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Ivan Pecic Obituary
Ivan Pecic, 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, after a long illness.
He was born the youngest of seven children in Velika Kikinda, Yugoslavia (Serbia) on February 10, 1922. He arrived in the United States in 1957, and came to Akron in 1959 to work at Akron General Hospital. He retired in 1985 after 26 years of service.
Ivan is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maria; sons, Bogdan (Barbara J.) and Bill (Barbara G.) of Raleigh, N.C.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd. on Thursday, July 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Interment and private family burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 2580 Romig Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, Ohio 44333, in memory of Ivan Pecic. Funeral home map, directions, and the Pecic Family condolence book are available at www.bacherfuneralhome.com.(Bacher, 330-644-0024)
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Memories and Condolences
for Ivan Pecic
Christine Bremer
July 6, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Cathy Duffy
July 5, 2008
Dear Bogden,
On behalf of the Cath lab staff, please know that we share in your sorrow and hope that your memories serve to somewhat ease the pain of your loss. Cathy Duffy and staff
Kim (Biber) O'Toole
July 5, 2008
My thoughts are prayers are with your family. Though I'm technically not related to any of you other than Mike, I still consider you part of my family. Keep your chin up!
Cecil Green
July 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Renee & D.J. Pinkley
July 3, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. We will be praying for you during this difficult time.
Fred and Beth Specht
July 3, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Ivan was a fine man, a true gentleman, and a valued member of the Akron General team. I will always remember his kindness and sense of humor. He will be missed by many.
Bacher Funeral Home
July 3, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Cuy. Falls Gen. Hospital ICU/ CCU STAFF
July 2, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Filly Tomba
July 2, 2008
Ria,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have always respected Ivan for the leadership he provided. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Milan, Beba & Family Novkovic
July 2, 2008
Dearest Ria and all the Family:
Your loss is our loss too. We are reminiscing of old times and treasure our memories...We share your grief.
You are in our hearts and prayers.
I am asked to convey condolences and sympathy from our mutual old friend from Paris, Sveto Vulic.
April (Brown) Minnick
July 2, 2008
My prayers are with you all....Ivan will be sadly missed. He will be in our hearts forever..I have wonderful memories of him when I was growing up and of the LOVELY family he created..Thank you for that!!
Howard Kent
July 2, 2008
To The Entire Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Howard Kent
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