Kosava Svircev, age 84, of St. Petersburg, Florida. Kosava departed this life on June 5th, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family and loved ones.

Born on July 19th, 1941, in Teslić, Yugoslavia, Kosava was the cherished daughter of Djordje and Leposava Milinkovic. Her early years in Yugoslavia were spent in the warmth of family, where she later relocated to Novi Kneževac and lovingly raised her two children. In 1999, seeking closeness with her family, Kosava moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, to join her daughter.

Kosava found great joy in tending to her garden, nurturing beautiful flowers, vibrant plants, and peppers that thrived year-round in the Florida sun. Her tender touch extended beyond her garden, into her home, where she was the heart and soul of every gathering. Her gentle laugh and radiant smile brightened every room, and she delighted in creating delicious meals, always ready with a special treat or a plate of homemade crepes for her beloved grandchildren.

Kosava’s kindness, strength, and unwavering love will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. She leaves behind her two loving children, Slavojka Belencan and Snezana Ponorac; her treasured grandchildren, Jovica Belencan, Tomislav Belancic, Ivica Belencan and Jelena Belancic; and great-grandchildren, Nik and Ana. She is also mourned by her sisters, Toda, Zaga, and Cvijeta, along with many other family members and friends whose lives she touched.

A funeral service to honor Kosava’s memory will be held at 10:00 AM on June 12th, 2025, at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in St. Petersburg, FL, with Father Milan officiating. Following the church service, interment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Kosava’s loving spirit and gracious presence will be missed beyond words. May she rest in eternal peace.

 

U Ljubavnoj Uspomeni na Kosavu Svirčev

Kosava Svirčev, u 84. godini života, iz St. Petersburga, Florida, preminula je 5. juna 2025. godine, okružena svojom posvećenom porodicom i voljenima.

Rođena 19. jula 1941. godine u Tesliću, Jugoslavija, Kosava je bila voljena ćerka Đorđa i Leposave Milinković. Detinjstvo je provela u toplini porodičnog doma, a kasnije se preselila u Novi Kneževac, gde je s ljubavlju odgajala svoje dvoje dece. Godine 1999, tragajući za bliskošću sa porodicom, preselila se u St. Petersburg, Florida, kako bi se pridružila svojoj ćerki.

Kosava je nalazila veliku radost u brizi o svom vrtu, gde je gajila prelepo cveće, bujne biljke i paprike koje su cvetale tokom cele godine pod floridskim suncem. Njen nežni dodir nije se zaustavljao u bašti – i njen dom je bio ispunjen toplinom i radošću. Bila je srce i duša svakog okupljanja, a njen tihi smeh i blistavi osmeh osvetljavali su svaku prostoriju. Uživanjem je pripremala ukusne obroke, uvek spremna da iznenadi posebnom poslasticom ili tanjirom domaćih palačinki za svoje voljene unuke.

Kosavina dobrota, snaga i bezuslovna ljubav zauvek će ostati u srcima svih koji su je poznavali. Iza nje ostaju dvoje voljene dece: Slavojka Belencan i Snežana Ponorac; njeni dragoceni unuci: Jovica Belencan, Tomislav Belančić, Ivica Belencan i Jelena Belančić; kao i praunuci: Nik i Ana. Tuguju i njene sestre: Toda, Žaga i Cvijeta, kao i mnogobrojna rodbina i prijatelji čije je živote dotakla.

Opelo u čast Kosavinog života biće održano 12. juna 2025. godine u 10:00 časova u hramu Svetog Save Srpske Pravoslavne Crkve u St. Petersburgu, Florida, uz sveštenika oca Milana. Nakon službe, sahrana će biti obavljena na groblju Memorial Park.

Košavina ljubazna duša i plemenita prisutnost nedostajaće neizmerno. Neka počiva u večnom miru.