Sidney R. Zenovic passed away at the age of 88 on December 28, 2012. He was born in Rockland Lake, N.Y., and had resided in Fallbrook for the past 40 years.

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he was awarded the Purple Heart medal during his service in the South Pacific in World War II.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Zenovic. He is also survived by son Stephen and daughter-in-law Nina, son Jeffrey and daughter-in-law Cindy, and three grandchildren: Sara, Tracy and Zach, and Zach’s wife, Katie.

A memorial service was held on Monday, December 31 at 11 a.m. at Berry Bell and Hall Mortuary in Fallbrook, with Pastor David Plank presiding. At a later date, his remains will be placed at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.

The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College, Blvd., Ste 102, PMB 606, Oceanside, CA, 92057, www.semperfifund.org.