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Wedo Nutaitis Jr.
1952 - 2016
Wedo Nutaitis Jr.
1952 - 2016
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BORN
1952
DIED
2016
Wedo Nutaitis Obituary
Dr. Wedo Nutaitis, Jr., of Fairfax, Va passed away on November 22, 2016 at home with his family. He was 64 years old. Wedo was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all.
Wedo graduated from George Mason University and Philadelphia College of Optometry. His optometric practice was located in Vienna, Va.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Caroline Ann Nutaitis. Wedo is survived by his father Dr. Wedo Nutaitis, his three siblings and their spouses, Dr. Matthew John Nutaitis and Catherine Nutaitis, Michele Mathis and William Keith Mathis, Dr. John Thomas Nutaitis and Dr. Beckie Michael, and ten nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 3, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church in Fairfax.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CapitalCaring.org.
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May 3, 2018
Found his Clipper ad and saw him at PanAm shopping center. Awesome doctor that took his time and I never felt rushed like other eye doctors. I referred over 10 patients to him because of his demeanor and skill. The conversations were great too.
He would leave contacts for me outside the rear door for me to get after hours at his Vienna location.
Rest in Paradise.
P.S.
I still cannot spell his last name correctly but knew a google search of Wedo would get me the correct info I needed!
Sen Zhang
May 20, 2017
I was always pleasant to visit Dr. Nutaitis. Lots of good chats. I miss him.
Delfin Lopez
May 15, 2017
Dr. Wedo Nutaitis was a great person who made going to the eye Dr. a pleasurable experience. He was so vibrant and funny. He told great stories and was an excellent listener. He also loved his craft and love to explain it in detail. I feel like I know so much more about the craft of optometry thanks to him. I love reading all of the nice things everyone has said about him. He is missed, and going to the eye doctor will never be the same.
David McCormack
April 25, 2017
Our family of five had been patients of Dr. Nutaitis for over 30 years starting in Alexandria. He always asked about how our family members were doing and was by far the most friendly doctor I ever visited. I was shocked when I heard the news. I will miss his professional services and demeanor. Condolences to all of his family. David McCormack
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Sha'Ron Downing
April 13, 2017
I am beyond devastated. Dr. Nutaitis was not only my eye doctor of 20 years, but a really good friend. When I was in his office we would talk about our mutual love of fishing. He will be missed.
Joe Edgar
April 8, 2017
Just discovered this ob. What a shame. Wedo was one of my best friends at St. Leo's Catholic Elementary School. He, along with the other three of us, Joey Edgar, Tom White and Howie Bowell, were inseparable in 6th, 7th and 8th grades, on the basketball team and the Track Team. Lost track of all of them soon after that, but never forgot how much fun we had together. There is nothing quite like youth friendships. Rest In Peace, my old friend.
Carlota McCormack
February 23, 2017
My family and I are devastated at the news! We only just learned of the passing of our beloved Dr. Nutaitis. Here we were making plans to go visit only to get a call alerting us of his passing. We were upset and speechless. Dr. Nutaitis has been our Optometrist and friend since 1992. We recall the numerous pleasant and interesting chats with he and (mother) Mrs. Nutaitis. How fondly I recall our many conversations about venison (from his hunting trips) and the different ways to cook it; his garden...he last gave me tomato plants in 2015...still have photos. Wow!! Simply blown. Remember him telling me on occasion..."You have to come early as I have to leave for Scouts meeting...we are selling Christmas trees!" He was a loving and caring man, not only to his patients, but particularly to his parents. Dr. Nutaitis will be greatly missed. To the family, kindly accept our sincere condolences. We are truly blessed to have had his care and friendship.
Horace McCormack
February 23, 2017
Dr. Wedo Nutaitis, Jr. was a great man, friend of my family and expert eye doctor for us all through the many years. We are saddened by his death and pass our condolences to the family. Dr. Wedo will be greatly missed... May his soul rest in peace. Horace McCormack
February 15, 2017
We thought of the good doctor as family. He diagnosed my husband's eye condition years ago which was such a blessing to know and be corrected. He always asked about all our family and shared his life with us. We loved him and will miss him so much. What a caring and loving man he was. The Szabo family
Nadia Zia
February 12, 2017
He was a wonderful person and will be missed tremendously.
Amy Hurd
February 11, 2017
Our family is saddened to learn of Dr. Nutaitis's passing. He was like a part of our family - we met him way back when he was filling in for a doc in Old Town Alexandria over 20 years ago. We followed him with his office moves and were sad to leave him behind when we recently moved to Tennessee. I know his family will miss him. He loved all of his nieces and nephews - the stories he would tell! And he showed so much interest in our lives - truly a kind and caring person. I am quite sure he is fly fishing with angels right now.
Pat Hackerson
February 11, 2017
Doc was very good at optometry. He was caring and loved to talk about his fishing trips. I totally trusted him with my eyes. He will be missed.
