Martin Zemaitaitis

Martin Zemaitaitis obituary, Lemont, IL

Martin Zemaitaitis

Martin Zemaitaitis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Petkus Lemont Funeral Home on Apr. 5, 2024.

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Martin Zemaitaitis, April 2, 2024. Age 89. Of Crest Hill, IL., formerly of Darien IL., and Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood. Devoted husband of Elena Zemaitaitis, Nee Noyak. Loving father of Donna Flynn and Susan (Paul) LaPorte. Cherished grandfather of Kevin Martin (Lindsay) Flynn, Troy LaPorte, and Hope Laporte. Dearest great grandfather of Maeve Flynn. Beloved brother of Ella Zemaitaitis and Zelma (Kestas) Juskenas. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Marta, Nee Kleinaityte, and Jonas Zemaitaitis, and his siblings Lydia Budvytis, Marta Krivickas, August Zemaitaitis, Edita Kupreisis, and Irma Zemaitaitis. Martin was a retiree from the American Can Company, in Chicago, IL. and he was an avid carpenter. In lIeu of flowers, Memorial Offering's in Martin's name may be made to "Saulutes" (Lithuanian Orphan Aid), and will be deeply appreciated.
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