September 25, 1935 – July 27, 2016 Liudvyka Marija Grigas, known to most as Louise, was born in Lithuania on September 25, 1935, just before the onset of World War II. As a young child she enjoyed the privileges of an upper middle class upbringing. Both of her parents were in government service. Her father,… Continue Reading
Putnam – Aldona Rygelis, born Tercijonas, age 83, formerly of Maple Lane in Thompson, died February 26th, 2014 in Matulaitis Nursing Home, Putnam, Connecticut. Aldona was born in Kaunas, Lithuania on June 9, 1930. She was the eldest of three children born to Ona Putvyte Tercijonas, educator of early childhood education, daughter of Vlada Putvis,… Continue Reading
1920-2012 Thompson, CT – Joseph “Juozas” Rygelis, died Saturday, March 10, 2012 in Day Kimball Hospital. Born in Lithuania August 12, 1920. He was raised on a farm and and was one of seven children born to Antanas and Veronika (Puodziukynaite) Rygelis. He was the loving husband of Aldona (Tercijonas) Rygelis whom he married on… Continue Reading
Dr. Walter V. Vaitkus 1920 – 2009 Florida – Dr. Walter Vaitkus died on December 12, 2009 in his home in Juno Beach, Florida, having reached 89 years of age. Walter was born on April 5, 1920 in Donora, Pennsylvania. At the age of 2, his mother took him and his siblings to Lithuania where… Continue Reading
