Domenica

Pinjusic

Domenica was born February 24th, 1932, on Susak, a small island in Croatia. There she spent her childhood with her family: Father Domenico, Mother Katarina, her brothers Nikola and Domenic and her sisters Antonia, Maria, Giacomina, and Sr. Luciana. As a young woman she worked at a fish canning plant where she quickly excelled and became a forelady because of her amazing work ethic that followed her throughout her life. As fate would have it, a young sailor was recruited to her island and he became the love of her life, her husband Miljenko. Soon they were blessed with their first child Stephen. Due to the political circumstances at the time, they sought asylum in America where they would begin a new life together. They settled in Hoboken, NJ where their two daughters, Kathy and Mary Ann were born. Soon after they moved to Fairview, NJ where they spent most of their lives. Known to most as Dumica or Duma, she had a contagious energy and love for life, family and Country. While working full time as a seamstress in Hoboken, NJ, and taking care of her family, she selflessly was a leader in her Croatian church community. She served as the president of the Holy Rosary Society for many years, volunteered endless hours for church  fundraisers and banquets spending most of her time in the kitchen. Over the years she became an amazing cook and baker and was well known for all of her desserts. It's no surprise she was called "legend" and everyone's Baba (Grandma). She truly was the life of the party and loved to host friends and family at her home. Her joyful spirit lifted many hearts and her silly antics made everyone laugh. She was a true example of a joyful Christian woman. Above all her love was the love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren that she helped to raise. She loved to the max and was loved by all including son in laws Marinko and Igor Grandchildren Stefanie and husband Toni, Marina, Sime and Jasmina, Marijan and wife Ana, Stefan and Bianca. Great grandchildren Leo, Adrijan, Luka, Mateo and Mia.