Mr. Nikola Despinich

September 10, 1927 - June 28, 2016

Nikola Despinich, 88, born in Otisic, Dalmatia, beloved husband of Dragica, nee Trkulja; loving father of Milorad (Yvonne) and Momcilo (Dragana). Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Michael, Melanie, Nicolina, Zachary; dear brother of Bosa, Dara, Marija, Milan and Petar and the late Draginja, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews here and in Serbia. Survived by Kumovi and dear friends. Nikola was a WWII Veteran serving with the Serbian Chetniks in Yugoslavia in the Dinara Chetnik Division, fighting on the side of the Allies. He was a member of Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, the Movement of Serbian Chetniks Ravne Gore, the Serbian National Federation, supporting member of SSS Branko Radichevich and retired employee of the Chicago and North Western Railroad. Visitation Saturday, July 2, 9 a.m. Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 5701 Redwood Chicago. Funeral Service (Opelo) Saturday, July 2 10:00 a.m. at Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral. Interment St. Sava Cemetery Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral.