Tome Trpkovski

Tome Trpkovski Tome Trpkovski, 68, of Baresani, Bitola, Macedonia and formerly of Battle Creek and Crown Point, Ind., passed away March 25, 2012 at home. He was born May 19, 1943 in Baresani, Bitola, Macedonia, the son of Gligor and Blaguna (Trpkovski) Velo. He came to America in 1960. He married Dragica Angelo (the love of his life) September 5, 1964. He worked at Ralstons of Battle Creek, Budd Co., and National Processing of Gary, Ind. He worked hard all his life and helped many along the way. He was a great builder of homes. He enjoyed playing and coaching soccer, he was a hunter, avid traveler, bountiful gardner, wonderful dancer, lover of music. The best husband, father, brother, uncle, father-in-law, brother-in-law, grandpa, friend one could ask for. He is sadly missed. Surviving are his wife of 48 years Dragica, two sons, Dr. Tony (Liliana) Trpkovski of Lihue, HI, Paul (Susan) Trpkovski of Lihue, HI, grandchildren Angie, Nick, Shana, and Nya; and sisters Olga (Svetozar) Batos of Beograd, Srbija, Slobodanka (Hristivoje) Trickovic of Nokomis, Fla., brother Yole (Elizabeth) Velo of East Leroy, eight nieces and nephews, eight great nieces and nephews. Tome was preceded in death by his parents. Burial took place in Baresani, Bitola, Macedonia, March 29, 2012. Published in Battle Creek Enquirer on Sunday April 15, 2012 Page B6 col. 1