Visitation Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Frech-McKnight Funeral Home, 161 Washington Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628.
Gradimir Kristo, 68, iz Paramusa, NJ, preminuo je 2. Februara 2025. godine i ušao u vječni mir.
Grado, čovjek tihe snage, bio je nesebičan i odan čovjek koji je svoj život živio za druge. Rođen je u Bosni i Hercegovini od Tomislava Kristo i Delfe (rođ. Kržanović) uz svoju braću i sestre Nadu (Nikolu), Ankicu i pokojnog brata Ivana, gdje je proveo svoju mladost rastući, učeći i uživajući u životu dok nije došao u susret teškoćama zemlje zahvaćene ratom.
Grado je pronašao svoj novi dom imigrirajući u Sjedinjene Države s obitelji u potrazi za novim životom u miru i prigodama gdje bi njegova djeca imala bolju budučnost. Njegova apsolutno najdraža radost i sreća bila je okupljati obitelj i prijatelje na tradicionalnom pečenju praseta, odajući počast tradicijama svoje domovine.
Poznat po svom velikom srcu i velikodušnom duhu, Grado je uvijek bio spreman pomoći onima kojima je pomoć bila potrebna, a da ništa nije tražio zauzvrat. Njegov duh ce živjeti u srcima onih koje je ostavio.
Iza njega ostaje njegova voljena supruga Žaklina (rođ. Rogić) s kojom je proveo 31 godinu. Voljeni otac Tomislava (Alexandra) i Karla Mie (Nicholas).. Dragi zet Ljubice i pokojnog supruga Jerka. Zet Gorana i Suzane te njihovih supružnika Ljiljane i Milenka. Voljeni ujak nećacima i nećakinjama – Nemanja (Neno), Filip (Angelica), Goran, Igor, Ena, Romana i Ivor koji će ga pamtiti ne samo kao oca i prijatelja, nego kao stup podrške, mudrosti i ljubavi.
Proslava Gradinog života održat će se u subotu, 8. februara 2025. godine od 15:00 do 19:00 sati u pogrebnom domu Frech-McKnight, 161 Washington Avenue, Dumont.
Počivaj u miru, Tata. Zauvijek ćeš biti voljen i nedostajat ćes nam.
Umjesto cvijeća porodica prima donaciju za pogreb.
Hvala.
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Gradimir Kristo, 68, of Paramus, NJ, departed into eternal rest on February 2, 2025.
Grado, a man of quiet strength, was a selfless and devoted man who lived his life for others. He was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina to Tomislav Kristo and Delfa (née Krizanovic) along with his siblings of Nada (Nikola), Ankica and late brother Ivan where he spent his youth growing, learning, and enjoying life until met with the hardships of a country at war.
Grado found his new home immigrating to the United States with his family seeking a new life of peace and opportunity where his children could prosper. His absolute favorite thing was to gather family and friends for a traditional pig roast, honoring the traditions of his country.
Known for his kind heart and generous spirit, Grado was always ready to lend a hand to those in need without asking for anything in return. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those he leaves behind.
He is survived by his beloved wife Jackie (Zaklina) (née Rogic) of 30 years. Loving father of Tomislav (Alexandra), Karla Mia (Nicholas) Kristo & grand-paw to Levi and Cooper. Dear son-in-law to Ljubica and her late husband Jerko. Brother-in-law to Goran & Suzana, and their spouses Ljilja & Milenko. Beloved uncle to nephews and nieces – Neno, Filip (Angelica), Goran, Igor, Ena, Romana and Ivor who will remember him not only as a father and friend, but as a pillar of support, wisdom, and kindness.
A celebration of Grado’s life will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Frech-McKnight Funeral Home, 161 Washington Avenue, Dumont.
Rest in peace, Dad. You will eternally be loved and missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to the family to help cover funeral proceedings would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.