Bob Brkovich

61 years. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a brief illness on July 22, 2018. Beloved son of Stevo (1987) and Mara Brkovich. Loving brother to Mike (Milan) of Windsor, Don (Dragan) and wife Rene of Las Vegas. Will be sadly missed by his uncle Nikola Ninkovic and many relatives in Trebinje, Herzegovina and Kumovi and friends in Canada and the USA. It was his strong Serbian Orthodox Faith that guided him throughout his life. He was a lifelong member of the Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Church were he served as Treasurer on the church executive for more than 30 years. He served as the First Vice President of the Serbian National Shield Society the oldest Serbian organization in Canada, he was a founding member of the Serbian Community Centre, he was a regular volunteer for the huge Serbian Day gatherings in Niagara Falls and was also a member of the Serbian Heritage Museum Board. Bob was the President of the Local Branch 345 of the Serb National Federation and wrote regularly for the American Srbobran and with his prolific pen he wrote articles in almost every issue of the Voice of the Canadian Serbs and submitted articles to the newspaper Srbija. Bob supported his community in many other ways including being involved in many other organizations, far too many to list. He read voraciously and had an encyclopedic memory. He had the historic details of Windsor's Serbian Community at his fingertips. In times of sadness he responded by writing countless eulogies for parishioners at Gracanica and St Dimitrije Serbian Orthodox Churches. His loss will be mourned by his family, friends and countless people whom he helped out in many ways. He was a good Samaritan who had a soft spot in his heart for anyone in need, this was evident as he regularly offered a helping hand to the elderly by driving them to medical appointments, assisting them with groceries and stepping forward to help them when they suffered a loss in the family. Bob was a proud and devoted Canadian who supported many local charities with the help of this brother Mike. The success of Mike's businesses are due in part to Bob's diligence, hard work and loyalty to his family. He worked side by side with his brother Mike for 35 years. The essence of his goodness, honesty, up rightness, humility is based in the traditional Serbian upbringing by his loving parents. Bob lived a life of honour, modesty and simplicity. What you saw is what you got. Quiet in demeanor, he was a courteous, generous, kind and considerate person to everyone who knew him. Our home, our lives and our community are empty now, but Bob's passing only magnifies his presence and his contribution. May he rest in peace in the embrace of the Lord. He will be missed by his family and friends always "Vjecnaja Pamjat". A special Thanks to Dr. Pat Smith and Dr John Menardi. In Lieu of flowers, donations to Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Church, 1960 Meldrum Road, Windsor, Ont N8W 4E2 or Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare "Palliative Care", 1453 Prince Road, Windsor, Ont N9C 3Z4 would be appreciated by the family. At Bob’s request there will be no public visitation. A Private Family Service has taken place followed by the interment at Victoria Memorial Gardens. The Very Rev Fr Milan Jovanovic officiated. Please join us in remembering Bob by visiting his memorial at www.andersonfuneralhomewindsor.com Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (519-254-3223) entrusted to arrangements