Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Nicholas D. Rakich, "Nick"

Passed away on March 23, 2024


Nicholas D. Rakich “Nick”, age 69. Late of South Holland, IL. Formerly of South Chicago, IL. Passed away on March 23, 2024. Loving father of Nicholas (Tiffany) Rakich and Danielle Rakich. Dearest brother of Nadine Rakich and the late Denise (Alfred) Castillo. Favorite Ujak to Nick, Jennifer, Mike, Matthew, Stephen, Sarah, Adam, and the late Chris Castillo. Preceded in death by his parents Dmitar and Viola “Vicky” Rakich. Nick retired after 46 years working as a beer truck driver  for PM Distributors, and Hayes Beer Distibutors, delivering in South Chicago, East Side, and Hegewisch. He was a member of Drina Tamburitza Orchestra, playing throughout Chicago, Northwest Indiana, across the US, and Canada. He Played Tamburitza music for 57 years. Visitation will be Friday, March 29, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a Pomen Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL. 60617. Funeral Services Saturday, March 30, 2024, Directly at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church 1500-186th Street, Lansing, IL. 60438 where Nick will Lie in State from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 10:00 a.m. with the Very Rev. Aleksandar Savic, officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Hammond, IN. www.elmwoodchapel.com 773-731-2749.

Funeral

Directly at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church
Saturday, March 30, 2024 - 9:00 am

Funeral Service:
St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church
1500-186th Street
Lansing, IL 60438
Saturday, March 30, 2024 - 10:00 am

Interment:
Oak Hill Cemetery
6445 Hohman Ave.
Hammond, IN 46324

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

Map


Visitation Information

Friday, March 29, 2024 - 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Pomen Service
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 7:00 pm

Condolences
"This is just so sad. Nicky was a great guy. My sympathies to his children. He will surely be missed. Vjecnaja pamjart."
- Vonnie Orlich
March 24, 2024 5:24 pm

"Sorry to hear the sad news. Nick was a friend and a good person. Memory eternal"
- peter marjanovich
March 24, 2024 6:54 pm

"Danielle, Nicholas, Nadine & Family, please accept our family's deepest condolences. We send prayers for God to provide peace and comfort to all of you during this difficult time. Nick was a great musician and a good friend, whom we will miss.Vječnaja Pamjat!"
- Richard & Maria Krilich & Family
March 24, 2024 8:36 pm

"My Condolence’s to the entire Rakich family. Thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time."
- George Yekich
March 24, 2024 10:08 pm

"Dear Danielle & Nicholas, I was fortunate to know Nicky since we were VERY young. We we grew up in a wonderful Serbian church community in South Chicago which gave us some of the happiest times. Through Sunday School , SOTAYA, tambura group, junior choir, and even high school at Bowen, Nicky was a good friend and fun guy to be around. I will miss his greetings of, "Hi Motts!" accompanied by a hug and kiss on the cheek whenever I came back home and saw him. HIs love for our music and and devotion to keeping it alive will be a one of his lasting legacies. It just won't be the same without seeing him with that bugarija, singing his heart out and loving every minute of it. Rest easy my friend. May your memory be a blessing to all who were fortunate to know you. Martha Ostoich Teshich Friend March 25, 20"
- Martha Ostoich Teshich
March 25, 2024 5:06 pm

"Dear Danielle, Please accept our deepest condolences. Your Father will be missed and always remembered. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. ~Mike Pavichevich + Family"
- Mike Pavichevich
March 25, 2024 6:04 pm

"My prayers and thoughts are with Nicky's family. He was a great guy and a good friend. May God grant you peace during this difficult time. Vjecnaja Pamjat "
- Dodie Pavichevich-Bukala
March 25, 2024 6:24 pm

"Sorry to hear about Nick's passing, I had the privilege of working next to Nick from time to time for over 30 years in the beverage delivery industry as my second job while working for 7up, Canfields, and Pepsi-Cola. Remember the countless times of joking around while we were delivering our product at the same time. Rest in peace Nikki and may God bless you. Condolences to the entire family."
- Carl Ostrowski
March 25, 2024 8:22 pm

"Dear Rakich family. We were saddened to hear of Nick's passing. We loved him dearly for his compassion and love through the years. We will dearly miss him. Memory Eternal. Love from the Milorod Ristich family."
- Darlene Ristich and family
March 26, 2024 5:19 am

"To the Rakich & Castillo families, please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. He was a wonderful man and a brilliant musician. Sending love and hugs to you all. "
- Natasa Djuric-Schweitzer
March 26, 2024 2:55 pm

"My heartfelt condolences to the Rakich Family especially Danielle who we love very much. We were fortunate to see Nick at the SNF Basketball Tournament in Lansing a few years back. He and Georgie I, Joey Peretin and the Brajak brothers were like seeing long lost relatives from another time! How good it was to be there and to be right in front Drina enjoying every single song. Nick did it his way and I go time to time to his you tube at Bronko’s singing Sliku tvoju ljubim! Praying for his blessed repose and consolation and comfort for his loved ones! Vjecna mu pamjat. Djuro Klipa Trafford PA"
- Djuro Klipa
March 26, 2024 6:44 pm

"Our condolences to the family along with our thoughts and prayers. There are many happy memories of the music he played with Drina and my mother thoroughly enjoyed. I believe he touched many people and made many happy moments for all he touched. "
- Mickey Fajdich
March 26, 2024 11:09 pm

"Our sincerest and deepest condolences to The Rakich family you will be in my prayers. Nick was an awesome musician and will be missed by all his fans. He was a good friend and a wonderful person to know. Rest in peace Mick "
- Sharon Haynes an Family
March 27, 2024 10:24 pm

"We met Nicky 30 years ago through Milan Opacic and Jack Tomlin when we owned the music shop. I had the honor to play with them at various events. I remember singing with him and the great time we had. Nicky always had a smile on his face and I’m sure that you kids were around when ours were there also. He will certainly be missed and our deepest sympathy goes to the family."
- Jim and Renee Ivosevic
March 28, 2024 11:33 am

"Our condolences to the Rakich family. May he rest in Peace. Vecnaja Pamjat 🙏🏻☦️💔"
- Vecki and Miodrag Miljkovic
March 29, 2024 7:09 pm

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"Sending my condolences and prayers to you and your family. Nick will be missed "
- Joe D. Peretin
March 25, 2024 6:17 am

"Our deepest condolences and sympathy go to Nick's children and family. He will be missed. May his memory be eternal. "
- Lili Escoto-Barajas
March 29, 2024 8:36 am