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GOTAVASKAS, Tony G.

Tony G. Gotavaskas, 51, passed away bravely and peacefully on April 26, 2013 after a long illness. He was the loving son of Alex and Frances Gotavaskas and the brother of three sisters, Elaine, Sandra and Susan. Tony was a gentle soul, humble artist, and devoted James Bond fan. He served in the Marine Corps and was and active member of the Guardian Angels, where he was honored with a medal of courage. The immediate family had a private service in honor of Tony's wishes. You will be missed Tony. "Live and Let Die"

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Published by Hartford Courant on May 23, 2013.

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Greg Cichowski

December 13, 2022

Greg Cichowski

December 13, 2022

Greg Cichowski

December 13, 2022

Greg Cichowski

December 13, 2022

Sandra, you're a good sister

sandra gotavaskas

December 2, 2017

Tony.....my wonderful brother. I wish you were here. I love you so much.

nancy kowaleski

May 23, 2013

Sorry for your loss.

frank smith

frank smith

May 23, 2013

My sincere sympathy to his three sisters and all the members of the family. I still miss Alex who was my sincere friend for many years and think of him every time I go the MDS in Berlin.

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