Novakovic Family History &amp; Genealogy

Rado Novakovic Jun 5, 1886 - Aug 1976 Ellwood City, Pennsylvania

Rado Novakovic of Ellwood City, Lawrence County, PA was born on June 5, 1886, and died at age 90 years old in August 1976.

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Zvonimir Novakovic Sep 7, 1893 - Apr 1966 New York, New York

Zvonimir Novakovic of New York, New York County, NY was born on September 7, 1893, and died at age 72 years old in April 1966.

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Branko Novakovic Feb 14, 1895 - Dec 1985 Miami Beach, Florida

Branko Novakovic of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, FL was born on February 14, 1895, and died at age 90 years old in December 1985.

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Bojana Novakovic Jan 18, 1900 - Dec 1983 Astoria, New York

Bojana Novakovic of Astoria, Queens County, NY was born on January 18, 1900, and died at age 83 years old in December 1983.

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Nevenka Novakovic Jun 20, 1902 - Aug 17, 1994 Miami Beach, Florida

Nevenka Novakovic of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, FL was born on June 20, 1902, and died at age 92 years old on August 17, 1994.

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Milojko Novakovic 1903 - 1982 Geelong, Australia

Milojko Novakovic of Geelong Australia was born in 1903, and died at age 79 years old in 1982 in Geelong.

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Drago Novakovic Aug 12, 1905 - Jan 1979 Wheaton, Illinois

Drago Novakovic of Wheaton, Du Page County, Illinois was born on August 12, 1905, and died at age 73 years old in January 1979.

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Joseph Novakovic Sep 20, 1906 - Aug 12, 1989

Joseph Novakovic was born on September 20, 1906, and died at age 82 years old on August 12, 1989.

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Dusan Novakovic Mar 3, 1906 - Apr 1987 Europe

Dusan Novakovic of Europe was born on March 3, 1906, and died at age 81 years old in April 1987.

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John Novakovic Jul 10, 1906 - Oct 25, 1994 Beaver, Pennsylvania

John Novakovic of Beaver, Beaver County, PA was born on July 10, 1906, and died at age 88 years old on October 25, 1994.

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Danica Novakovic Oct 31, 1906 - Aug 1968 Wilmerding, Pennsylvania

Danica Novakovic of Wilmerding, Allegheny County, PA was born on October 31, 1906, and died at age 61 years old in August 1968.

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Alentine Novakovic (Born circa 1915) Aleska Novakovic (Mar 11, 1908 - May 1978) Boja Novakovic (Jun 18, 1922 - Jun 12, 1994) Bojana Novakovic (Jan 18, 1900 - Dec 1983) Boza Novakovic Bozidar Novakovic (Jan 6, 1908 - Jul 1969) Branko Novakovic (Feb 14, 1895 - Dec 1985) Christine Novakovic (Born circa 1970) Danica Novakovic Dragan Novakovic (Nov 14, 1927 - May 15, 1999) Drago Novakovic (Aug 12, 1905 - Jan 1979) Dragoslav Novakovic Dusan Novakovic Edna Novakovic (Feb 21, 1923 - Nov 23, 2004) Emily Novakovic (Sep 12, 1923 - Sep 25, 2001) Esther Novakovic (Jan 16, 1921 - Sep 18, 2006) Fatima Novakovic (Sep 2, 1957 - Jul 6, 1999) Frances Novakovic Franziska Novakovic (1919 - 1984) Georg Novakovic (Nov 10, 1920 - Aug 17, 2009) George Novakovic Hristina Novakovic (Aug 20, 1930 - Oct 25, 2004) Ilia Novakovic Ivana Novakovic (Jul 29, 1920 - Oct 20, 2005) Jelica Novakovic John Novakovic Joseph Novakovic Jove Novakovic (1945 - 1973) Jovo Novakovic (1945 - 1973) Julia Novakovic (May 19, 1918 - May 1987) Katharina Novakovic (Apr 17, 1930 - Mar 24, 1997) Kathleen Novakovic (Nov 11, 1946 - Oct 6, 2004) Koznjak Novakovic Kristina Novakovic (1925 - 1977) Leokadia Novakovic (Oct 22, 1922 - Dec 1987) Ljiljana Novakovic (Born circa 1956) Ljubivoje Novakovic (May 24, 1919 - Oct 9, 2001) Maria Novakovic Mario Novakovic (Aug 16, 1920 - Sep 25, 1996) Marko Novakovic (1918 - 1970) Michael Novakovic (May 31, 1932 - Sep 1, 2022) Mika Novakovic

