Mate

Skroce

SKROCE, Mate, 82, of Fairview, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Born on March 1, 1933 in Zadar, Croatia, to the late Mate and Cvita (nee Mirkic) Skroce, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1956 and became a U.S. citizen in 1961. As the owner of S.K. Cabinets he was an accomplished furniture maker specializing in kitchen and home renovation. His reputation for superior craftsmanship led many homeowners to expressly request his services for their renovations. He established a real estate investment company with his brother, Ive Skroce, a partnership that lasted more than 50 years. He was president of Normandy Homes, Inc., a real estate management company, for 48 years. His most cherished renovation was his son's dental office in North Bergen, lovingly completed in 1984. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Albina (nee Fatovic); his devoted children, son Michael Skroce D.M.D. and daughter-in-law Amy of Oradell, and daughter Linda Skroce M.D. and son-in-law Michael Gardner of Oradell; his adored grandchildren Matthew and Christian Skroce, and Ryan and Ashley Gardner all of Oradell; his brother and sister-in-law Ive and Ljubica Skroce of Fort Lee, and his brother Ante of Zadar, Croatia, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers Mladen and Sime. He will be remembered for his strength and fearlessness, as well as his spirit of kindness and generosity. Through hard work and passionate devotion to family, he was able to achieve his American dream in the country he loved that became his home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8PM at A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Avenue Cliffside Park, N.J. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 11AM. Entombment will follow at Fairview Mausoleum in Fairview.