Zarko, I can't imagine the world without your generous enthusiasm and all of your schemes for making things wonderful. I'll miss you so very, very much.

Z, you loved beauty in every thing and were incredibly generous in every way. You knew the secret of living as much as possible in a single day. You were loved by so many. I will always remember our adventures.

Mentor and inspiration, thank you for everything.

Zarko, my dearest friend. Cannot fathom the loss. Your cheerful smile, your humor, your energy… Brilliant engineer and inspiring leader. Your contagious drive led us to so many successes… Will remember you forever.

Zarko - All those great dinners we shared at that ski house in the 90s have coming flooding back into my memory this morning. I remember the joy you had discussing the visions you held for the future, dotted with a constant stream of thoughtful (and sometimes hilarious and off color) sensitivities for humanity. The way you thought about and articulated the complex math in your software modems was beautiful, and then joked and made so much fun. So cool when explained with such passion and clarity. My thoughts are with your family and close friends today. I wish we could have found a way to take away the pain. We will always miss you.

Zed, Zed, Zed. Sail on, my friend...

I remember his grumpy faces with an underlying smirk.
His refusal to change his shirt, regardless of how many pleas we made.
His passion for sailing. When he bought racehorses.
His car collection.
His obsession with EVs.
His obsession with Tesla.
When he taught Sam how to pee standing up.
How much he loved Sam & wanted him to be his son.
How happy he was on his wedding day. And the day Vivi was born.
His speech at our wedding...at my 40th.
On my second date with James i ran into Zarko at the Reardon Steel party (everyone's first glimpse of a 3D printer) and Z saw James across the room and said, "hey zz, that's who you should go out with. JJ is perfect for you". He laughed when he discovered the truth.
How he picked up the check for the huge dinner at Mecca on James' 35th birthday.
Zarko calling me to hurry over to see the crazy house he was thinking of buying. I told him "no way. No woman is going to move into this house." He bought it.
I had my wedding/baby shower at that Pacific Heights house.
Zarko hosted James's bachelor party in the house...and threw him in the living room pool. Yes, he bought a one bedroom house with a pool in the living room.
James & I threw Nellie & Zarko's beautiful wedding shower there.
I thought it was silly, but I'm thankful he was such a nut because I have so many exquisite memories there. Nothing can change that.
Zarko was our best man (we actually had 2, but he was my choice) at our wedding.
He asked what I wanted. I told him that I loved his Frete sheets, so he went to Florence to get them. He didn't know there was a store in the Bay Area.
Zarko asked if he could bring a date to the wedding, but I said no plus one's...Unbeknownst to me, Nellie remained in Zarko's room at the hotel we wed in.
I remember getting Nellie ready for the bucolic wedding day. She didn't have the right panties so we traded. Z loved that. He was so so filled with joy and hope...hope for a fulfilling, sane future.
We went to Nellie's house in Vermont when Dylan was 3 months old. Zarko referred to him as baby Dylan...from then on.
I remember Z at James's 40th birthday in Paris. The boys spent 1/2 a day fixing the castle's wifi. He bought all of the wine. He made silly jokes about the moulin rouge dancers.
I remember Z at my 40th birthday in Italy. He gave the sweetest speech.
When we re-wed in Fiji. He spent most of the time repairing the wifi and sound system. He was our best man yet again.
On our anniversary at Post Ranch staying up laughing into the wee hours.
Another anniversary we spent at Cavallo Point, everyone coming dangerously close to swapping.
I loved him so deeply. My heart hurts. My soul hurts. I hurt for Nellie. I hurt for Sam (losing a second father within a year! Too cruel to fathom). I hurt for Vivvi. Way too young to be without her daddy.
I hurt for his parents across the world, hearing about it from a son who has to fly in to tell them the tragic news.
I hurt for our community.
I hurt for all of the people who loved him and will miss him every single day.
Zarko, I'm sorry your pain was so unbearable. I wish there was something we could have done to make you stay...but I know there wasn't. I'm not angry and I'm not going to feel guilty but I am going to allow myself to mourn you and I'm never going to forget you. I love you so so so so much Z!

Dana and I are still stunned by this sad news. Yesterday, we tried to find some solace in this by Googling Zarko. But his accomplishments as a brilliant engineer do not define him. He was quite simply a mensch - an amazing friend who gave freely of his time and expertise to help all of us with our technological ignorance. His gentleness and smile endures.

We are all blessed yo have known him.

With love, peace & aloha, Peter & Dana

Such memories of Zarko's 'cafe' in Menlo Park - his generosity, the perfectly-crafted espressos, hearing all about his newest enthusiasm. The nights watching the X-Files on his insanely large TV - with Alix and Alex and Jennifer. Rest in peace, old friend.

