John Mitovich

Vje´cnaja Pamjat! May his memory be eternal. With the Saints give rest, O Christ, to the soul of Thy servant, +John, where there is neither sickness, nor sorrow, nor sighing, but life everlasting.

My wife Nadine and I were friends of John and Becky in Rockford IL where he headed our Chamber of Commerce. I was proud and pleased to serve on its Board and as its President at the time. He was a breath of fresh air in the business community for many of us, while irritating the old guard who protected the status quo. I traveled with John to Chamber events in Washington DC and to appear before a retreat of the Dubuque IA Chamber, among other times we were together. I hated to see him...

There are so many things I will never forget. The memories I have of Punka only consist of the best ones, the good ones. This makes me so happy, that not one memory or thought of Punka isn't one that makes me smile.
Punka was a great grandfather. His visits are some of my fondest memories--i can find their details in my 3rd grade diary! Haha. He was so special to all of us and always did whatever he could to let us have a good time, or a good laugh.
His love for the Lord was astounding....

June 2, 2007, on this day of his funeral, I humbly offer in his memory, the traditional Orthodox prayer sung during funeral services and Prayer Services for the Dead (Parastos). In English: "Among the Saints give rest, O Christ, to the soul of thy servant where no pain exists, nor grief, nor sighing, but life everlasting." In Serbian: "So svjatimi u pokoj, Hriste dusu raba tvojego, idjeze njest boljezan ni pecal ni vozdihanije no zizah bezko ne cnaja." Truly a wonderful man, my Uncle John...

The world lost a true soldier in the passing of John Mitovich. He dearly loved his God , his country and his family. He was a great example to his family and to his friends. My first memory of John was when I met him for the first time in Texas. He had such a great presence and confidence that exuded from him. You knew he was a man of importance. But most of all it was his love he exuded for his family. John was also so generous and loving to all his grandchildren whom he loved so much...and...

My Uncle John with his passing brings up special memories for me. My mother Sophia always told me of how proud she was of her youngest brother. He was the only one to go to college and set a great example for his nieces and nephews. My uncle would often come to visit our family in clearwater florida. He was really good with kids and my children would always be so entertained when he visited.

Uncle John, I know you are at peace now. I am so proud to have been your nephew.

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I was so saddened to hear of John's passing. I will never forget my first venture in the "working world" working at SACIA for John. He was the epitome of what a "employer/boss" should be. I enjoyed every day I spent working with him and will never forget the reference he gave to my current employer upon my moving to Hartford..."if I only had a helicopter to fly Cheryl back and forth to work I would". I got the job based on his reference and am still here 20 years later. "Thank you John...

We are so sadden by the death of Jon's Father. Please know that our thoughts and prayers for the entire family are with you in your time of grief. We know that your memories will bring you comfort.

Vicki, Peter, Kalyn and Peter--I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father/grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you.