Obituary of Stipe Andelic

ANDELIC, Stipe (Steve) Peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on August 25, 2010, at the St. Catharines General Hospital, at the age of 70. Born in Croatia on October 7, 1939. Beloved husband and best friend of 45 years to Maria. Loving and devoted father of Mirjana (Josip) Peso, Mario (Mary Jane, nee Di Bartolomeo) and Lucy (Doug) Thompson. Didi will be forever in the hearts of his grandchildren Anthony, Joey, Kristina, Brayden and Tyler. Survived by four brothers and three sisters and their families in Croatia and Venko (Vince) and his family in Oshawa. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and Godchildren. Predeceased by his parents Marin and Neda and his mother and father in law Ivan and Lucija Radan. After working for many years at Port Weller and Foster Wheeler, Stipe retired in 2004. A special thank you to all family and friends for their care and compassion through Stipe's difficult time. Stipe's family will receive friends at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., on Sunday, August 29 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church, 272 Vine St., on Monday, August 30, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. The Rite of Committal to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. The Rosary will be celebrated in the funeral home on Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Juravinski Cancer Centre or St. Anthony's Croatian Parish in Welland, would be appreciated by the family.