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Memories and Condolences
for Adam Popovich
sandra luburich
August 17, 2001
Our family is so very grateful to have had the privilege to know adam and the popovich family. he will be forever in our thoughts. may his memory be eternal. Vjecnaja pamjat!
Jan Jaksich
August 16, 2001
There aren't enough words to describe this wonderful man. I put him on a pedestal - an icon.
Buying a new dress - $50.00
Going to a tournament - $150
Singing with Adam and Sloboda - Priceless
Eli Grba
August 16, 2001
Cici Adam will be missed by all--music lovers, people of the arts but I for one will miss his wonderful humor that he gave to all.
I remember the Club Selo nights when Chichi Adam entertained all with his wonderful renditions.
I guess being older does have its benefits--I knew him longer.
Love you pal.
Grbie
Alexandra Starcevich
August 15, 2001
Adam Popovich was truly a great inspriration and friend to our S.S.S. Mita Topalovich Choir in Joliet, IL. Even with the small amount of people our choir is made up of, everytime he would be at a concert or festival we were singing at, he would always have a nice compliment to say about us. Those positive compliments are what makes our choir still sing today. Thank you much, Adam, for all your many contributions in our Serbian culture and heritage! You will be so very missed by us all!
Nada Savatic
August 15, 2001
Adam was truly a great person with many God given talents and a wonderful Serb. I'll never forget the first time I directed at an SSF Festival. I was very nervous, both before and after our performance. I wondered how we would do and then afterwards, how did we sound. To say that I was ancy, was an understatement. Adam approached me and said "Nice job, young lady" and it meant the world to me. Thanks Adam for your words of encouragement :-) I'm sure Adam is in heaven directing a choir of angels. Vjecna mu pamjat i Bog da mu dusu prosti.
Marilyn Zobenica
August 1, 2001
In Sept. 1940, I was forced to miss a Popovich Brother's performance in Calumet, MN. I was in the hospital giving birth to my first child, Radomir (Ron).
My thoughts are with the Popovich family.
Memory Eternal
Dr. Ronald Zobenica
July 26, 2001
Serbdom and America have lost a remarkable man. Sincerest condolences to Adam's family.
Vjecnaja Pamjat
Doreen Merich
July 9, 2001
Adam's loss is so deeply felt by all of us. He was such a great influence on our lives. He meant different things to many different people, but, for me, Adam taught heritage, history, and culture through music. He was the essence of Serbian. I will carry some of what I learned from him to the next generation. It will keep his spirit alive forever.
Sam Babich
July 6, 2001
Adam was not only a musical genious but was an inspiration to me when I joined the choir at the age of fifteen. I'll always remember times when we would be on stage performing and he would look at me and give me a little wink. Many times you would get up on stage and give it everything you had for the simple reason that you didn't want to let Adam down. Everyone who knew Adam will agree that there will NEVER be another Adam Popovich.
My condolences go out to all of his family and friends.
Sam, Debbie, Joey qand Matthew Babich
Martha Vignovic-McJilton
July 3, 2001
Our hearts and prayers go out to the extended Popovich family. We wanted to share one of our memories of Adam with all of you. This dates back to our 1982 Sloboda trip to California. As you are all aware, Adam never let Sloboda take music books on stage - well our dad (Rade) could not remember the words to Tamo Daleko so he decided to take his music on stage. After the concert, Adam, in his very professional way, reminded our Dad that he will NEVER carry his music on stage again. From that point on, my Dad always made sure to stand behind Bob Pritza when he was on stage so that Adam could not see him holding his music. We will all think of you, Adam, the next time our Dad sings with Sloboda!
Eva, Martha, Michelle, and David
Georgine Stoisolovich
June 30, 2001
In the July St. Archangel MIchael Church bulletin, the last page hit home for me regarding Adam. The title of the poem is How Do You Live Your Dash by Linda Ellis 1997,1998,1999. Adam certainly knew how to live his dash, and it was shown in the outpouring of love from those who attended his Pomen and Funeral. I will truly miss him and all the fun we had in Sloboda Choir under his artful direction. The Alto section was really his favorite. Memory Eternal to a kind, brilliant,and wonderful man.
