Leo V. Gittzus, age 97, of Wilmington, passed away on July 8, 2015.
Leo was the beloved husband of the late Maurine (Nilsson) Gittzus, cherished son of the late John and Julia (Shuman) Gittzus, dear brother of the late Emma Czulada, Raymond Gittzus, Ruth Wenzlow and John Gittzus. Leo is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Service at the Wilmington Congregational Church, 220 Middlesex Ave., (Rte. 62), Wilmington on Wednesday, July 15th at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours will be held at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave., (Rte. 62), Wilmington on Tuesday, July 14th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Memorial donations in Leo’s name may be made to the Friendship Lodge, Attn: Dick Searfoss, 32 Church Street, Wilmington, MA 01887; Kiwanis Club of Wilmington, P.O. Box 263, Wilmington, MA 01887; or to Fitchburg State University Foundation, Inc., 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg, MA 01420. Leo taught school in Massachusetts for many years and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
(NOTE: This above obituary & photo are from Nichols Funeral Home.)
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