Anthony E. Simakauskas, 90, died Wednesday, June 8, 2005 in Knollwood Nursing Home. His wife Ellen (Vasiliauskas) died in 1992. He is survived by a daughter, Barbara E. Begas of San Jose, CA; a son, John S. Simakauskas of Framingham; a sister, Lillian Sviklas of Worcester; a brother, Edward Simakauskas of Spencer; 2 granddaughters and a grandson, Emily Begas, Adam Begas, and Sarah Begas—all of San Jose, CA; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings Nellie (Jenewin), Albina (Haddad), and Vit.
Born in Worcester, he was a son of Stephen and Nellie (Chaplis) Simakauskas. He was a decorated World War II veteran of the US Army and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He retired from US Steel in 1975 after more than 41 years of service. He was a member of the Lithuanian Naturalization Club, VFW South Works Post #3657, and AARP.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 14. A calling hour will be held at 10 a.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St. with a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, 25 Fales St. Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to Boston Catholic Television, (www.catholictv.org) or 55 Chapel St., Newtonville, MA 02460.