Obituary of Sigitas Antanas Zubrickas

Zubrickas, Sigitas - Suddenly on September 14, 2017 at the age of 86. Loving husband and best friend to Stase (nee Verbickas) for over 62 years. Devoted father to Jurate (Stephen) McCann, Kastytis (Dale), Gintaras, Nida (Chris) Kealey, Alius (Leanne), and Rasa. Cherished Tevukas to Andrea, Sara, Ciara (Andrew), Corey, Lindsay, Alex, Deanna, Asta, Evan, Alyssa, Jenna, Ashton, Grayson and Riley. Survived by his brother Romas (Aldona), brother-in-law Antanas, sisters-in-law Onute, Terese, Lina, Vida and many loving family members. Predeceased by his siblings Danute and Algimantas (Joana), brother-in-law Alfredas, Vincas (Vale), Antanas (Stase), Jonas (Kastule), Steve, and Stasys. Sigitas was a deeply faithful man, devoted to God and family and a proud Lithuanian and Canadian. He enjoyed entertaining with his accordion and played for the Lithuanian folk dance group Nemunas. He also played the organ for the Lithuanian mass at St. Alfred's church. "Ziggy" was an employee of General Motors for 37 years. 

Family will receive friends and loved ones at the George Darte Funeral Home, 585 Carlton Street on Monday between 5-8 pm. Vigil prayers will be on Monday at 7 pm in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church, 272 Vine Street, on Tuesday at  12 pm. Burial will follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Lithuanian Children's Relief, 22 Fairleigh Avenue South, Hamilton, Ontario, L8M 2K2 or Gillian's Place.