Dorothy Lalich
June 30, 2001
What a wonderful self taught man with a multitude of God given talents which he shared with all who knew him. We who grew up in So Chicago were truly blessed with his presents during our growing up years. A super person we all loved and respected . The effect he and his talented brothers had on all of us will never be forgotten. Jokie & Dorothy
Betsy Lalich
June 29, 2001
.
as I drove home
with the sun setting
the silver blue sky behind me
convertible top down
I imagined Adam
in the sky
:
an angel
admitted
without waiting
hands raised to lead
a beautiful song
with other angels
.
in memory of a beautiful person and loved member of kumovi Popovich
David Anderson
June 28, 2001
We have lost a true legend. This man inspired hundreds & hundreds & hundreds of people. I happened to be in my home town of Chicago (because of 2 family weddings) when he passed & was able to attend his wake & funeral, but I would've flown in from LA anyway. I will greatly miss how much Adam respected me (he was so appreciative that I'd fly in every February just to sing in Sloboda's Barndance). His frequent compliments towards my singing will go down in my personal history as one of my greatest achievements. Adam was God to me. I will miss him so much! My thoughts & prayers go out to his entire family!
George Ivancevich
June 26, 2001
There was no greater influence, no greater inspiration and no better friend. The void he leaves in our lives cannot be filled, but the music and the memories linger on and the legacy continues in the hearts of those many who were so profoundly influenced by his glorious life. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself with so many for so long and for the everlasting gift you have left.
danielle rakich
June 26, 2001
I was deeply saddened to hear of Adam's death. I have felt even worse for not being able to make it to his funeral. But due to being in summer school in Pittsburgh, I could not attend it. My heart reaches out to Adam's family and especially his grandchidren on their loss. I am deeply sorry that I could not attend his funeral, I felt I at least owed him that. And I apologize to his family for not being there. I will definitely miss him and miss seeing him at functions down at the hall. I only wish that I had the opportunity to sing under his direction in Sloboda. I'll miss you Adam!
Mimo Papich
June 26, 2001
On behalf of my family, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Popovich family. Cici Adam was an inspiration to each and every Serb on this continent. He shall always be remembered in our hearts as a gentle, loving soul, with strong convictions. We can already hear his heavenly musical arrangements.
+MEMORY ETERNAL+
Mimo, Mary & Annie Papich
DANELLA WINOVICH
June 26, 2001
THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE IMMENSE VOID THAT IS FELT IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM. HOWEVER, AS WE DREW FROM HIM DURING HIS LIFE WE TAKE ALL HE HAS GIVEN WITH US THROUGHOUT THE REST OF OUR LIVES. WE ARE ALL BETTER PEOPLE FOR HAVING KNOWN HIM......MAYBE THAT IS ETERNITY!
Martha Teshich
June 25, 2001
The contributions that Cici Adam made to the Serbs in this country and Canada are immeasurable. We will treasure his love that he gave unconditionally to all of his family, and the wonderful memories that we have of him. He led us in song after weddings and after funerals. I think he would be happy knowing that this tradition will continue, just as we sang for him these past two days. What would we have done if we did not have our music and songs to comfort us. Just looking around the church during the funeral at the family proved that the lessons of life that Baba and Deda taught their ten children, will continue through all of ours.
Natalie Peinovich
June 24, 2001
He was a genius; he was humble; he was an exacting taskmaster; he was kind; he was loveable. He was my uncle and I remember so many great times singing under his direction in his Sloboda choir (it was HIS choir for 60 years). As a child, memories of singing around the piano, fun with him on family outings at the zoo and his wacky sense of humor. And the time after his brother Marco died and we were both at the wake of another dear family friend when we held each other's hand in a grip that defined our grief. Loved him A WHOLE LOT!
Ljubi Hayden
June 22, 2001
There are not enough superlatives to describe the legacy he leaves behind...we are all richer and better people because of him. He will be GREATLY missed.
Ljubi Ostoich Hayden,one of his many nieces;a daughter of his sister Sophie;one of his sopranos-his favorite section!...grateful to have learned SOOO much from him
Lansing,IL
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YVONNE ORLICH
June 22, 2001
The world lacks enough accolades to bestow on this magnificent man. He was truly a genius. His great love of family, choral and tambura music will live on the hearts and minds of Serbians and other cultural groups for years to come. May he rest in eternal peace.
Nick(Butch) & Dorothy Zatezalo
June 20, 2001
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family on the passing of a great tamburasi.
Steven Paulich
June 19, 2001
My sincerest condolences. Adam was one of the greats and he will be missed.
The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
June 18, 2001
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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