AVERKA, FRANCIS E. of South Boston January 2, 2016. Beloved father of Diana Dones and her husband Allen of Caseyville, Illinois, as well as the late the Janine Averka and Francis E. Averka Jr. Devoted son of the late Francis and Stefanija (Monstavicius) Averka. Dear brother of Elvira Averka of South Boston and the late Diane McLaughlin of South Boston. Cherished uncle of Sharon Lux of Rhode Island, Chris McLaughlin of Florida, Jessica, Hillary and Madeline Lux of Rhode Island as well as Catherine and Kimberly McLaughlin of Florida. Visiting Hours will be held at St. Peter’s Lithuanian Church in South Boston from 10-11 AM on Tuesday followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 AM. Interment at New Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.