26 April 1933 – 22 July 2026
It is with considerable sadness that The Swords Club recently received the news of the passing of Valdemar Charles “Nandy” Sucic on Wednesday 22 July 2026. Nandy, as he was affectionately known, considered the sport of fencing as one of his greatest passions in life. He commenced fencing in 1945. Upon arriving in Sydney from Croatia in 1959, he quickly went in search of a fencing club and discovered The Swords Club, where he was warmly welcomed. He was a dedicated member of The Swords Club for over 40 years. His impact on fencing in Australia was considerable. Long after he had fenced competitively, he devoted his time to coaching, volunteering, friendly bouts with juniors or attending events simply to encourage other fencers. He was generous with his expertise, wisdom, humour and time. Nandy was much-loved, and a friend to many. He will be missed. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
The Sucic Family is hosting a Celebration of Life in honour of Nandy on Saturday 17 October 2026, 2:00-5:00pm.
