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Rev. Arvydas Petras Zygas

Arvydas Zygas Obituary

Rev. Arvydas Petras Zygas, born June 6, 1957, passed away May 7, 2011. Prayer service at 8 p.m. Friday, May 13, Holy Mass at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14 in St. Anthony's Church, 1510 South 49th Court, Cicero.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 12, 2011.

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Richard Giarniero

June 25, 2011

I am shocked to learn of Peter's (Arvydas') passing. He was a passionate & funny person who was always looking to the better side of life. Working with him was a pleasure. God bless.

Rolandas Luscikauskas

June 2, 2011

Amzino atilsio mielas DRAUGE, DIDIS ZMOGAU!

Ruta Galinaitis

May 22, 2011

Fr. Arvydas Zygas presented the Mass celebratation at our 40th anniversary reunion of Nativity BVM graduates of 1966. This young man, this young priest inspired me to go back to church services. He inspired my sons, younger than him. He was able to extend himself to all ages, younger and older than himself.

Birute Prasmutaite

May 16, 2011

Mielas Arvydas
Prisimenu tave per PL Jaunimo Kongresus, kai savo zodziais pagaudavai jaunima. Per anksti palikote si pasauli ir savo pasaukima. Ilsekis ramybeje Dievo prieglobstyje. Rest in peace dear friend.

Vida Wolff

May 15, 2011

I wish to send the family my sympathy for your loss. He was a gentle soul.

With mentor and teacher at Pedagoginis Institutas where he also taught Lithuanian cultural traditiions. Mrs. Petersoneine

Teresa boguta

May 15, 2011

Father Zygas at Rakas Lithuanian Youth Camp

Teresa boguta

May 15, 2011

Arvdas Zygas meets Pope in 1979. It ran as the cover of Ateitis, magazine for Lithuanian Catholic Youth

Teresa Boguta

May 15, 2011

May 14, 2011

It is with sorrow that we have learned of the death of Father Arvydas Zygas. Our prayers for the repose of his soul are with him. May he rest in peace!

Rev. Donald Petraitis, MIC and Marian Fathers in Thompson, CT

May 13, 2011

I knew Arvydas in college. He was a great guy--great sense of humor

May 12, 2011

We are so sorry to hear about Father Arvydas passing. We had the honor and privilege to have met him. What an amazing person he was! God bless you, and thank you for all the fun times we had. We love you.

Ernie Stetenfeld

May 12, 2011

I am sad to learn of Fr. Arvydas' death. We were high school classmates at Fenwick and friends from Cicero. He led a remarkable life. My sympathies to his family. May he rest in our Lord.

Joseph Picone

May 12, 2011

My sympathies to his family. I was a high school classmate of Arvydas at Fenwick High School. I have fond memories of those days and still tell some of our stories about our Latin and chemistry classes. Arvydas founded and ran the Lithuanian Club. I remember his as a bright and enthusiastic person.

Daiva Skuodyte

May 12, 2011

Arvyday, you are unforgettable. We’ll treasure memories of your cordial smile, caring words, and attentive gaze into human soul.

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