(As printed in the Bergen Record on 9/27/01)
DOMENICK N. MIRCOVICH, 40, of Closter died Sept. 11 in the World Trade Center attack. He was an accountant for Eurobrokers, New York City, where he worked for 18 years. He was a graduate of Rider College. He was a parishioner of St. Mary R.C. Church, Closter.
Arrangements: Moritz Funeral Home, Closter.
At Dom's funeral mass, there were four eulogies read that were written by friends and family. Below you can read them in their entirety. They were all very moving and really captured Dom's existence on Earth while reliving some great memories.
Written by: Stelio "Stales" Picinic
Read by: Tony Iulo
As we gather in this place of worship, let the Lord Jesus lift up our sadness from this great loss we have encountered on this journey of life. Let us thank the Lord for blessing us with the presence of our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Domenick, for forty wonderful years.
From the time as a little boy working for Mr. Newman delivering bread and cookies all the way to his last day with Eurobrokers, Domenick went about his business with a smile on his face and a love for the world. And there was always a good story to go along with his daily activities. Domenick lived his life to the fullest and really left a positive impression with everyone he met.
With that said, I strongly believe that Domenick would not want us to be sad in this time of tragedy for all of us. He would want us all to go on with our lives with pride, doing good deeds as he often did, and loving this world and its people, especially those close to our hearts. He showed it many times by feeding the homeless at local shelters and while coaching youth sports in Closter. His love for sports was apparent every day, but he always made time for his family, friends, and the community. What a great way for us to continue his legacy of charity and his love for life, than to help our community, family, and friends each and every day just the same way he did.
In closing, I know Domenick is probably negotiating with our dear Lord this minute to remove all the sadness from our hearts. I know he will be looking out for all of us, so that we may conquer the major battles in life, so that our lives may be smooth and without difficulty. And as we honor his life on Earth today, Domenick is preparing a beautiful place in Heaven for his wife, kids, family, and friends, waiting for the day when we all join him at the most special party we will ever attend, our reunion with him and with our Lord.
May God bless all of us in this time of need and may we live each day as best we can because that is how Domenick would want it.
Written and read by: Kevin Leyden
Many people have given of themselves in all different ways the past two weeks and we have heard the word HERO mentioned time and time again, over and over, to describe those who have banded together to help each other through this time of senseless tragedy. Whether volunteering at the sites, giving blood, donating time and talent, food and clothing or money, the American people have come together in full strength to support those whose lives have been torn apart. There were also many HEROES of that day who sacrificed trying to help any way they could. I'd like to say a few words about one of those HEROES, Dom Mircovich.
Dom embodied all the characteristics of a HERO. Humble, Enthusiastic, Respectful, and Outstanding are just a few of the adjectives to describe Dom (H.E.R.O.).
If you take a minute and think of the nicest guy you know whether it be a father, brother, grandfather, coach, teacher, or co-worker and then multiply that by ten, then you get Dom Mircovich. I have only known Dom a few short years. I first met Dom through his sister Dina and nephews Brian and Greg who were students at St. Mary's in Closter and a few years ahead of my daughter Jenny. We would exchange pleasantries but I never had much dealings with Dom. He volunteered his time at the carnival at St. Mary's although none of his children went through the school. He was always there to lend a hand and you could count on his support.
It wasn't until my son's involvement with the Closter Recreation programs that I learned a little more about Dom and what a nice guy he was. My son Tommy is the same age as young Dom and Tommy was fortunate enough to have Big Dom as one of his first Rec coaches for baseball. Tommy was six or seven years old. When most kids are interested in kicking dirt around the infield or watching a worm in the outfield, Dom was there with his patient demeanor and praising the kids if they've done well and telling others that they would do better next time. When he told them to "Run Home," Dom would run a few steps with them between third and home plate to be sure that they knew not to leave Memorial Field and "Run Home!!!"
Our sons have played together on various town teams since that age and this past summer they were both on traveling team which was lucky enough to have a successful season. Dom was there in the stands cheering on each boy as if it were his own son each time at bat or making a good play in the field. His words of encouragement "Nice job" or "Way to go" helped all the boys feel good about their efforts.
In June before Dom and Marla moved into the new house, I offered my services and van to help him move some extra boxes if needed on moving day. He told me that he appreciated the offer but that he "had it covered." I see now the great group of friends and strong support from his family and I can certainly see why he "had it covered."
We thank Marla for letting Dom "come out and play with us." We are all better off in town to have known him. The kids are better to have been coached by him and we are all better to have befriended him. In echoing his words of encouragement and thanking him for his help, his time and his friendship to all of us, I'd like to say Dom "Nice job, Dom---Way to Go, Dom---Thank you Dom."
© A Tribute To Dom