Name: Mass of Christian Burial for Linas “Lenny” Zeimys
Start: 2025-08-28T11:00:00.000Z
Location: Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary Church

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Overman-Jones Funeral Home on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Linas J. Zeimys, "Lenny", age 70, a resident of Plainfield, IL and formerly a longtime resident of Chicago, IL, passed away August 14, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1955 in Chicago.

Lenny is survived by his children, Erik (Patti), Nicole, Nora and Sophie Zeimys; his grandchildren, Erik Zeimys; his siblings, Vida (Roger) Kaspar, Daria (Bob) Skilnik and Virginia (Frank) Puisis; his nieces and nephews, Kimberly Davis, Emily Davis, and Jennifer (Matthew) Morris, Zachary (Raquel) Spriggs, Alex (Alyssa) Spriggs, Nikolas and Francis Skilnik, Kristina, Anthony, Alex and Andrew Puisis.

He was preceded in death by his son, Sergeant Matthew Zeimys, USMC, his parents, Mecislovas and Sofija Zeimys.

Family and friends are invited to gather for the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, August 28, 11:00 AM at Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 6812 South Washtenaw Ave., Chicago. Inurnment will be at St. Casimir Cemetery, Chicago.

Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Plainfield, was entrusted with arrangements.

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August 21, 2025

Jennifer Morris posted to the memorial.

August 21, 2025

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August 21, 2025

John Burke posted to the memorial.

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Jennifer Morris

August 21, 2025

Uncle Lenny, you were always so full of life. I remember when I was a little girl you always told us to get in the truck, and you would take us all around to do your errands and the tavern. You would always teach us the ways of the real world. You would look out for us. Most of all, you would always tell us you loved us. Even when I moved to CA, you would always call and make sure I was safe and doing well. I remember when I met Matthew, my husband, you called to make sure he was a good man. What a special time we had when you were here for Zach's wedding. You were a great uncle, and I will forever hold you in my heart. Love you- Jenny

John Burke

August 21, 2025

I will miss the times that we shared together. We did business together and became friends after that Lenny will be missed as he made an indelible impression on everyone that he met thoughts and prayers go out to his family and especially his daughters who he loved dearly.

John Burke

August 21, 2025

Lenny was an incredible man. I feel fortunate to have become his friend he will be missed greatly rest in peace, my friend.

Andrew Puisis

August 20, 2025

Uncle Lenny, I have the utmost respect for you. You were there for mama number 1 and the rest of us whenever needed. Love you dearly. - Andy Puisis

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Virginia Puisis

August 20, 2025

Linas Zeimys public services will be postponed until further notice.
Thank you
Virginia Zeimys Puisis

Jennifer Morris

August 19, 2025

Jay McKeon

August 18, 2025

Linas "Lenny" are names that are adjacent to my understanding of him over the years. "Uncle Lenny" is how I knew and appreciated him for over 25 years. I am privileged to have known one of the longest and most cherished friendships with Uncle Lenny´s ACTUAL nephew, Andrew Puisis. As a result, I spent most childhood summers in Long Beach admiring and loving the entire family as my own including Virginia, Frank, Kristina, Anthony and Alex. He was endearingly called one only name as far as I was concerned all those summers.....so he is "Uncle Lenny" to me now in perpetuity.

Furthermore, I was fractured to learn of Uncle Lenny´s son Matty Zeimys passing. I respected Matt as an icon of sorts starting by hanging on the corner and being a lifelong 37th street brother of mine. An American hero and fellow lover of dogs including HAVOC his loyal Dogo Argentino who I think of often.

To the entire family....please know I love you and may eternal rest be granted unto Uncle Lenny & Matty Zeimys. May Havoc return to you one day in heaven. And long live 37th street one day behind the pearly gates.

Jolanta Miller

August 18, 2025

Dear Linas,
I hope you knew, that you had a very special place in my heart.
I feel so lucky and blessed that we had a chance to talk just a couple of days before you left us.
The nurse asked how I am related to you. I said you are my cousin.
And you said, "She is more than a cousin, she is my sister!" This last day we spent together was special and will stay with me forever. We had so many happy and loving memories. And for that, I am forever grateful.
Thank you Linukai for everything. You helped our family tremendously.
Your love , Your kindness, Your generosity we will never forget. You will stay forever in our hearts. You will be missed beyond measure. Gone to soon but never forgotten.
Sending love and strength through this difficult time.
With Love,
Jolanta

Phil Levato

August 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that offer my sincere condolences to the entire Zeimys Family. I heard the sad news today. I had the pleasure of meeting lenny 42 years ago when I was 15. He hired me to work weekends and after school. He took a chance on me and soon after I spent every day with him. I spent time with his family and I felt like family. He taught me so many things throughout my time with him. I looked up to him like a father. He taught me about life and business. He seen in me what I didn´t. For 9 years I was with him daily and I had a million laughs and life lessons along the way. I never got the chance to tell him , even after reconnecting many years later how much he impacted my life in a positive way. May he rest in eternal peace.