Milan Novakovic Milano Novakovic (May 15, 1885 - May 1976) Mildred Novakovic (Aug 14, 1909 - Feb 1979) Mile Novakovic (1935 - 1979) Milivoje Novakovic Miljana Novakovic Milka Novakovic Milojko Novakovic (1903 - 1982) Milos Novakovic (Jun 20, 1925 - Dec 3, 2010) Milutin Novakovic (Dec 20, 1919 - Sep 4, 2002) Miodrag Novakovic Mirko Novakovic (Jan 28, 1928 - May 1978) Mladen Novakovic (Mar 19, 1910 - Aug 23, 2007) Momcilo Novakovic Monica Novakovic (Mar 19, 1951 - Jul 19, 1998) Natalija Novakovic (Mar 15, 1913 - Aug 1998) Nevenka Novakovic (Jun 20, 1902 - Aug 17, 1994) Nikodin Novakovic (Jul 5, 1932 - Jan 30, 2008) Nikola Novakovic Olga Novakovic (Oct 14, 1923 - Oct 1989) Oseph Novakovic (Born circa 1916) Paula Novakovic (Aug 22, 1921 - Apr 1986) Pauline Novakovic (Aug 1, 1910 - May 28, 1990) Petar Novakovic Rado Novakovic (Jun 5, 1886 - Aug 1976) Sava Novakovic (Jan 24, 1909 - Feb 1992) Shur Novakovic Slavko Novakovic (Jul 12, 1946 - Oct 1979) Slobodan Novakovic (Dec 21, 1946 - Apr 28, 2009) Stanko Novakovic (Oct 15, 1910 - Aug 1980) Stella Novakovic (Nov 21, 1908 - Dec 12, 1996) Stephen Novakovic (Born circa 1922) Steve Novakovic (Nov 3, 1924 - Jan 1986) Stojan Novakovic (Aug 13, 1943 - Dec 15, 2010) Suzanne Novakovic (Jan 6, 1935 - Oct 24, 2009) Valentine Novakovic (Jan 13, 1915 - Apr 21, 2005) Vidoje Novakovic (Jun 3, 1909 - May 11, 1994) William Novakovic Zagorka Novakovic (Jan 9, 1921 - Oct 14, 2006) Zlatko Novakovic (1955 - 1974) Zvonimir Novakovic (Sep 7, 1893 - Apr 1966)

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Michael Novakovic

A Pilgrim for Freedom
by Michael Novakovic
Novakovic Publishing

book review by Dylan Ward

"For seven years we had endured war and migration while finding ways to stay together as a family. The war experience only deepened our bonds. The war could not break us up, even if it did briefly at times when we went in separate directions with each parent during artillery attacks or in a combat environment. As much as our purpose during the war was to stay together as a family, the point of migrating to America was to find a safe and free home."
A comfortable and beautiful life by the Adriatic Sea is disrupted by armed conflict forcing young Michael and his family to flee from Split, Yugoslavia. Escaping into the mountains of northern Italy, they begin a long and difficult journey through war-torn Europe in search of normalcy and a home. Surrounded by violence, gunfire, bombs, and famine, Michael relies on smarts and creativity for survival. Then a chance encounter with an American fighter pilot that inadvertently saves his life instills in him a lifelong admiration for the United States military.

Arriving to Ellis Island on Christmas Eve, 1949, Michael faces a new life and new prospects in America. On his path to becoming a citizen, he finds work, finishes high school, and soon attends Syracuse University where he meets his future wife, Phebe. He joins and is welcomed into the United States Air Force, swearing by oath to serve with pride and honor. Throughout his military career, he dedicates himself to the continuing fight against communism before finally transitioning from military to civilian life and newfound success as a businessman.

In this timely memoir, Novakovic blends together a deep and richly layered narrative of political and familial history. Through Novakovic's firsthand experience we are guided on an arduous pilgrimage demonstrating the sacrifices made by refugees and immigrants seeking freedom. Detailing key moments of his career and life, Novakovic is clearly humbled by and appreciates the opportunities he's been given and feels indebted to America. The fondness for his country and love for his family is evident through his memories as he examines and juxtaposes his new and past identities. His tale will certainly inspire and appeal to fans of historical autobiographies.

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Michael Novakovic

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Novakovic Michael Age 90, died peacefully on September 1, 2022 at his home in Villanova with family by his side. Born on May 31, 1932 in Croatia, Mike immigrated to the United States in 1949 as a post-WW II refugee at the age of 17 with his mother, father, and siblings.

Mike graduated from Bronx High School and matriculated to Syracuse University where he met and married his surviving wife of 66 years, Phebe Sharp Baner Novakovic. After Mike and Phebe graduated from Syracuse, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force in which he served until retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1978.

Fluent in multiple languages, he served as an intelligence officer in Europe for over eight years at the height of the Cold War and had a tour in Vietnam in 1969, where he earned a Bronze Star with Valor. Following retirement from the Air Force, he started a small manufacturing company with facilities in two underserved areas in Pennsylvania and Mississippi.

For nearly 25 years, he provided employment opportunities to members of these communities, especially veterans and those with disabilities. Mike chronicled his journey in a 2016 published memoir, A Pilgrim for Freedom, which received a Kirkus Starred Review.

His childhood and wartime experiences of the tyranny of totalitarianism fueled a life-long gratitude for the protection and promise of the United States. Mike's love of country manifested itself in his military service and active support of veterans' causes locally and nationally.

Both his Air Force and small business careers represented different, but important ways he could give back to the nation he so loved. Mike's love and devotion to his family was total and steadfast. There was no stauncher ally and no greater defender of those he loved than Mike.

