Boza Ilich

Boza Ilich,76, of Toms River died Sunday at home Born in Kruscica, Serbia he came to this country in 1967 settling in Elizabeth before moving to Toms River. He retired as a self-employed painting contractor, Boza Ilich Painting retiring in 2017 after 25 years. Prior to that he worked as an Expeditor for the American Can Co., Edison. He was an avid gardener and soccer fan and was also a fan of the Mets, the NY Giants, and browsing the aisles at his local ShopRite. He was predeceased by his wife Nadine Polovina Ilich who died in 2020, by his parents: Svetislav and Zivka Ilich, as also predeceased by his brother Peter Ilich and his sister in law Ruzia Ilich. He is survived by two sons Michael Ilich and his wife Meghan of Kenilworth and Peter Ilich and his wife Melissa of Somerville: and two Grandchildren Aleksandar and Lilianna Ilich, nephew Marko Ilich and niece Maritza Ilich of Florida. Graveside services and Interment will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery, in South Bend, Indiana. On Saturday, January 3, 2026 beginning at 12:00 am.

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