Vebeliunas, Vanda of Locust Valley died peacefully in her home surrounded by her children, on October 11, 2024.  She was predeceased by her loving husband, Vytautas Vebeliunas and by her late first husband, renowned photographer, Vytas Valaitis.  Vanda was a loving and devoted mother to six children: Daiva Silbajoris(Paulius), Gina Diao, Rima Bernotas (Leonas), Aras Vebeliunas (Claudine), Tauras Vebeliunas, and Rytas Vebeliunas (Alexis), and a grandmother of 12 wonderful grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Vanda was a strong-willed, independent, and loving woman who was born in Lithuania and moved to America after World War II.  She instilled a passion for her Lithuanian cultural heritage to both her children and her grandchildren through language, customs, traditions, and song.   As a young mother, she was also an active contributor to Lithuanian youth sports in the NY area for many years.

Vanda loved tennis.  She enjoyed both recreational and competitive tennis, and she was a really great player. She played into her 70s and then continued to enjoy the game by being an avid spectator and fan.   Vanda also enjoyed skiing and traveling throughout the  years.  Vanda's passion for tennis, sports, and travel lives on in her children and grandchildren.

Above all, Vanda was a caring woman who showed unconditional love to her children and grandchildren.  She was so proud of them all.  She especially loved the large family gatherings which brought everyone together.  Vanda will be missed greatly and forever remembered fondly by her loving family.

Thursday, October 17, 7 - 9 pm -  Visitation at the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral al Home, 220 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY  (516) 676-8600

Friday, October 18 at 11am   -  Funeral mass at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, 28 School Street Bayville, NY.

Burial at St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery after funeral mass,  2015 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY.

Luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Neringa (www.neringa.org).