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George Marinovich Obituary
George N. Marinovich passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2012, at the age of 84.
He was born on May 5, 1927, in Ventura and lived in his hometown most of his life. As a young man 17 years of age, George joined the US Navy in 1944 and served honorably until 1946. After being discharged from the U.S. Navy he went back to Ventura High School to complete the requirements to receive his diploma.
After attending and graduating from Ventura County Community College, George started his career as a firefighter at the Fire Division of the U.S. Naval Station, Port Hueneme. On Oct. 1, 1951, he resigned to accept a position of firefighter for the City of San Buenaventura. He retired in 1981 from the city as Fire Captain.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Uta; two sons from his previous marriage, Nick and Dan Marinovich; his sister, Ann Adamson; and nephew, Glenn Adamson. George was a wonderful husband and father. His stepchildren, Karl Tomaschow, Alfred Tomaschow (Jennifer), Mary Ann Downard (Ron) and David Tomaschow (Wendy), loved, admired and respected him very much. George (Jedo) was a very loving, kind and generous grandfather and will be missed very much by his grandchildren, Aaron, Michael, Samuel, Elizabeth, Ryan, Nathaniel, Tyler, Julia, Christopher, Chandler and his adopted grandchildren, Ena Volic-Hawkes (Robert) and Tijana Van Buren (Tyler). He was loved by daughter-in-law, Sherri Marinovich; cousins, Halid and Mira Volic, Ajlan and Neda Nargilic; and numerous relatives and friends in the U.S. and Germany, where he and Uta traveled frequently between to be with family and friends.
An avid football fan, he was especially rooting for the 49ers whenever they played.
Funeral Services will be held 12 noon Saturday, Feb. 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 196 North Ashwood Ave., Ventura, with Pastor Dave Hall officiating, followed by interment at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura. A reception will follow at the Marinovich home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 196 North Ashwood Ave., Ventura, CA 93003, or to Assisted Home Hospice, 2140 Eastman Avenue, Suite 203, Ventura CA 93003.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura. Condolences may be left at TedMayrFuneralHome.com.
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for George Marinovich
Dieter Werner and family
February 17, 2012
Although we did not have much opportunities to meet George, we always loved to see and to talk with him. We will miss George and will always keep him in good memory.
Rich Romine
February 17, 2012
George was my next door neighbor from 1957-1963, so Nick and Dan were good friends growing up on Lang Street. My thoughts and prayers to the family. George was a great man. Sorry I can't make it on Saturday because of work. God bless everyone.
LoRena Marie Davey-McDougal
February 15, 2012
So many fond memories of Uncle George , my cousins Nick and Dan and the Marinovich family picnics, BBQ's, holiday gatherings for so many years. He made those years so special . May you find comfort in the happiness of those memories. With great fondness from his niece "Little LoRena"
Steve Downey
February 15, 2012
Nick,
It's been a lot of years since you and I have spoke. I am sorry my message comes at such a difficult time for you. We will be thinking of you and praying for you during your time of grief and loss.
VHS'71
February 15, 2012
my sympathy to the marinovich family. my sympathy also to ventura for losing another fine native. i went to school with george and his brother milo. great guys.
Samuel Tomaschow
February 15, 2012
Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the two of us watching the history channel while oma cooked wonders in the kitchen. He will always be in my heart, and I will always miss him.
John W. Strobel III
February 15, 2012
Donna and I send out deepest condolences to George's family. We were classmates at Ventura Jr. College when George returned from the war and became a Pi-Vet (Pirate Veteran). Anka, and Donna and I were also friends all through school as well as Milo. Please accept our condolences over you loss. Rest in peace George...John and Donna Strobel
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