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Gintas Vaitkus Obituary

Vaitkus, Gintas 78, of Westchester, passed away on March 4, 2008, loving husband of Mary Ann (nee Tabak), dearest father of Kathy (Craig) Lodico, Andy and Lisa (Mohammad) Abu-Samra, loving grandfather of Anthony and Abby Lodico, Yasmeen, Senah, Mona, Ameer and Dalia Abu-Samra. A Memorial Mass will be held at Divine Providence Catholic Church, 2550 Mayfair, Westchester, IL. On Saturday, March 8, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Daughters of Lithuania, 2735 W. 71st St., Chicago, IL, 60629. Arrangements by: Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Info: 708-442-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 7, 2008.

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Collette Wallace

March 7, 2008

Andy, Nancy & Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Collette & Justin

AnnMarie Gleason (nee Coyne)

March 7, 2008

Lisa and Family,

Very sorry for the loss of your father. You are in my prayers.

Jeanne Rowan-Hickey

March 7, 2008

Kathy & Family,
I remember your dad at McAuley Volleyball games, always cheering you on. My condolences on your loss.

Jeff Jensen

March 7, 2008

Are thoughts are with you Andy.

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