Ivan-Zagar Obituary

January 24th, 2023 – South San Francisco, CA 

from Garden Chapel Funeral Directors’ website

Ivan – Zagar
Thursday, March 15th, 1934 – Saturday, January 21st, 2023

Born in Delnice, Croatia. Pre-deceased by his loving wife of 61 years, Elizabeth. Father of Gordon (Stephanine), Christine (David), Gary (Marina) and Adrian (Nicole). Adoring Grandfather of Alexi, Joshua, Aaron, Amanda, and Zachary.

Ivan came from Europe to San Francisco in 1958. He started Tech School and worked for Friden Calculators as a technician. He made it through several company name changes and acquisitions to retire after 35 years. He moved his family from San Francisco to South San Francisco in 1968 where he lived for the last 55 years.

Ivan was an avid fisherman, loved to play bocce ball, enjoyed working on Sudoku puzzles, watching old westerns. He was an SF Giants, SF 49ers, and Golden State Warriors fan. Loved times spent with his family around him and especially loved his wife’s home-cooked meals.

Ivan will be greatly missed by his family, his friends, and his neighbors.

Viewing will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 10 AM to 11 AM. Funeral service will begin at 11 AM. Committal at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation
When: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Garden Chapel Funeral Directors
Address: 885 El Camino Real
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080

Service
When: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 11:00 am
Location: Garden Chapel Funeral Directors
Address: 885 El Camino Real
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080

Interment
Location: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Address: 1500 Mission Road
Colma, CA 94014