Obituary: STILINOVICH, DANIEL

Daniel Patrick Stilinovich1950 ~ 2013Daniel Patrick Stilinovich, 63, beloved husband, father, grandfather, much-loved brother, son and friend, passed away on October 20, 2013 in Moab, Utah. Born to Anthony and Francis Stilinovich January 17, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Married Mari Krinke, together they are the parents of three children. Dan served proudly in the U.S. Navy.Dan was so very proud of his sons Dan and Tim, and his daughter Bridgette. His grandchildren were a never-ending source of happiness to him. Dan delighted in his family, never happier than micro-managing one of many family gatherings at home and away. He worked most of his life in the excavating industry, and loved his work and his many friends at Morgan Excavating. Dan knew only one way to work, and that was hard.He is survived by his wife, daughter Bridgette Taylor, sons Dan (Nikki) Stilinovich) and Tim Stilinovich, grandchildren Annastasia, Sadie, Shyan, Wyatt, Witnee, Timothy, and Taylor, brother Joe (Linda) Stilinovich, sister Clara Winrow and Margaret (John) Bailey, and many nieces and nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Stilinovich, and a brother Anthony Stilinovich.Viewing and Rosary to be held Wednesday Oct. 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 624 W. Lennox St., Midvale, Utah. Viewing prior to the service Thursday, Oct. 24 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church followed by the Mass of the Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.The family wishes to thank the Moab Police and EMT Departments for their compassion and tenderness while our beloved Dan was in their care.Family suggests contributions to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT, http://bestfriends.org or to the charity of your choice.www.goffmortuary.com