Dejan Simjanović (1951

January 14, 2026

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Dejan Simjanović, born in Belgrade in 1951, passed away unexpectedly on December 30th.
The son chose specific songs like "April Come She Will" and "Long Long While" for the cremation, reflecting his father's love for films and music.
Dejan had expressed a desire for his son to deliver his eulogy, indicating a thoughtful approach to his own end-of-life arrangements.
The son recounts three conversations with his father that illustrate Dejan's guidance and wisdom regarding career choices.
Dejan encouraged his son to consider studying Arabic, given his work in Libya, while also supporting his artistic aspirations.
He advised his son against a television job, believing it would detract from his writing, and later recognized that a marketing role was not suitable for him.
Dejan instilled in his son a value system that prioritized spirit over material gain and a strong sense of responsibility.
The eulogy touches upon the Simjanović family's tradition of contributing more to society than they took, characterized by integrity and moderation.
Dejan recognized the rise of negative influences in society in the late eighties and spent the rest of his life protesting this trend.
He possessed an innate ability to discern right from wrong and surrounded himself with like-minded individuals.
The son expresses that he will miss his father, his friend.

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