OBITUARY
Ilia Marko
May 18, 1971 – January 2, 2021
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of Ilia Marko, age 49, of Livonia, MI on January 2, 2021. He was born on May 18, 1971 in Albania. He leaves behind his loving wife, Anila Pjeshkazini and two sons, Pirro Marko and Daniel Marko. He was the beloved son of Thanasi and Sterjulla. He is survived by his mother, brother and sisters.
Ilia had a kind, caring heart and was friendly with everyone, even strangers. When things got stressful, he would often tell a joke and say “You have to keep laughing.” He always had a big smile on his face and his big laughter will be profoundly missed, yet always remembered. He studied Architecture in Bucharest, Romania. Ilia moved to the US in 2000 with the dream of being a successful Architect and he did just that with Serra-Marko & Associates, Inc. Architecture was his passion and he worked hard to achieve his dreams, build and expand the company to new levels. He was very detail orientated, always pushed himself and encouraged others to do better. Ilia was extremely dedicated to sharing his knowledge and providing guidance to create a great project.
He loved his family above everything and could always be heard sharing stories of his sons’ accomplishments, conversations with his wife, whom he called his best friend, or fond memories from time spent with his many family members overseas. He dreamed of spending his summers in his new vacation house or in Greece surrounded by his siblings and cousins.
A eulogy for Ilia will be delivered on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 8:30 am at Harry J. Will Funeral Home in Livonia. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Westland with a funeral service at 11:00 am. A burial procession to Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia will follow the service. If you are unable to attend and wish to view the live stream, please scroll down to the scheduled services section below and click on the links to join at the times for the eulogy, funeral service and burial.
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Services
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Eulogy at Funeral Home
Friday, January 8, 2021
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Visitation at Church
Friday, January 8, 2021
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Funeral Service at Church
Friday, January 8, 2021
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Burial
Friday, January 8, 2021
Memories
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ADD A MEMORYDomenico Moceri
January 12, 2021
Ilia was one of my closest friends. He is terribly missed. We had many breakfasts and lunches together and had regular phone calls, just to touch base. I send me sincere condolences to Anila, Perro and Daniel.
Love
Domenico
Constantine Kouros
January 12, 2021
My condolences to the family.
It was a huge loss of cousin Ilia. Will be always unforgettable, a good man, good husband and good father.
We will miss you Ilia.
Rest In Peace up in Paradise!
Constantine Kouros
Kyle and Linda Hollman
January 9, 2021
We enjoyed having Ilia and family as our neighbors on Chestnut Circle. We appreciated how he was willing to meet with our high school daughter who was considering becoming an architect. We pray for God's healing and comfort for his family.
Victor Alexandru Vintilescu
January 9, 2021
This is very sad. Ilia was a really nice guy, always happy and helpful. He was a good man, passionate about his work and a good friend and colleague. I am happy our lives intersected at some point, and I got to know him and learned about a different part of the world through him, and I am also very sad he had to stop now. I'll always remember him.
Vasil Lambro Marko
January 9, 2021
Ngushellime familjes. U prekem shume nga humbja e nipit tone Ilia. Te rroni ta kujtoni. U prefte ne parajse.
Sajmir Luniku
January 8, 2021
Ngushellimet me te sinqerta nga Sajmir , Emin , Fatbardha dhe Gentjan Luniku. Kusherira e dashur e di qe po kaloni momente shume te veshtira. Nuk ka ngushellim te mjaftueshem per keto momente te veshtira. Por ILIA do te jete gjithmone prane zemrave tona , ai do te jete gjithmone aty prane jush , ne çdo moment te jetes tuaj te perditshme , ne çdo moment te veshtire ai do jete aty prane jush . Prezenca e tij do te jete gjithmone prane nesh dhe familles te tij dashur. Une nuk e kam njohur por kur pashe foton pashe nje njeri kaq te embel dhe te dashur. Zoti ka nevoje per njerez kaq te mire. ILIA ti do te jesh gjithmone prane nesh.
Ziso Marko
January 8, 2021
Ngushellime familjes per humbjen e madhe! U prehte ne paqe!
Agron Rexho
January 8, 2021
Anila,Pirro, Daniel,Eli dhe Jorgjin ngushullimet me te thella pir humbjen e Ilias,te roni vete dhe gjith te dashurit .Perqofime Agroni Donika.
Fatos Rexho
January 8, 2021
Ngushellime per Ilian,qofte i paharruar!
Te rroni e ta kujtoni !
Fatos Rexho
Moisi Pjeshkazini
January 8, 2021
E dashur Anila,
U trishtuam pa masë për largimin e parakohshëm të Ilias.
