Vytautas "Vytas" Saimininkas, 89, of East Hartford, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 21, 1926 in Lithuania to the late Teofile and Aleksandras Saimininkas. He immigrated to the United States in 1950. He proudly served in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning he worked for the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement. He enjoyed UCONN women's basketball and reading books. Vytas was an active member of the Greater Hartford Lithuanian Community and Holy Trinity Church, where he was a lector for several years. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. Besides his wife of 65 years, Aldona (Radikas), he leaves his son John Saimininkas and his wife Arline; his daughter Kristina Jackopsic and her husband Gary; seven loving grandchildren: Julie, Joshua, Victor Saimininkas, Carrie McAllister, Jessica Saimininkas, Olivia and John Jackopsic; as well as two great-granddaughters, Aubrianna and Braelynn. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Vladas and Jonas in Lithuania, and his son Vytas Jr. and granddaughter Jennifer Saimininkas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, October 7, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 53 Capital Ave., Hartford 06106. Burial with military honors will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford. Visiting hours will be held at the church prior to the mass from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Holy Trinity Church. To share a memory with the family please visit www.dillonbaxter.com