Liuben Topchev, aged 95, of North Arlington, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday surrounded by his loving family. Visiting will be on Thursday December 7, 2023 from 4 until 8:00 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive in Kearny. Service will be on Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home and cremation will follow. His ashes will be buried with his wife at Holy Name Cemetery in Jersey City in the near future .
He is survived by his three sons: Kiro (Sharon), Stefan (Nancy), and Dimiter (Elise). Additionally, he leaves behind nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Born on August 12, 1928, in Macedonia, Liuben immigrated to Brazil after World War II, where he met and married his wife Rovena, and they welcomed their first two children, Kiro and Stefan.
Throughout his time in Brazil, Liuben persistently attempted to move to America. In the 1970s, his dream became a reality as he successfully resettled his family in the United States, where Dimiter was born. In his later years, Liuben remarried the late Elsa Vassilef. A prosperous businessman and entrepreneur, he owned multiple restaurants and supermarkets, while also holding a significant role in the Macedonian Patriotic Organization.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to St. Judes Childrens Hospital.
Liuben will be remembered for his unwavering character, dedication to his family, and his lifelong commitment to advancing freedom for the Macedonian people. Additionally, he played a crucial role in sponsoring numerous individuals on their journey to the United States. His legacy is one of resilience, hard work, and a profound impact on both his family and the community he served.
