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George J. Gravrogkas

Menands, New York

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Gravrogkas, George J. MENANDS George J. Gravrogkas, 86, died on January 30, 2015 in Albany. He was born in Lithuania on April 28, 1928, and was the son of Julian and Olga Gravrogkas. His father, Julian, was the president of Vytautas University in Kaunas, Lithuania, and George was raised in an...

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Aldona, my sincerest condolences. I just heard of George's death. He was a great gift to the world. My prayers are with you.

Dear Dr. Baltch,

I am so saddened to learn of George's passing. I cannot imagine the loss you are feeling right now. My heart is with you during your time of mourning.

We always enjoyed witnessing George's pleasant ways, and devotion to you. Had we known, we would have been there with you. Please know this.

My condolences to Aldona on George's passing. I had the privilege of sharing an office with George when I joined the Hudson Valley Community College English department as an adjunct instructor in 1990. As his obituary states, George was generous with his time and advice; I was lucky to benefit from both. We remained friends after his retirement, and I am honored that he attended the 2010 ceremony in which I was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. We exchanged...