Pavle O. Zekovic

1953 ∼ 2022

Pavle O. Zekovic, 68 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at his home. He was born December 15, 1953, in Donja Bukovica, Savnik, Montenegro, the son of the late Obren and Mara (Nadic) Zekovic. Pavle served in the Yugoslavian Air Force from 1971-1972. In 1974, he came to the U.S. sponsored by his late uncle Milun “Milo” Zekovic, who at the time worked for MacWhyte and owned Chris’s Tap, Kenosha, WI. Pavle worked as a machine operator for MacWhyte, Kenosha, WI for 25 years. Later he became the proprietor of Pavle’s Lounge, Kenosha, WI. Pavle will be remembered for his welcoming nature and bringing people together. Always a smile and a “ha ha ha”. When he wasn’t working, Pavle enjoyed patronizing other local bars and restaurants. Survivors include son, Pavle Zekovic of Nashville, TN; his twin brother, Petar (Brenda) Zekovic and brother Novo (Dragica) Zekovic; his special nephew, Petar Zekovic; four nieces and one nephew in Serbia; and former stepsons Albert and Michael Luciani. In addition to his parents, Pavle was preceded in death by siblings, Jovan Zekovic, Milka Zekovic, and Stana Zekovic. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022, at Proko Funeral Home with services commencing at 7:00. Prayers will be held at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at St. Sava Serbian Monastery, 32377 IL Rte. 21, Libertyville, IL. Interment will follow in St. Sava Serbian Monastery Cemetery, Libertyville, IL. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Pavle’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

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Oliver Walker September 1, 2022
Pavle was always nice to everyone met him around 1992 a true gentleman
Debbi forgianni August 31, 2022
My heart hurts for his son and his family, Kenosha lost another good human 😢 💙 rest in peace pavle
Sinthya Carlozzi August 31, 2022
Oh pavle how I use to hate working st. Patrick’s day for you but you always made it worth it and everyone loved it. Told me I always did a good job working the holiday and how it was my grandmother’s favorite!! We will miss you so much!!!
Jennifer Larkin August 31, 2022
He never had a bad thing to say about anyone, we had our wedding reception at his Lounge in April of 2005. He was always so warm and welcoming whenever we saw him, whether it was inside his establishment or at the grocery store. He had a picture of our son from the front page of the Kenosha News for being the first baby born of 2012, hanging on the wall of his Lounge for many years. You will definitely be missed Pavle, and as you always said: "God Bless!"
Judy Bonofiglio August 31, 2022
This is so sad great times in the 90’s best in town.always so nice and knew everyone’s name who walked in. RIP