Zoti qoftë me ty dhe familjen tënde! Lutemi për shpirtin e tij të ndrijë pranë Perëndisë!🙏🙏
Ngushëllime të ndjera!
Teta Lida & xhaxhi Moisiu
Mirko Calamani
January 8, 2021
Ngushllime Aniles e Cunave nje humbje shum e madhe .
Ngushellimet dhe per Nenen dhe Motrave te tij.
Pushoft ne paqe.
Shab Haziri
January 8, 2021
My condolences to the family of Ilia. I wish you have the strength to go through of devastating loss. May got give you all the strength you need to go through it and may god give Ilia a peace. Ilia was friend of mine and we new each other by working many projects together over the years. He was kind, respectful and helpful all the times. Always will be remembered as a good friend he was.
Shab Haziri
Irena Alimeri
January 8, 2021
I lehtë i qoftë dheu .Gjithmonë do e kujtoni , nuk harrohet asnjëherë .Ju pastë lënë uratën .Të bëheni të fortë , ta përballoni dhe ta mposhtni dhimbjen e madhe . Shëndet . Ju përshëndes Irena.
ARBIN ALIMERI
January 8, 2021
E DASHUR ANILA !
NGUSHELLIME PER LARGIMIN E PARAKOHSHEM NGA JETA TE DASHURIT TUAJ * ILIA *
ZOTI JU DHENTE FORCE TA KALONI KETE DHIMBJE TE MADHE .
TE RRONI E TA KUJTONI .
Zhani Shapo
January 8, 2021
Lajm i tmershem per te gjithe ne. Qofsh i parajses shoku yne Ilia. Ngushellimet e mia familjes dhe te afermeve.
Anila behu e forte. Zoti qofte me ju.
Stavri Thano
January 8, 2021
Ngushellimet e mia familjes dhe te afermeve. Zoti qofte me ju. U prefsh ne paqe Ilia
Tanya Ward
January 7, 2021
Anila,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My condolences are with you and your family at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely - Tanya Ward -Bank Of America
Alex - Anna Mourgka
January 7, 2021
Anila, Pirro and Daniel
We are so heartbroken for Ilias' loss. He will be missed so much. His smile, his jokes his generosity and hospitality. He was a talented person, a devoted husband and father. We will always cherish the memories we made every summer in Salamina.
Sending our condolences and our love in this time of loss.
Alex , Anna and the girls.
Annemarie Serra
January 7, 2021
I’m Tony Serra’s oldest daughter and I came to know Ilia through my Dad. Their great collaboration made such good sense if you only consider their passion, creativity, drive, integrity, and work ethic. But over the years, it became clear to us that their similarities, and Dad’s admiration and respect for Ilia went well beyond “just” business and extended to their senses of humor, quick laugh, and most of all their deep abiding love and dedication to their families. It all always made such good sense - their friendship and work partnership. Anila, Pirro and Daniel - he loved you so very much! I will keep you, and all who will be grappling with grieving Ilia’s loss, in my prayers. With loving kindness....
Suzanne Serra
January 7, 2021
Dearest Anila, Pirro and Daniel,
I am beyond shocked to hear of Ilia’s passing. Though I haven’t talked to Ilia for a while, whenever I was in town I gave him a call. I know that Tony would have been so proud of the success that Ilia has made of the business! He will be missed by so many. May you be comforted in knowing that so many people loved and cared for him.
With love
Suzanne Serra
Moisi Pjeshkazini
January 7, 2021
E dashur Anila,
U trishtuam pa masë për largimin e parakohshëm të Ilias.
Zoti qoftë me ty dhe familjen tënde!
Lutemi për shpirtin e tij të ndrijë pranë Perëndisë! 🙏🙏
Ngushëllime të ndjera!
Teta Lida & xhaxhi Moisiu
Blerta Rumano
January 7, 2021
Të dashur Anila, Pirro e Daniel
Ju shprehim ngushëllimet tona më të përzemërta për humbjen e njeriut tuaj te dashur, Ilias.
Qoftë i paharruar kujtimi i tij!
Zoti i dhëntë paqe atij në përjetësi dhe ngushëllim zemrave tuaja!
Ngushëllime të gjithë afërmve, nënës, vëllait dhe motrave!
Qofsh i parajsës Ilia🙏🙏 (Blerta & Genti)
John McLeod
January 7, 2021
I want to express my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I only knew Ilia professionally but he was kind, helpful, and very talented. I pray that God brings some comfort during this difficult time.