Zarko, you were an example to me of Bay Area light and love. I looked forward to seeing you, listening to your perspective, your enthusiasm and questions. Your warmth, and sincerity came through every time. Our team at Cavallo see you and Nellie as part of our fabric, we will miss you dearly and will think of you often. Thank you for everything you did for us.

Z - You were the only person in the world I knew who could talk hockey, sailing and coding and refer to Ogie Ogilthorpe and mobile phones in the same email. The passion you showed for everything, and everyone, in your life is something that has truly inspired me and will never be forgotten.

Zarko and I became instant friends as we shared multiple interests and ran in similar circles. He was incredibly smart, high energy, positive, and very giving. He was one-of-a-kind. I will miss him as a friend and fellow board member.

I recall the first time I met Zarko … General Magic was still housed in the "Dog Pound" on Castro Street in Mountain View. Zarko came in to interview and I have a mental image of Andy, Bill and Phil (among others) hovering around him as he demonstrated a piece of technology he had developed. I remember thinking: 'This kid glows.'

Dearest Z, My heart has been broken today to hear that you are no longer with us.  You have always been one of the most generous, gentle, sweetest man that I have ever known. You gave your time to many of us so generously, like there was no other place you would rather be. Your enthusiasm was contagious and no one else has that smile and twinkle in their eyes like you have. I will miss you, but you will be forever in my heart.

Z, like everyone else, there's a piece of your big heart in me...Now there is an aching crater. I'll miss your annoying love and caring. Have known you since 85, and are just spending more time in the last year…will save a spot on the sailboat for you.

Zarko, my dear friend and great boss, I was so shocked to hear the loss. Your leadership, passion for success... and all those good memories working together in General Magic and Altocom go through my mind. Your memory will forever be cherished.

I worked with Zarko many years ago at Magic. His infectious energy and warm smile were contagious, and a part of what makes him so unforgettable and special. My heart goes out to his beloved family, friends and to all who mourn his loss.

Zarko - A man of so many talents, kind gestures, appreciation for the arts, and a truly magnificent soul. Memories of exploring Kyoto and Kobe, practicing French, and cultural conversations will forever be relived in my mind, as my heart continues to ache. I am grateful for the time we had together at AltoCom and honored to have been considered a friend. The world's light just got dimmer...

Zarko, you introduced me to true team spirit. I am honored to have known you. I've never met such a bright, kind and thoughtful human.

Zarko, I will miss our conversations about sailing and cars. You were so full of life with everything you took on.  I can not express how much we will miss you.

Sweet, Sweet, Sweet man. A sad day.
Sending many blessings to Nellie, Vivi, Sam and families

How lucky I am to have known zarko - he was more than a friend, and no matter where we were together, his smile and character brightened my day. He was the authenticate man, passionate, loving, caring - a man who cared about helping the people around him and the world. I had the good fortune of watching Zarko work and play, laugh and cry, and whether as a tech wizard, environmentalist or repairman he only knew one way to do things and that was with perfection. He definitely walked this earth with purpose and I am truly a better person to have known him. Dear Nellie - thank you for sharing your husband with all of us - he truly is someone that will be missed.

When we worked together, Zarko was an extraordinary man, a life force, bursting with creativity and fearlessness. He tackled complexity and made it seem simple. He was the cheerful one, the kind one, the helpful one. My memories of Zarko are unclouded by his recent struggles, and he remains a shining bright light, as i knew him.

Zarko...you were a friend to me many years ago at General Magic. I will remember our talks and your sweet and gentle ways always.

I am deeply saddened and may you rest in peace.

Nellie - you are in my heart and in my thoughts. This morning, I dedicated my yoga practice to you - just hoping that for even just a moment you can take a sweet breath in such a painful time. Just for a moment. My love and support is with you and your family, and the many, many people who love and adore Zarko.

Wind in your back and Goodspeed! A toujours!

Zarko, we'll not get to go to the jazz show this spring we'd talked about. You sent me a picture a few months ago from the time we worked together, so bittersweet now.

I hear echoes of your voice and smile and think of the pet names we called each other as we crossed paths over the years since then. A few tech words too, I'll always hear with your funny pronunciation, you crazy Canuck.

There's no good in you being gone so soon, reminding us that the time we all have together is too short.

Zarko, thank you for having been in this world and leaving your mark on it, and on us. Nellie, Vivi, Sam, our thoughts and prayers are with you, and our support for whatever you need.

I am very sad to hear this news. He was such a gentle person. I shared an office with him for the past year, and I am very much puzzled and wondering somehow I should have paid better attention. I will miss him.

Zarko. After General Magic and Altocom, you traveled and I didn't see you for a time. I missed you but knew you were sharing your bright, infectious enthusiasm, cheerfulness and let's-do-it attitude with the world. And that seemed right. And good. And then you came back, and you were working in my old office in Los Altos, and I was in our old General Magic building, and it seemed like a full circle and it was so great to get together with you again. I was looking forward to a new chapter. And now I miss you again. But it's different. I don't understand. And the world is darker. I will take all the great things you are and keep them in my heart. Goodbye, my friend.

