Worcester- Nellie A. Zemaitis, 94, born April 20, 1909, formerly of 44 Barclay Street, Worcester, MA, died in Clark Manor Nursing Home on Saturday, January 24, 2004.
She leaves a cousin Thomas Zemaitis, who was her primary caregiver, and other cousins.Nellie was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, daughter of Joseph and Annie Zemaitis and lived many years with her cousin Eva Streimikis. She graduated from Commerce High School and was a member of St. Casimir’s Parish where she was active in many church organizations and in the Lithuanian community.
Ms. Zemaitis worked at The Travelers Insurance Company for 50 years in the Accounting Department and retired from the company in 1968. She was recognized nationally as one of the most valued employees who worked at The Travelers.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, Jan. 28, from DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton Street, with a Mass at 12 noon in St. Casimir Church, 41 Providence Street. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. A calling period will be from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Casimir Church, 41 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604.