Memories of his hearty laugh, quick wit and demonstrative affection will endure with all those who knew and loved him. In addition to his wife Phebe, Mike is survived by their daughter Phebe Nevenka Novakovic (David) and son Michael Branko Novakovic (MaryBeth); grandchildren Alexandra Graves (Stephen), Natasha Jack (David), Sophia Chesnut (Benjamin), Michaela Novakovic (fiancé Anthony) and Nikolas Novakovic, as well as six great- grandchildren: David Jack, William Jack, Phebe Graves, Elizabeth Jack, Samuel Graves and Luke Chesnut. He is also survived by his brother Paul (Julie). Mike imparted his love of country and devotion to family to all who knew and loved him.

Michael M. Novakovic was born in Yugoslavia but his family left under duress. He eventually came to the United States, where he attended Syracuse University and joined ROTC. He served with the US Air Force for 26 years, retiring with the rank of Colonel in Air Force intelligence. He went on to establish a very successful business in developing heat-resistant paint and ran it until he retired.

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Michael Novakovic

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Son Michael Novakovic, Jr, with Ian Oliver Martin as fellow Commading Officers of the USAF Intelligence Corps.

Michael Novakovic, Jr. is center, surrounded by Operational Intelligence Commanders, of the 6917th Electronic Security Group, of the Electronic Security Command, United States Air Force. Ian Oliver Martin, is in a beige sweater and white shirt. Jackie Majia is in front draped by a whiter over-sweater. Elizabeth Pelky is in a blue sweater on Jackie's right shouder. Jay Bacchuber is on Jackie's left shoulder with an upside down triangle on his sweater. In red is Kim Hagen. In black is Melanie Mercadal. The officer with his eyes closed is Mike Page. The photo was taken in a USAF officer's residence at San Vito dei Normanni Air Station: The approximate location was in or near this point:

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Michael Novakovic

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Michael Novakovic Obituary
Novakovic Michael Age 90, died peacefully on September 1, 2022 at his home in Villanova with family by his side. Born on May 31, 1932 in the former Yugoslavia (Croatia), Mike immigrated to the United States in 1949 as a post-WW II refugee at the age of 17 with his mother, father, and siblings. Mike graduated from Bronx High School and matriculated to Syracuse University where he met and married his surviving wife of 66 years, Phebe Sharp Baner Novakovic. After Mike and Phebe graduated from Syracuse, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force in which he served until retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1978. Fluent in multiple languages, he served as an intelligence officer in Europe for over eight years at the height of the Cold War and had a tour in Vietnam in 1969, where he earned a Bronze Star with Valor. Following retirement from the Air Force, he started a small manufacturing company with facilities in two underserved areas in Pennsylvania and Mississippi. For nearly 25 years, he provided employment opportunities to members of these communities, especially veterans and those with disabilities. Mike chronicled his journey in a 2016 published memoir, A Pilgrim for Freedom, which received a Kirkus Starred Review. His childhood and wartime experiences of the tyranny of totalitarianism fueled a life-long gratitude for the protection and promise of the United States. Mike's love of country manifested itself in his military service and active support of veterans' causes locally and nationally. Both his Air Force and small business careers represented different, but important ways he could give back to the nation he so loved. Mike's love and devotion to his family was total and steadfast. There was no stauncher ally and no greater defender of those he loved than Mike. Memories of his hearty laugh, quick wit and demonstrative affection will endure with all those who knew and loved him. In addition to his wife Phebe, Mike is survived by their daughter Phebe Nevenka Novakovic (David) and son Michael Branko Novakovic (MaryBeth); grandchildren Alexandra Graves (Stephen), Natasha Jack (David), Sophia Chesnut (Benjamin), Michaela Novakovic (fiancé Anthony) and Nikolas Novakovic, as well as six great- grandchildren: David Jack, William Jack, Phebe Graves, Elizabeth Jack, Samuel Graves and Luke Chesnut. He is also survived by his brother Paul (Julie). Mike imparted his love of country and devotion to family to all who knew and loved him. Memorial services will be held on September 10 at 2 P.M. at Ardmore United Methodist Church, 200 Argyle Road, Ardmore, PA 19003. An interment service will be held on a future date at Haleyville Cemetery, 998-1098 Steep Run Road, Millville, NJ 08332 In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Michael Novakovic to the Veterans Legacy Fund at Syracuse University. Donations may be sent to Syracuse University, 640 Skytop Road 2nd Floor, Syracuse NY 13244 or online at

. www.chadwickmckinney.com

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Novakovic Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Novakovic family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 81 people with the last name Novakovic that have a birth and death date listed.

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Oldest Novakovics

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Dusan Novakovic May 12, 1912 - Jan 23, 2009 Avon, Ohio

Dusan Novakovic of Avon, Lorain County, Ohio was born on May 12, 1912, and died at age 96 years old on January 23, 2009.

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Mladen Novakovic Mar 19, 1910 - Aug 23, 2007 Ithaca, New York

Mladen Novakovic of Ithaca, Tompkins County, NY was born on March 19, 1910, and died at age 97 years old on August 23, 2007. Mladen Novakovic was buried at Southern Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery Section B1L Row 4 Site B 21731 Spring St, in Union Grove, Wi.

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