Ilija Petrovic Obituary
The passing of Ilija Petrovic of Sterling Heights, Michigan occurred on September 25, 2026. Ilija, born on October 25, 1950, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ilija Petrovic to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Igna Petrovic and Maria Petrovic; his sister Stella; his brother-in-law Viorel Djan; and his father-in-law Dimitrije Mezin.
He is survived by: his wife Ancuta "Anna" Petrovic; his mother-in-law Floarea Mezin; his children, Daniela Scholl (Cory) and Christopher Petrovich (Stephanie); his grandchildren, Leila, Lucas Scholl, Niko and Elena Petrovich; his cousins, Marin Oala, Pat Caran, Adam Petrovic and Leticia Stoia; his niece Valentina Valvona; and his friend Nick Radu. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 27th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, Inc. - Sterling Heights (3801 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314). A prayer was held on Sunday, September 27th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location. The lying in state was held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Holy Ghost Romanian Orthodox Church (31500 Ryan Rd, Warren, MI 48092). A funeral Mass was held on Monday, September 28th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the White Chapel Cemetery (621 W Long Lake Rd, Troy, MI 48098).
