Boris Velovski, age 83 of Crown Point passed away peacefully with his sons by his side on May 2, 2025. He arrived in America in 1958 and he and his father Metodija Velovski were the original founders of the first Macedonian Church in Gary Indiana, S.S. Peter and Paul. He married the love of his life Vera Velovski here and they were blessed with two sons, Tony and Rick. He served in the Gary Police department for 20 years and was a proud retiree of the department. He also served in the United States Army and was released with an honorable discharge.

Boris is preceded in death by his wife, Vera Velovski; his parents, Metodija and Slavka Velovski; his nephew, Nikola Petkovich; his grandparents, Stojce and Neda Blazevski; and sister in law, Gena Trajkoski.

Boris is survived by his two loving sons Tony and Rick Velovski; adored granddaughter, Olivia Velovski; sister, Menka Petkovich; brothers in law, Tale Petkovich and Najdo Trajkoski; and nieces, nephews, and many family members in the US, Canada, Macedonia, and Australia.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 at 1230 PM at S.S. Peter and Paul Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral (9660 Broadway, Merrillville) with visitation starting at 11:30 AM. Rev Georgij Gligorov and Rev Aleksandar Mitrov officiating. Internment Calumet Park Cemetery. For further information please call Mileva at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel 219-736-5840. Vecnaja Pamjat.