Shonda Salazar
January 7, 2021
Anila, Pirro and Daniel, to you I send my deepest love and condolences. The love that Ilia had for you and the boys is evident in every decision he made throughout his life. His family was everything to him and the greatest accomplishment of his life. There are many memories to treasure of the vacations taken together, the time spent with the boys and his extended family throughout the world. He put a smile on everyone face when he walked into the room and his sense of humor was infectious. So many of the great memories we have shared of Ilia over this last week has given me a deep respect for a man that lived his life for his wife who was his best friend, and the pride of his life, his two sons, that are truly fine young men. His family was blessed beyond measure by God, to have been given Ilia to be the steward and the shepherd of their family. May your gentle soul Rest In Peace Ilia and may God watch over and protect your family for the rest of their days.
WILLIAM REISDORF
January 7, 2021
Ilia was always laughing. He was a good friend. He will be missed.
Reli Marko
January 6, 2021
Dear Anila, Pirro and Daniel,
You have our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved husband and father. Ilia will always be remembered for his heartfelt smile and genuine personality.
Your family, and especially Ilia, always took the extra step to make us feel so welcomed in your home whenever we visited you in Michigan, filled with diners, wine, great conversations, and we really enjoyed attending college football too. You took the opportunity to visit us here in Canada too many times, like the trips we took to Toronto, Niagara Falls, the hot day we spent at the beach in Grand Bend, and many other unforgettable gatherings. We built so many precious memories during these visits together that will always be cherished. We also had many conversations of trips we wanted to experience together in the future, but you were taken away from us too soon. One day we will meet again, but until then, it is a privilege to call Ilia not only family, but a dear, true friend.
May God bring you comfort during this time of grief and may He fill your hearts with precious memories of joyful times together.
You are close in our thoughts,
Reli, Niktaria, Sophia and Peter Marko
Fabiola BRACE
January 6, 2021
I was so saddened to hear this shocking news and can’t believe I am writing this about Ilia. My heart goes out to you Anila and the boys at this time of grief. I know words can’t take away the hurt you’re feeling, but I want you to know how much me and my family care for you and your family just like Ilia did for my family. Sending you love and strength in this time of loss. I’m honored to remember one of the most respectful people I ever met. May his soul Rest In Peace!!!
Red Gjeci
January 6, 2021
Paç dritën e përjetëshme e të pushoftë shpirti ne paqe !
Je i paharrueshem ...
Paçin djemtë e tu , Pirro e Daniel, dhe zemra jote, Anila , jeten e gjate !
Ngushëllime të përzemërta të gjithë familjes !
Ngushëllime nënës, vëllait e motrave !
Gjithmonë të qeshur do të kujtoj Ilia...
Patti Leoaprdi
January 6, 2021
My heart is heavy for your family's loss. I want you to know that you and your family are thought of and I will hold you in my heart. Be encouraged and know that God holds Ilia in his arms and peace is his covering. God bless you
I've had the pleasure of working with Ilia for the past two decades. He was a kind and caring man. He always had a smile on his face We had many great conversation which without fail lead to laughter. Ilia will truly be missed.
Gerti Pjeshkazini
January 6, 2021
Ilia ishte nje njeri shume bujar dhe i respektuar ne jeten e tij. Anila me vjen shume keq per humbjen qe pesuat dhe shpresoj qe zoti t'ju jap force per kete kaluar kete moment te veshtire.
Ngushellime me te sinqerta Jerina&Gerti.
Robert Saroki
January 6, 2021
I will always remember Ilia for his big heart and smile he alway had.. Gave me good advice and really cared. Became his friend. Very sad to hear.You will be missed. God Bless
kelly butler
January 6, 2021
Anila and boys, I am so sorry for your loss. Ilia was very kind to me when I met him and seemed very caring to his family. He seemed very caring of my sister and her well being also. I have heard stories from Amy and Mikel of how fun he was to be around. I am sending my love to you all
Annette Saylor
January 6, 2021
Ilia was a dear man with a smile always. We will miss his kindnesses & happiness. God bless him
Roger Saylor
January 6, 2021
Prayers and condolences to Anila, Pirro, Daniel, and the entire Marko family. Ilia was a man that liked so much to fill a room with robust laughter - he certainly brought joy to our lives. Prayers and more prayers for him, and for the family. Rest In Peace, Ilia!
Roger, Joe, and Annette
Lori Kline-Closson
January 4, 2021
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father, Pirro. Our hearts ache for you and your family at this very sad time.
With Loving Regards,
Lori and Ray Closson
Hector Ochoa
January 3, 2021
Love you guys . Ilia is a great friend and great person I feel lucky that I consider him a friend . He was so proud of his family and I hope nothing but the best for you