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Roman Biliunas Obituary
ROMAN BILIUNAS, (Age 74)
COL., USAF (Ret.)
On October 2, 2O06,COLONEL ROMAN BILIUNAS, USAF (Ret.), 74, died at home surounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nina Zickus Biliunas; three children and their spouses; Ramona Biliunas (Jeff Goad), Chicago, IL., Julie Biliunas Killian (Bill). Greensboro, NC., and Michael Biliunas (Lainee), Richmond, VA; and four grandchildren, Jeffrey, Laura, Mark and Natalie. He is also survived by two Sisters, Cecilia Mitkus and Zita Sodeika; many nieces, nephews and friends. Born in Lithuania on February 28, 1932, he came to the US, in 1948. In 1950, he entered the Air Force to give back to the country that gave him and his family the freedom and liberties we are still privileged to hold today. While in the military, Roman (also known as Bill) attended the University of llinois, graduating summa cum laude with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering in 1964, and earned a M.S. in Economics from the University of Maryland in 1975. He had a variety of command and operations assignments, including one tour in Vietnam. While at the Pentagon, as Deputy Director of Manpower and Organization, USAF HQ, he was the single most influential person establishing Air Force manpower requirements. His highly respected expertise and innovative thinking resulted in major strengthening of the nation's defense, for which he received the highest military decoration, the Legion of Merit, He also received numerous medals and awards. After 36 years of distinguished service; he retired from the Air Force in 1986 and worked as a consultant for Economic Systems. Inc., In Falls Church, VA. In 1999, he and Nina moved to Richmond, VA. Roman was one of the good guys whose kindness, charm, good nature and truly one-of-a-kind puns will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Visitation from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2006, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., Glen Allen, VA. 23060. Funeral service will be on Friday, November 17, 2006, 8:45 a.m. at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Myer, VA., to be followed immediately by full military honors and interment at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Roman's memory be made to Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation (memo: Roman Bilunas/Widows in Need Endownment), 5100 John D. Ryan Blvd., San Antonio, TX. 78245; or Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc. (memo: Roman Biliunas), 1359 Broadway, Ste. 1509, New York, NY 10018, www.pdf.org
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John & Maria Graham
October 11, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathy to Nina, Ramona, Julie, Mike and their families. We have lots of beautiul memories of Bill. May God grant you strength and hope during this difficult time. Our prayers are with all of you.
Tony & Tammy Rogers
October 10, 2006
Ramona,
We didn't know your father, but we do know that he must have been very proud of you. Please accept our condolences,
Rick & Gina Chapman and family
October 9, 2006
Mike, Lainee, Mark & Natalie,
We're very sorry to hear about the loss of your father and grandfather. While we didn't know him personally, it sounds like he achieved a lot in his life. We hope he will continue to be an inspiration to you all.
Phil & Jess Tilson
October 7, 2006
We grieve along with all the Biliunas' family. Their loss is our loss, and the memories of Bill will remain in our minds forever.
Karina Cicenas
October 6, 2006
I will always have wonderful memories of Dede Romas. My prayers are with all who knew and loved him.
Diane Traynor
October 6, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have many happy and humorous memories from my years with your dad (and entire family) while at JMU. My you find comfort in these types of memories.
Catherine Bilunas-Kloppe
October 6, 2006
My condolences for you and your family
Nina Longhini
October 5, 2006
Sincere condolences and warmest regards to the entire Biliunas family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Zilinskas
October 5, 2006
Dede Romas, you were my favorite Uncle. My sincerest and heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to my Aunt Teta Nina and my cousins Ramona, Julie and Mike.
Jason and Wendy Gray
October 5, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Biliunas family. We will greatly miss Mr. Biliunas.
Paul Zilinskas
October 5, 2006
Rest in peace Dede Romas!
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