Nick Zlatunich

Nick Zlatunich Dec. 1, 1916 - Oct. 14, 2010 Nick was a San Francisco Native for almost 94 years. Nick lived independently up to the very end, when he lost a brief battle to cancer. We will all miss him terribly. Nick is survived by his daughter Mary Della Maggiora, by the sons of his late wife Nadine Zlatunich, Michael, and Patrick Chase, "Jeanette Jacobi", his brothers Tom and Bill Zlatunich, and his sister Anne Brown, as well as multiple nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grand children, and close friends. Nick grew up in Bernal Heights. He had eight Brothers and sisters. He graduated from Balboa High School. During World War II he managed the Warehouse at the Hunter's Point Ship yard. In 1947 he opened Lakeside Hardware and Lumber on 44th Avenue and Taraval Street with his brother Tom. After 50 years he retired and traveled extensively with his late wife Nadine. He was a master craftsman and enjoyed wood working projects such as equestrian jumps, tack truncks, and Adirondack chairs. He also loved to vacation and work at the Family's Lake County cabin. He was a lifelong 49ner fan. Nick was always happy and kind to all. We loved him dearly. There was only one rich Uncle Nick! The family would like to thank Kaiser Doctor Carl L. Thomas and special thanks to Nick's personal Doctor for the past 6 years Alexander O. Levy. Visitation will be held Friday October 22nd at 4pm with a Rosary at 7pm at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave. Daly City. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 23, at 11am at St. Gabriel Church, 2559 40th Avenue, San Francisco. Committal Private, Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma. Memorial gifts in memory of Nick can be made to: Balboa Alumni Association, PO Box 31866, San Francisco, Ca. 94131.