Felix Duarte
February 3, 2017
I just found out about the passing of my Doctor and good friend, I am soo sad, I am going to miss him alot
Valerie Porter
January 31, 2017
It was a shock that I just found out about the passing of Dr. Nautaitis. He was not only my Optometrist for many many years but also a good friend. We had some great discussions about golf. He will be deeply missed.
Bob and Mary Jane Crain
January 31, 2017
My wife and I were deeply saddened when we learned yesterday of Dr. Nutaitis's death. We have been going to him since first seeing him at his office in the Pan Am Center many years ago. We always looked forward to our visits to him because of his genuine interest in his patients lives as well as their eye care, and because of the always interesting conversations we had with him on many diverse topics. He was a keen observer of life, and we considered him a good friend. The world would be a far better place if it had more people like Dr. Nutaitis.
Our deepest condolences to his family.
Kelley DuBois
January 31, 2017
I am deeply saddened as I just learned of the passing of one of the best human beings I have ever known, Dr Nutaitis. He became my optometrist in 1990 and has been that and a great friend ever since. I have relocated several times and he was the still my optometrist. He was still my optometrist when I moved to Greensboro and when I relocated to southern Va. I would travel for hours to see him for eye visits and wonderful catch-up conversations. I sometimes felt that he knew me better than I knew myself. He knew when I would lose a contact lens. He kept up with my job changes and my sons sports activities. He was a great person. He was the epitome of professionalism. He LOVED his family and we loved hearing about them. He will sorely be missed.
Ann LaDuca
January 30, 2017
It was with great sadness that I learned of Dr. Nutaitis's passing; please accept my heartfelt condolences. He was a wonderful person, so kind and caring; as well as an excellent doctor. I will miss him very much.
Joanna Rogers
January 30, 2017
I just found out about the passing of Dr Nutaitis. I was a patient of his for many years. After I got married and moved to Maryland, I still went to him and brought my step kids and son along as well. I always enjoyed speaking with him and he always remembered everything I told him. My condolences to the family.
Holland Markwalter
January 30, 2017
Our family just learned of Dr Nutaitis' passing. We are deeply saddened and appreciate his patient, loving care of our family's eye health for many years! May you feel the comfort and peace of God's presence
Eric Witzig
January 30, 2017
Dear Nutaitis Family, My late wife and I were patients of the doctor since he covered for a colleague in Alexandria. Only got the news of his passing today! I am stunned! For years he took excellent care of my wife and me. His passing is a tremendous loss to his patients and the community. May God bless.
Stacey Jones
January 24, 2017
My family and I have been seeing Dr. Nutaitis since we moved to Vienna 119 years ago. I was shocked to just hear the message of his passing. We will miss his great story telling and his personable demeanor. He always remembered who played what sport and what grade my kids were in. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
January 20, 2017
My daughter and I are so sad to hear that Dr. Nutaitis has passed away. I just called his office because it was time to schedule our check up and listened to the tape recording in shock. We have been going to see him, first at his location in Pan Am Shopping Center, then in Vienna for more than 20 years and will miss him so much.
Aldis and Susan Lapins
January 19, 2017
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the Nutaitis family. We miss Dr. Nutaitis, as a friendly raconteur and insightful optometrist. We shared memories of Berwick PA (aka Nutaitisville) and the difficulty tracing Baltic roots before mid 1800's, when they were assigned last names. His love of his Dad, brothers, and fishing made us happy to work around both of our family needs.
Lorna Abraham
January 17, 2017
There are no words to say how sad I am. Dr. Nutaitis was my eye doctor since I lived in Fairfax from 1990. To date he still was and I am only now finding out because I was calling and calling and no response from the phone line until today. I travel from Maryland where I now live for his service. I am devastated. He was one great person; a pleasure to talk to and humorous too. I will sorely miss him. Much, much love and hugs to all his family.
Abraham and Williams family.
January 3, 2017
To the Nutaitus family:
I just called to make an appointment and was shocked to hear the sad news of Dr. Nutaitis' death I'm so sorry. My family have been patients of his for many years. My deepest sympathy to all.
Pat Connell (Patient and former neighbor on Country Hill)
Maria Robles
January 3, 2017
Dear Nutaitis Family,
Our deepest condolences. I meet Wedo about 25 years ago when both of us were working in Old Town Alexandria for Dr. Searles, and since then he was our eye doctor and when my daughter needed glasses he became our family doctor. Always kind and big smile, we will talk about fishing, families, baseball and ofcourse his beloved garden- tomatoes for long time. It was an honor knowing him and we will miss him dearly. RIP
Maria Robles, Jon and Julia Idelson
Karen Drenkard
January 1, 2017
We are so sad to hear about the death of Dr. Nutaitis. He was the optometrist for our entire family and he was the kindest most excellent person. We will miss him so much and send our deepest sympathy to his family. The Drenkard Family
Jenna Barber
December 29, 2016
Oh My Goodness, Our dear beloved Dr. Wedo and family, Our deepest condolences. We thank you for sharing your family member, and friend, for all the many years we were honored to know him. The commendable positive efforts Dr. Wedo gave to Society with so much integrity, friendship and professionalism. We knew the family for so many years, sharing laughter, tears and joy. We will miss him dearly.
