James MILJEVIC

MILJEVIC, James “Jim“ - Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side at the Welland Hospital on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Rose (nee Belcastro) for over 50 years. Loving father of Joanne Massiah (Chris) and Margaret Weigel (Glenn). Cherished grandfather of Alex, Max, Bryan and Stephanie. Dear brother-in-law of Meco Belcastro (Anita), Boxer Belcastro (Meg), Pat Belcastro, Minnie Lustri (Albert), Hilda Belcastro, Linda Duzel (Tony) and Victor Belcastro (Lori). He will be lovingly remembered by his family in Croatia and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jovan and Ivana Miljevic and his brother Ivan Roncevich, mother and father- in-law Angela and Joseph Belcastro, brothers-in-law Sam, Babe and Cheach Belcastro, and sister-in-law Grace Belcastro. Jim was welcomed by the Italian community and was an active member of The Sons of Italy Dante Lodge, and a regular face at Pasta Night. Jim and Rose enjoyed life, spending time with family and friends and travelling to Florida every year. Jim always had a good time and made friends wherever he went. The family will receive their friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy will be held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Cancer Research or St. Mary's Church Building Fund. on line memories and condolences at www.jjpatterson.ca As a memorial tribute, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows - memories live. 11470584