LYNN HAVEN, FL._____Joseph T. Grigaitis, Sr., 86, of Lynn Haven, formerly of Worcester, died Wednesday July 25 in his home. His wife, Frances J. (Pajka) Grigaitis died in 1985. A son, Joseph T. Grigaitis, Jr, died in 1987.
He leaves a sister, Lillian Saviskas of Lynn Haven with whom he lived and several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. He was born in Worcester, a son of Thomas and Mary (Gudaitis) Grigaitis and lived in Worcester before coming to Lynn Haven in 2001.
Mr. Grigaitis was a stationary fireman for Wyman Gordon Company, Worcester and worked there for 37 years before retiring in 1983. Joseph was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in Worcester.
The funeral will be held on Monday July 30 from HENRY-DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward St, Worcester with a Mass at 10:30 am in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward St, Worcester. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. A calling hour will be held on Monday July 30 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, Ma., 01701