It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Nikola Kovacevic, in his 88th year. He is survived by his loving family; Rade, Nicole, Misha, Sava, Ciara, and Katarina.

Nikola grew up in Serbia, first in Ivanicja and then Belgrade. His love of cars led him to achieve a degree in Engineering from University of Belgrade. In 1967 he immigrated to Canada, with little money and knowledge of his new home. He put his education to work, building a successful career in engineering, which culminated in the founding of Stamora Investments and NRK Engineering, both of which he successfully ran for decades.

Nikola shared his passions with his son Rade; cooking, going to restaurants, playing sports and debating the politics of the day. When he became a deda, he made sure to visit his grandchildren every month, even if it was a four-hour drive or a flight away. He loved to be amongst them, watching them play, sharing meals, and hearing their joy.

No obituary can do justice to the impact he had on our lives, the times we shared, and the love we had.

We love our dad and deda so incredibly much. We miss him more than words can express. Our loving memories of him live on through us.

Volim te deda!

Friends are invited to join the family on Saturday, July 4th at York Cemetery and Funeral Centre, 160 Beecroft Road, North York. Visitation begins at 1pm, followed by the service at 2pm, with interment and reception to follow.

Donations to the University Health Network are gratefully accepted, for the excellent care Nikola received from them https://uhnfoundation.ca/

*** The service will be live streamed at 2pm ET. A link will be available on the top of this webpage 10 minutes before the service.