God Bless You always, rest in peace.
Ms. Jenna Barber and M. Derakhshifar
Javid Ahmad
December 28, 2016
Dear Nutaitis family
I just called to make an appointment to find out the shocking news. I immediately called my kids and wife to give them the news and they were shocked as well.
I met the Dr. when I rented a room their house in Fairfax in January of 2000. Wonderful family, learned a lot from the Papa Nutaitis. Since I knew the famiy, I made Dr. Nutaiis my family eye doctor.
Every time we visited him, it was a treat. He was the nicest person.. Loved to talk about kids, fishing. My family will miss him dearly
Rest in peace Dr.
Please let me know about the funeral arrangements at 7039301982
Richard Stodart
December 20, 2016
We first met Wedo Nutaitis in 1992 when we moved to Vienna from California and he became our optometrist. He was a genial man devoted to his family and his practice. We shall miss him dearly.
Richard and Nancy Stodart (Burgess, VA)
Jennifer & Archibald Elba
December 15, 2016
I was still in shock about Dr Nataitis's death. I met Dr Nutaitis over 20 years ago when his dad had knee surgery at Inova Fairfax hospital. One of nurses introduced him to me and told me he was an eye DR. I needed one at the time so I called his office to go see him. Ever since, He sees me and my son every year for our yearly check up. He was such a very pleasant gentleman. He was very good at what He does. Dr Nuttaitis...... I am going to miss you. I don't know if I will ever find someone as good as you. Continue to rest in perfect peace ..............
Jennifer Elba, Silver Spring MD.
Polly Marcelino
December 12, 2016
Dear Dr Nutaitis' family, I was shocked and saddened by his passing. He's been a good friend of the family for many years, since he practiced at Pan Am shopping center. We will certainly miss him, and his pleasant nature, and joviality. He had great compassion for his parents, and always discussed them with great care. We pray our Lord's blessings of peace and comfort on you all during this difficult time.
William Marcelino
December 12, 2016
I will miss our twice a year conversation about fishing, school, families, food, and lots more. I will miss how you treat your patient as a good friend. You are intelligent because you have book of knowledge to share.
My family will miss your dearly.
MARJORIE NORRIS
December 10, 2016
I am sad to hear of Dr. Nutaitis' passing. He was always so pleasant and helpful. I will miss him.
James Weaver
December 6, 2016
I first met Dr. Nutaitis in 1997 when he practiced off of Nutley. He helped me with a difficult optometry issue. My wife, son, and I continued to see him and I last saw him on Nov 14, 2016. We lost a great eye doctor, but we lost a great human being and a friend as well. God bless his family. Jim, Patricia, and Caleb Weaver
Patty Neiss
December 4, 2016
Matt, I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Wedo's death. My condolences to your father, you and Cathy, and the extended Nutaitis family. I enjoyed my association with Wedo throughout the softball careers of our daughters. I am particularly grateful to Wedo for the kindness with which he treated my mother and family members while my father and your father were at The Virginian rehabilitation center. He was most gracious. Blessings on Wedo's soul.
Fondly,
Patty and Scott. (Neiss and Heon)
Germaine Sylvain
December 2, 2016
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Nutaitis family. I had the pleasure of working with Wedo over the years at a few different Optometric practices. What a great person, always friendly and warm. He always treated everyone with the utmost respect. I valued his friendship tremendously. He will be greatly missed by my entire family. Keeping you all in prayer. May the Lord hold you extra close during this very difficult time and fill you with peace.
Fera Ibrahim
December 1, 2016
It was with great sadness that we learned of Dr. Nutaitis's passing; please accept our heartfelt condolences. He was very near and dear to our family. I've known Dr. Nutaitis for 15 years and he was such a kind and caring individual. He had such a great loving heart. He will be truly missed by all of us. We will say though, that our hearts go out to you, and we will always remember the joyous memories that we are privileged to have known you. May God bless his soul.
From the Ibrahim family
Genavie Jnobaptiste
November 29, 2016
Dr.Nutaitis has been so kind, caring, loving to my family for almost 20 years. He was one of a kind gentle soul you can call and depend on. I will never find another Dr like him. Always made time for me and my family.. We love and will miss you will never forget you.... Thank You! Dr.Nutaitis R.I.P. To his family will keep you in prayer.
Farid Tashjian
November 26, 2016
We have known Dr. Nutaitis for over 25 year, and throughout all these years, he was the friend you always relay on him to give the best possible advice. We considered him as the best family friend. He was the kindest and the most caring person, alway ready to help you and accommodate your schedule. May God bless his soul. We really will miss him. The Tashjian family
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