Nicholas Miljevich Obituary

Nicholas "Nikola" Mijo Miljevich (AKA) Babe, Cigar and Big Nick Sept. 24, 1925 - Sept. 15, 2010 Nicholas Mijo Miljevich passed away peacefully at the family home in Saratoga on September 15th, at the age of 84. He was preceded by his loving parents Mijo and Anna Miljevich - his brother Chris and sister-in-law Violet (Sulaver), brother-in-law John Gacanich. He is survived by his loving sister Mary Gacanich, his five sons; Mitch, Luke, Chris, Zar and Nicky Jr. His 4 grandchildren Max and Alex, Mara and Savo, his nephew Ted and wife Jeannine and his niece Christine and husband Keith, and numerous cousins and friends both here and in the "Old Country" former Yugoslavia. He was a graduate of Los Gatos High School class of 1943. He served his country as a Merchant Marine during World War II. Though born and raised in Saratoga, Nicholas was an avid traveler, farmer, and a big game hunter and enjoyed a life of luxury around the country. He was an avid speaker and could tell you stories of his life experiences and adventures that many of us could only dream of. Spearheading various business ventures throughout his life, to include the Cloud 9 Restaurant and the Polar King Produce Stand, the farming of prunes and apricots was his true calling. Truly a man's man, self styled and determined, above all Nikola truly enjoyed the company of family and friends during a long and storied lifetime. He was a member of the First Serbian Benevolent Society/Dushan Silni for 66 years, Amslaves Men's Club Charter Member 1948, Native Sons of the Golden West, Slovenian American Benevolent Society, Serbian Club Omladina, Saratoga Volunteer Fire District, Past president and vocal member of Saint Archangel Michael Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church of Saratoga. Memorial Service will be held Friday September 24, at 7:00 p.m. at the Saint Archangel Michael Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church Hall. 18870 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 - 408-867-4876. Funeral and Interment Saturday, September 25, 11:00 a.m. at the Serbian Cemetery, 1801 Hillside Blvd., Colma, CA 94014 (650) 755-2453. Services will take place outside of the chapel, Dutcha immediately following services. Nicholas enjoyed flowers and gardening, though in lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the First Serbian Benevolent Society P.O. Box 2123 Menlo Park, CA 94025 650-755-2453. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of DARLING FISCHER Chapel of the Hills, Los Gatos, CA 408-354-7740.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Sep. 19, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Miljevich

9 Entries

Vera Boyovich

September 24, 2010

Our deepest condolences, prayers and love to all the Miljevich family.
We have many fond and thankful memories and I will truly miss my pal Nick.
Vera Boyovich, Radmila & Alex

September 24, 2010

I wish to express my condolences to the Miljevich family on Nick's passing. My mother, Marion Ljepava Cunningham, and her brothers, Arch & Don, had a life-long relationship with Nick. We always enjoyed his home visits (his cigar...not so much!) Personally, I loved his booming voice and chuckled at his larger-than-life personality. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed.
Patricia Cunningham Cirell, Tucson,AZ

Steve Sabanovich

September 22, 2010

I knew Nick most of my life. He was a dear friend to my father Wm. Sabanovich.
He was always making the rounds with his visitations.Nick always had great stories and will be missed.
Condolances to all the Miljevich family.
Steve & Peggy Sabanovich
Athens, Greece

Gary Clark

September 21, 2010

My condolences to the family and friends of Nick Miljevich.

I knew Nick through my involvement with the Saratoga Fire Department, and our mutual friend George Novakovich who passed a number of years ago.

I always thought that Nick would live to be 100 and still be able to tell stories. He was a true raconteur, and he liked to have a good meal, a drink or two, and a good quality Churchill style cigar.

When it is time for me to pass, I hope to see Nick on the other side, handing me about three fingers of good whiskey in a cut crystal glass, and a one of those Churchill "claro" style cigars. We will swap stories.

Nick was a good and generous friend to many people, and all of us will miss him.

September 20, 2010

On behalf of the DiFiore family, we offer our condolences to the Miljevich family. We never got tired of Nick's stories. We will remember Nick as being a great friend to our late dad and grandfather, Skeets and Dominic.

September 20, 2010

On behalf of our family, we would like to express our deep condolences to the passing away of our friend Nick. We will all cherish our fond and loving memories of Nick. Our prayers for strength, comfort and peace to family and friends.

Blessings,
Lisa Hughes (Bilich Family)

Barbara Camarda-Wesley

September 19, 2010

On behalf of my parents, Pete and Evelyn Camarda who have both passed away 10 months apart this past year, I send to the Family my condolences. Nick would visit them in Cupertino over the past year and they all loved to talk about their days growing up in such a great City. Such stories they had!

Ken Hodel

September 19, 2010

I know I will miss all the tales he told during the family Holiday gatherings. Safe journey, and thanks for the memories.

Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills

September 18, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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