Zarko was a great friend
and a great mentor
I'm grateful to have had him in life,
and miss him terribly.

I really enjoyed working with Zarko at General Magic. One evening at a customer dinner I found, like me, he'd studied at the University of Waterloo. The next morning we shared our experiences there. I send condolences to his family and friends.

Nellie, our hearts go out to you and to Zarko. We already miss him and we were looking forward to seeing you guys tomorrow night with Howard and Tiffany in town. We loved knowing Zarko, loved his energy, his unique personality, his loves for cars, our conversations about Tesla, seeing you at the Yacht Club, seeing you at BBall games, see you guys at MA events........ The boys will really miss him in poker and on the ski trips--can't imagine Howard coming back without Zarko stories. Nellie--we love you and are sending the best of thoughts your way. Karen Behnke Luria and Howard Luria

Zarko, like an older brother always watching over me especially when I moved to the Bay Area. Generously allowed me to stay at his home in Menlo Park, teaching me how to make my first espresso, as long as I cooked Chinese food for him. I'm gonna miss hearing your stories of your experiences and travels around the world which has always inspired me. My family and I are going to miss you dearly big brother Zarko.  Love & Strength to Nellie, Sam & Vivi through this time.

I will always remember our big trip together after college, where we had dinner at an Indonesian restaurant in Hong Kong, the same dinner that I met my wife Fonteyn, to chowing down spring scallion noodles at the hole in the wall Chinese restaurant off Castro St in Mountain View.

I will miss those meals and the great conversations we had. I'll keep on swimming, biking, running and eating thinking of you.

Zarko, you have joined the Chapter eternal. I will miss you my Sigma Chi brother. What a wonderful friend to have known.

Too soon to be gone.

In Hoc Signo Vinces

Others have through their words here expressed my sentiments more eloquently than I could hope to. I remember Zarko's smile, the twinkle in his eye, his kindness, generosity, enthusiasm and curiousity, his child-like sense of wonder undimmed by cynicism around him, and his Canadian accent. He always--alone among my friends--called me "Hershie". I'm so sad he's gone.

Zarko, my dear mentor, balkan friend and a fellow board member. You are one of the kindest and most generous people I will ever know. I remember the days when Lucid was 4 people, 4 desks and a couch and you would come over to help us think through data storage problems. The day I took the CEO position you brought over your old engineering slide ruler and gave it to me because "every real engineer needs one of these". We will miss you terribly. We will make you proud.

Zarko. When I first came to California in 1992 to work at General Magic, some few befriended me and helped my along to get used to the place. You were kind and filled with good cheer for my struggles. I thanked you then -- and I honor you now.

Papa,

I can't believe I'm writing this. That you wont read it, that I wont see you again. I can't believe it.

There is no doubt that the world has lost a brilliant soul. Your achievements in your 47 short years will make anyone speechless, but it is not for these tinkering talents that I will miss or remember you by. It is the way you loved and cared so deeply for those close to you. Sam was only 2 when you enter our lives, and it was in this love affair that I see your heart most.

I have never seen anyone more eager for a child's love than you, with Sam. You were involved in everything in his little life, and loved him instantly. No child was ever so lucky to have such a brilliant team of yin and yang to raise them with such love and variety of life as Sam and Viv have been. My heart aches for those left to miss you; and to Nell, and the kids, there is no end to how sorry I am you have to live this.

Thank you for loving me Papa, for being the first person to show me the bigger world, how to drive stick, my first sail, how to add milk to your coffee ice-cream for absolute desert heaven, how to be a more savvy interweber, how to properly make a cappuccino, and so much more.

You will be so missed, always.
"Dinsey

Sorry to hear about the loss. I will always remember you standing right next to the bright red espresso machine in General Magic showing me how to brew it right. RIP.

I'm beyond devastated. I absolutely adored Zarko and always looked forward to seeing him even though geographically we were no longer close. I have the most fond memories of Zarko watching movies at his house with groups of people and "patronizing" Zarko's espresso bar where he always had ginger peach tea for me. He was such a brilliant and kind man with an amazing sense of humor. He was always trying to figure out how to be better even though he was already an awesome person. His quirks and feigned naiveté were charming. He was a good friend to me and meant very much to me. I miss him so much.

I am so deeply saddened to hear of Zarko’s passing. From the school’s solar project to helping build out its junior high, he did so much for the Marin Montessori community. He was a truly special human being, and it was an honor to know him. He was always full of warmth and compassion and was one of the most genuine and thoughtful individuals that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed greatly.

Dear Z, I will always remember what you did for me and your kindness and a spirit. Thank you for being with us. I can't hold back my tears...

A most memorable man who will be sorely missed.