Born in Dragove, Croatia, he resided in France for 2 years before moving to New Jersey in the early 1960s. He settled in Howell and resided there since 1985.
Prior to retiring in 1997, he was a butcher for many years.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years, Mladenka in 2004 and by his son, Darko in 1989.
Surviving is a daughter, Rose Jackson and her husband Edward of Howell; a grandson Joe Milisic of Howell; a sister Ljubica Viducic of Cliffside Park; 2 brothers: Petar and Ive of Croatia; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends may visit D’Elia Funeral Home, Rte. 70 & Vermont Ave., Lakewood on Friday from 5-9PM.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday at 10:30AM at Holy Family RC Church, Lakewood. Burial will immediately follow at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery, Lakewood. For more information, or to post a tribute online, please visit www.deliafuneralhome.com.
