July 101 In 1979, Father VALENTINE ATKOČIUS (At-ko-choos), a member of the American Province of St. Casimir, died of a heart attack at the age of 60 at the house in Thompson, Connecticut. He was a religious for 39 years and a priest for 34. He fulfilled the offices of Provincial Superior, General Councilor, and local Superior. He spent some time teaching and contributed much to the construction of new buildings in the Province. He was known for his diligence and humble service, inspired by his love of neighbor. He is buried in the Marian Fathers' section of St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago. July 4 On July 4, 1769, Father FAUSTUS POSZMAN (Posh-mon), a native of Warmia, died at the age of 42 at the monastery in Puszcza Korabiewska, where he is buried. In 1810, Father FRANCIS ZIELONKA (Zhe-lon-ka) died at the age of 64 at the monastery in Berezdów (Bear-ez-doov). He was an Assistant of the Russian Province. He is buried in the crypt of the church in Berezdów. In 1826, Father NORBERT NYTZ (Nits), an Assistant of the Order and Lector of moral theology, died at the age of 53 at the monastery in Miroslavas, where he is buried. July 5 On July 5, 2002, Father ANTHONY LUBICKAS (Loo-bits-kas) died at the age of 83. He was a religious for 51 years and a priest for 47. In 1944, he was exiled to Germany and joined the community in Rome after the war. After his ordination, he first went to Balsamão and then to Argentina, where he served at various houses. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ cemetery in Rosario. In 2012, Father CONSTANTINE VELIONIŠKIS (Ve-lone-ish-kis), a member of the Lithuanian Vicariate, died at the age of 96 at the house in Marijampolė. He was a religious for 76 years and a priest for 70. He worked in various Lithuanian parishes. He is buried in Marijampolė. July 6 On July 6, 1846, Father BARTHOLOMEW WASZNIEWICZ (Vashniev-eech) died at the age of 43 at the parish in Pokojnie (Po-koi-nee-eh), where he was sent to assist the Pastor. He was a member of the residence of Igliauka (Eeg-lao-ka). He is buried in the cemetery in Pokojnie.
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