Borislav Boris Bresich

BORISLAV D. BRESICH "Boris" Age 86, of Crown Point, IN, passed away at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, on Thursday-Dec. 11, 2014. He was born in Serbia (former Yugoslavia) to the Late Dimitrija & Marija (Zilic) Bresic, on July 8, 1928. In 1950, he immigrated to the U.S., and eventually settled in Gary, IN. Boris was married to Bernice (Nee Savich), and together, they began raising a family. Boris was first employed at the Budd Company in Gary--from where he retired in 1982. Back in 1963, he became an original founding member of St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Cathedral--where he remained active in several capacities throughout his lifetime. Many will remember the dedicated role he played at St. Elijah Hall--during an era which hosted many large crowds at various social events. He was also lifelong, founding member of S.N.F. Lodge #170-"Srbija." In addition, he faithfully served the Lake County Health Department--past his retirement age. Dating back to the heyday times of the Glen Park section, Boris was a dedicated staff member of the former, well-patronized, Savich's Bar. His beloved Wife Bernice preceded him in death in 1995--along with Infant Son-Ronald, & Siblings--Zagorka Bresich, M.D., Verica Krnich and Momcilo & Rade Bresich. Boris is survived by his Loving Children: Michael (Dawn) Bresich, of Noblesville, IN and Kathryn Bresich of Chicago; Grandchildren: David and Daniella Bresich; Sister-in-law, Dorothy Savich of Merrillville; Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, from 2-7 PM at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point. A Pomen Service will be offered at 5 PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, Directly at 10 AM at St. Elijah Cathedral, (8700 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN) with V. Rev. Aleksandar Novakovic, officiating. Following a Memorial Luncheon at St. Elijah--interment will take place at Montrose Cemetery in Chicago. Special thanks to Boris' caregivers Louis Lim, Mary Grace Dy, and his physician David Mehlman, M.D. for their compassionate care provided to Boris. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be donated to St Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church. May His Memory Be Eternal ! For further information, please phone Savich & Semplinski Directors at Burns Funeral Home (219) 769-0044

Borislav Boris Bresich

July 8, 1928 - December 11, 2014