Nikola

Raketic

Nikola Raketic of Cliffside Park, NJ, age 67, passed away on December 27, 2011. He was born in Miocic in the former Yugoslavia on June 20, 1944, and moved to the United States in 1969. Nikola leaves behind his wife Nada, four children Nikolina, Petar, Charlie, Natalie, son-in-law Nikola, brother Cedo, and sister-in-law Tamara. Nikola was an adoring father, loving husband as well as a generous and giving soul to anyone with whom he came in contact. Nikola was happiest enjoying moments with family and friends and, though successful in many regards, was proudest of his life as a father and husband. Visiting hours at the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Avenue Cliffside Park, NJ on Thursday, December 29 and Friday, December 30, 2011 from 7-9PM. The church service will be held on Saturday at 9:30AM at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Elizabeth, NJ, followed by the burial at Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, NJ. At Nikolas request, the family asks that donations be made to St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in lieu of flowers.