Charles 'Chuck' Mrazovich
November 8, 2020
Hialeah, Florida - Charles 'Chuck' Mrazovich, 96, of Hialeah, Florida, passed away on November 8, 2020.
The funeral service will be held at 6 pm, November 13, 2020 at Fred Hunter's Funeral Home, Hollywood Florida. Reverand Bobby McCann will be officiating. Visitation will be held at 6pm. Burial will follow the funeral in Sebring, Florida for family only.
Chuck was born in Ambridge, Pennsylvania on February 26, 1924. He graduated from Ambridge High School and continued on to receive a Master's Degree in Fine Arts from Eastern Kentucky University.
Chuck was married to Mary Lorraine Neely in 1949; they were married 71 years.
Chuck, a combat war veteran served in the 44th Infantry Division for three years and received a Bronze Star and four Battle Stars for his service including the Battle of the Bulge. After the war he was an NBA player for the Indianapolis Olympians. He went on to become a teacher and basketball coach in Kentucky, and retired from Hialeah High School. He enjoyed playing the Brac in his Tamburitzan band, art, and antiquing. Of his many accomplishments, his joy was coaching his grandchildren and teaching them to play and sing Croatian music.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Mary Neely Mrazovich, son, Vincent Mrazovich (Bette), daughter Vickie Clark (Scott), grandchildren, Timmy King (Nikki), Steve King (Katy), Celine Watson (Dale), Zane Mrazovich, and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, John Mrazovich.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to The Veterans Association of America.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Nov. 12, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Mrazovich

15 Entries

Marcos Gonzalez

June 19, 2021

I was a young 15 year old playing on his JV team as an Immigrant from Cuba. They were difficult times for all .Coach was always a rock and a role Model. He exemplified what this Country should be all about . Had the blessing of being able to speak to him and Mary in his later years . Thank you for your kind heart and example Coach we love you and Mary and we will see you soon . You touched many kids in a positive way . God keep you sir and take it easy on them with those drills up there ! My condolences to Mary and the family . See you soon Coach keep that whistle handy ❤

Richard

June 18, 2021

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. The promise found in 1Tessalonians 4:4 can be a reassuring comfort knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death.

Mary Anna Blum Leverett

May 1, 2021

Don’t know if you remember me and my then husband, Gary Blum, children Dottie & Gary, Jr but I sure remember you, Mary, Vincent and Vicky in Frankfort, Ky as great neighbors, friends and Mr. Softee. So sorry to read of Chuck’s passing and know he will be so missed by all your family and friends as you all are so blessed to have had him for so many years. Hope everyone is well and I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed our friendship in those days. Love to you all.
Mary Anna

Simone Taylor

November 15, 2020

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jan Smith

November 15, 2020

Beloved neighbor and friend to Ray, Betty, Nan, Jan, Rocky (RJ) Smith in Hialeah. Thankful for the visit Jan and Chris had with him and Mary in January 2020. Will always be fondly remembered. Condolences to the family. A life extremely well lived and accomplished. RIP until we meet again.

Marcos

November 15, 2020

RIP coach we love you

S Chambers

November 14, 2020

My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones. 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .

Sharon Hough

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Alicia Butkowski

November 12, 2020

I am honored and blessed to have known Chuck & Mary and have them as part of my life for so many years. Anyone who knew Chuck eas definitely blessed. Here's a pic of Chuck, Mary and me at Calder - fun times!

David Stone

November 12, 2020

I was very fortunate to have had Chuck Mrazovich as my basketball coach at Hialeah High School from 1963-1965. Not only was he a terrific coach but he also was a kind, caring and patient human being. He also was instrumental in helping me receive a scholarship to an excellent college, which ultimately gave me a future here in the U.S. rather than my having to go off to fight in Vietnam. I will forever be grateful to Coach for everything he did for me and my family.

David Stone

November 12, 2020

I was very fortunate to have Chuck Mrazovich as my basketball coach for my junior and senior years at Hialeah High School, from 1963-1965. He was a terrific role model not just as a basketball coach but as a caring, mature human being. He was patient with his players and a great teacher of the sport. In addition, he was instrumental in helping me receive a scholarship to an outstanding college, which ultimately allowed me to have a successful future here at home, rather than ending up fighting in Vietnam. I will forever be grateful to "Coach" for all that he did for me.

Sherry Broom

November 12, 2020

To Mr. Mrazovich's family, I send you my sympathy, along with my heartfelt thanks for sharing this wonderful man with us at Hialeah High. I am a better person for having known him. May you be comforted in knowing his legacy of kindness lives on.

With love and heartfelt condolences,
Sherry Broom
Hialeah High School
Class of ‘78

Sherry Broom

November 12, 2020

HHS Homecoming Week - 1977

Sherry Broom

November 12, 2020

Class of ‘78 30th Reunion - 2008

Sherry Broom

November 12, 2020

THE FOLLOWING IS A POST I PUT ON FACEBOOK REGARDING YOUR BELOVED:

To all of my high school classmates, I share with you the passing of Mr. Chuck Mrazovich at the age of 96. He was our activities director while we attended HHS, but was also a coach and teacher during his time at our school. Under his tenure, he worked hard to provide us with a multitude of fun activities to offset the academic demands, broken hearts, and insecurities that often come with teenage years. He had an understanding of what it took to make a successful school and a happy student body. The dedication and love he displayed for his job and for our school was immense. As a matter of fact, at our 30th reunion, his sweet wife told me he loved us so much, he made a point to attend both our 20th and 30th class reunions. (See attached pictures, as well as a homecoming picture taken at the school in 1977.) Mr. Mrazovich, I thank you for making my life and so many others better and I am happy you were able to live a long, full life you were so deserving of. May you now rest in peace. ❤

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