Anthony Vukov
Anthony J. Vukov, age 82, died unexpectedly on August 22, 2010, in Kirkland, WA, after four weeks of diagnosis and treatment at Evergreen Hospital where he received outstanding care by the doctors and nurses there. He was born September 23, 1927 – in Zlarin, Croatia (the former Yugoslavia). Parents Maria Alfier Vukov and father Nikola Vukov predeceased him as did his wife of 20 years, Sandra Vukov,
Anthony and his sister Sonja Rossman taken at their 50th College Reunion at Seattle University in 2009
Anthony Vukov and sister Sonja Rossman. Taken at Croatia Fest, Seattle Center, October 2009. In front of display featuring the immigrant story of mother Maria Alfier Vukov, father Nikola Vukov and Anthony Vukov
He received an Education degree from Seattle University in 1959; and he completed graduate work in history at both Seattle U. and the University of Washington. Anthony was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in Germany during the Korean War in the 1950s.
He retired from the Edmonds School District after 30 years of teaching. He was a beloved high school history teacher at both Edmonds and Woodway high schools. A recent letter from an appreciative former student was found prominently displayed at his home. He greatly enjoyed bringing alive world and European history to his students and they often communicated their appreciation to him through the years for the solid educational foundation he imparted to them.
Family gathers at display of Croatian Immigrant Women featuring Anthony's mother, Maria Alfier Vukov. Taken at Croatia Fest, October 2009
He was a member of the Edmonds Teachers Assn, the NEA, and the CFU. Anthony was an avid contract bridge player playing up until his hospitalization and was a long-time member of the American Contract Bridge League. He also enjoyed playing poker with a group of “old pals.”
Other memberships included the Edmonds Teachers Assn, the NEA, and the CFU. He was a benefactor of the Pacific NW Ballet, and had a life-long love of the Arts.
He also enjoyed playing golf and loved watching golf matches and major league baseball – especially the Seattle Mariners.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 2, 2010, at 10:30 AM, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9622 20th Ave. SW, Seattle 98106. Sea committal will take place later in Croatia. Memorial donations may be made to the village church on Zlarin, Mary’s Assumption Church (Crkva Marijinog Uznešenja), c/o Rossmans, 13605 SE 1st St., Bellevue, WA 98005.
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Please accept our condelences at the death of your beloved family member.
I got to know him very well while forming and working with the Croatian American Foundation.
He will be missed by many.
Warm regards,
alma plancich
Ante,
Neka ti budne “SRETAN PUT”, I Nama” SRETAN OSTANAK.”
Dorothy Jurgich, Kaloper
Darinka Djurdjic
Her reply is in the Serbo-Croatian language: She says may you have a safe passage and for all of us a safe and happy abode or homecoming.
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Dorothy Jurgich Kaloper and Darinka Djurdjic
My deepest sympathy, Sonja. I know you will miss Tony. I am grateful to have seen you at the Opera recently. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Lovingly, mary Murphy
My thoughts and prayers to you, Sonja and your family. Lovingly, Mary Murphy
Sonja:
My sincere condolences to you for your loss. The passing of family and friends is difficult because life as we knew it is forever changed. Although we have not had an opportunity to visit in many a decade, old friends are really never forgotten or out of mind. Please know your family is in my prayers.
Hunter Haselton
Sonja. I am sorry for your loss. It was nice that you were able to be with him . Take care . My thoughts are with you. Sharon
Sonja, So sorry to get your email about your brother. It makes you think that their are not to many left in Seattle born in Zlarin. My thoughts are with you and your family. Janie
Sonja….after contacting Mr. Vukov by email and later on the phone I left for a vacation to Europe, promising myself upon my return that I would take him out to lunch, which I had intended to do next week. I was shocked, therefore, to learn that he had passed but thank fate that I contacted him prior to his death. He was the kind of instructor our schools should all hope to have on their staff: brillaint, encouraging, challenging and inspirational. I am glad that his ashes will be spread in the country he still loved. I know that you were close and know how much he appreciated you and your family. Thank you for assisting me in contacting him afetr all those long years.
Debbie
Sonja
I am praying for you, for Tony, and for the whole family. I am so sorry to miss the Mass as I am in Michigan at present. Know that I am remembering Tony and I am with you in spirit.
Karen