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Victor Paul Kubilius 94, passed peacefully on 3/14/1925. Born Vytautas Povilas Kubilius 1/25/1931 in Lithuania, immigrated to the United States at 16 years of age near the end of WW2 after living 5 years in a displaced persons camp in Germany. Afterwards he landed in Ellis Island on a US Naval ship then Connecticut, with his first job picking potatoes, joined the US Army during the Korean War, took advantage of the GI bill, went to college and earned his associates degree in electronics from New England Technical School in Hartford, CT. He married Irene Giedraitis, they settled in Vernon CT and had 5 children together. He instilled a strong work ethic in his children by example and was a good provider. Victor worked for United Technologies in E. Hartford for over 30 years before retiring. Victor was an avid runner, hiker, and cyclist having run several full marathons. Victor was also an accomplished ballroom dancer. He danced everywhere he went! After his retirement he moved to Myrtle Beach and his dream was to hike the Appalachian Trail as a through hiker which he did with flying colors at 65 years old. That inspired him to continue through hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, then the Continental Divide Trail, earning him the title of "Triple Crowner", but also the oldest! After this major accomplishment, he continued on with long distance cycling pulling a trailer circumnavigating the USA, Continental Divide on a mountain bike and another trip into the arctic circle dodging grizzly bears. He become without intention, a celebrity in his community. He is predeceased by his, father Povilas, mother, Magda, former wife Irene, sister Aldona, sister Matilda, brother Adam, sister Elvyra. He leaves behind his one remaining sibling, older sister Danute in Lithuania, his children Paul, Viktoria (Kenneth Fortier), Adam (Donna) John and Peter (Diana) and grandchildren Aleksandra, Matthew, Marcus, Kotryna, Tomas, Mantas and great grandchildren Autumn and Bryson, his girlfriend Andrea Keener who added much joy to his final months, as well as many nieces and nephews and devoted friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:00pm at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway with a visitation from 12-1pm. Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Victor Paul Kubilius

January 25, 1931 - March 14, 2025