Saran Ivanchukov

Mr. Ivanchukov, 86, of Howell, died April 3, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was born in Bulgaria and came to the United States, settling in Howell, in 1955. As a young adult he played soccer for the Bulgarian National Team and he was an accomplished musician. Mr. Ivanchukov retired as a homebuilder in 2000. He was predeceased by his wife, Katia; and a son, Sandje. Surviving are daughter and caregiver, Nogan Spitzer; two sons, Mandje Ivanchukov of Delaware, and Khyen Ivanchukov of New York; four grandchildren and a great-grandson. A funeral service was held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township, followed by interment in St. Vladimir’s Cemetery, Jackson.