiration to me personally as a musician, and I will truly miss him. "Your music lives within me..."
Carole Tucak
October 2, 2008
I loved going to see the Star Serenaders perform from the time I was a little girl. I can still hear the song in my head that the group unfortunately didn't record before Mr. Refkin died, Vraz Baz (sp?); we always called it Buzz, Buzz. The group touched so many lives with their music, and I'm grateful that mine was one. My sympathy to the Zuvich family and all of the Star Serenaders loyal fans.
Deborah Reffkin-Bianchi
October 2, 2008
Dear Kuma Florence and Christine:
I am so sorry for you loss! I cannot even think of Kum Harry without remembering the years of great "Star" sounds. He and the three other "Serenaders" have left wonderful memories for so many people. Harry, Dick, Steve and Gerry delivered smiles, joy, tears, laughs and song for so many people that they will all live in our hearts for eternity. Kum Harry, with the others, leave footprints on this earth that will be cherished for generations.
The "Star Serenaders" were a force that went beyond the boundaries of ethnic pride and they shared the music of life and love and happiness with all of us.
Beyond all, I pray that you hear him singing from heaven with the rest of the angels.
Maggie Furjanic-Muenstermann
October 2, 2008
Harry will be greatly missed. I had the Stars at my wedding and had the pleasure of getting to know all the Stars while they played at numerous weddings/parties for my family. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Juliann (Marchina) Nalezny
October 2, 2008
My deepest & sincere sympathy
Juliann (Marchina) Nalezny
Beverly(Mrs.Walter) Perko
October 2, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Zuvich family.Harry and the Star Serenaders played for our wedding reception.I also saw Harry interviewed on TV after a WW 11 documentary. God Bless Him.
God Bless his loved ones.
Michael Irvine (WFD)
October 2, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dena (Deanovich) & Ned Gasic
October 2, 2008
Dearest Florence, Christine, Dana, and Family,
On behalf of my parents, Steve and Helen Deanovich, and my sisters, Kathy and Connie and our families,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of dear Harry. Harry was a part of our Dad's family long before Kathy, Connie, and I came along because of the Star Serenaders. Some of our fondest memories were watching the Stars play the music they loved so much! And having the Stars play at my wedding in 2000 made the day all the more special for me and Ned. Through their music, the Stars touched so many people's lives and made so many people happy! They crossed ethnic boundaries and were the original Ambassadors of Music to all people of the Chicagoland area. Words are not adequate to express our feelings of loss to you because Harry was part of our extended family, too. And we grieve with you. But please know that Harry and all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers forever! May his memory be eternal.
Natalie
October 2, 2008
Chrissy and family,
I want you to know that I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need me, I am here.
I love ya!!!
Roger Watson
October 2, 2008
Harry will be dearly missed by LaSociete des Quarante Hommes et Huit Cheveax (40 & 8). It is with great sadness to learn of his passing. Our prayers go for him and to his family.
Roger L. Watson
Grand Correspondant
du Indiana
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