Partner, father and grandfather Vyto Kab Sr. will forever be in our hearts and remembrances. He lived life fully, loved with his heart and was there for us whenever it mattered. We ask that you share a story or picture here on this site as way for us all to remember him.
A celebration of life memorial will be held on Saturday, January 19th as scheduled. The inclement weather has been consistently reported to not begin until later on Saturday evening, giving time for all to get home safely. We look forward to seeing you there.
If friends desire, in leu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial contribution be sent to: The Max Cure Pediatric Cancer Foundation of New Jersey in our dads name.
Tributes
Leave a tributeI thought about what I wanted to say on your birthday...
I thought about sharing some funny stories, parts of your personality that not everyone knew about (which may be hard to believe since you said whatever came into your mind)
But then, I wanted to express how hard it has been not hearing your voice.. the little things like not hearing "HOW'S MY GIRL?!!!!" or the best was when you left me countless voicemails saying "Devon, this is your grandfather, Papa'' as if I didn't know who it was. You always made me laugh...
When I spoke at your celebration of life in front of friends and family... I hope I told your story, of who you really were, but most of all.. OUR story. You and Mimi helped raise me (Lithuanian style that is).. and after basketball started, I think we spent almost everyday together. I can almost remember every car ride, every laugh, every trip to the diner just to get your soup of the day, every trip to AAU, basketball camps, Pat's, and countless more...
I hear people say "I think of you every..single...day..." to their loved ones, but... I TRULY mean it. I really really mean it. There is a piece of my heart that is missing since you've been gone. But you have taught me to be strong, funny, happy, let go of so many negative things that do not matter, and lastly, enjoy the little things in life. Those reminders help slowly heal the part of my heart that is missing since you left. But I know nothing will truly fill that piece that is missing.
Spending every day together, you showed me a different side of life, a different way to view the world. Maybe I never said this, but, "Thank you Papa, thank you..."
You were and always will be a father to me.
I love you more than you will ever know.
Love,Your Girl
Today is the anniversary of your death and there is not ONE SINGLE DAY that goes by where I don't think of you or bring you up in one of my stories to friends, family and coworkers. You are my guardian angel, my protector, but most importantly the man in my life I could always depend on. You would drop whatever you were doing to come and get me, answer each of my calls, come over to our house just because you wanted to be near Dillon and I, drive me to and from each of my basketball leagues and games waiting hours and hours in the car just so you could be the one to pick me up, but most importantly you just wanted to be with us no matter what we were doing. We spent every day together growing up, every single day...I can't remember any of my basketball games without you there. You were the first to arrive and the last to leave. I have a voicemail from you I will always save.. it always starts with, "How's my girl?!?!" and ends with.. " I love you Devon". I wish I could get one of your big bear hugs with your tight grip almost lifting me up. You will never know how much you mean to me, then, now, and for the rest of my life. Until we meet again Papa. I love you dearly
Love now and always,
Your Girl
It was your birthday two days ago, but not a day goes by where I don’t think of you. I miss your voice saying “How’s my girl?!” Our car rides to basketball, your big smile.. I miss you so much it hurts. I can’t forget how you’d call me to remind me it’s your birthday (I could never forget) I know you’re watching over us. Family was everything to you. I’m listening to Sinatra’s version of ol man river as I write this. I love you Papa ❤️
I miss Vito every time I go to The Y in Wayne, Always brought a smile to my face. I would see him in the locker room and at concerts in the summertime. Miss you ,Vito
Art Jacobs
Pat and I talk about you all the time and laugh about all the fun memories. You are truly one of a kind and I am SO PROUD you are my grandfather. I really miss you calling me saying "How's my girl!?!?! I LOVE YOU DEVON!" Well I love you more than you know Papa...
I called Pat today and we spoke of how we miss you and it’s still so strange to believe you are not with us anymore. You are so so missed, but I know you are looking down and smiling.
Happy birthday papa. Love, your girl ❤️
Art Jacobs
Vyto adored his family and friends. All our lives he was good to keep in touch with my brother Vic, my sister Nancy and me. We will all miss him but the love he had for all of us will never fade.
Family, Family Family
When it came to keeping in touch Vyto was better than all of us.
God bless you Vyto.....
Joann, Ron and family
We met 70 years ago in grammar school and what
you wrote in our high school yearbook says it all-“We’ll be friends forever.” I’ll miss you pal.
He always said things that made you feel at ease. In the many years I have known him, there was not one time that he didn't make us laugh. We will miss you. Rest in peace.
I LOVE YOU
Leave a Tribute
I thought about what I wanted to say on your birthday...
I thought about sharing some funny stories, parts of your personality that not everyone knew about (which may be hard to believe since you said whatever came into your mind)
But then, I wanted to express how hard it has been not hearing your voice.. the little things like not hearing "HOW'S MY GIRL?!!!!" or the best was when you left me countless voicemails saying "Devon, this is your grandfather, Papa'' as if I didn't know who it was. You always made me laugh...
When I spoke at your celebration of life in front of friends and family... I hope I told your story, of who you really were, but most of all.. OUR story. You and Mimi helped raise me (Lithuanian style that is).. and after basketball started, I think we spent almost everyday together. I can almost remember every car ride, every laugh, every trip to the diner just to get your soup of the day, every trip to AAU, basketball camps, Pat's, and countless more...
I hear people say "I think of you every..single...day..." to their loved ones, but... I TRULY mean it. I really really mean it. There is a piece of my heart that is missing since you've been gone. But you have taught me to be strong, funny, happy, let go of so many negative things that do not matter, and lastly, enjoy the little things in life. Those reminders help slowly heal the part of my heart that is missing since you left. But I know nothing will truly fill that piece that is missing.
Spending every day together, you showed me a different side of life, a different way to view the world. Maybe I never said this, but, "Thank you Papa, thank you..."
You were and always will be a father to me.
I love you more than you will ever know.
Love,Your Girl
Vyto was my dad's cousin. I have so many fond memories of him and going to Teta Julie's house as a kid growing up in NJ. Always so cheerful, funny and fun. When we moved to CT, he continued to keep contact with phone calls, cards and visits. He and Pat always took time to write a nice note in our yearly Christmas cards noting something about my boys latest photo. When my husband was sick a few years ago, Vyto called to talk to him as soon as he found out. A family man, with a heart as big as his smile. My family will remember him fondly. So sorry for his family's loss. RIP
To the Kab family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these days. I remember your Dad with his broad smile and his kind manner each and every time we met back, both at DP and later on at Devon’s soccer games.
There are people we meet in our own life’s journey. Mr. Kab was one of the very, very good ones.
RIP Vyto Sr.
His father was my idol and his mother was like my second mother. vyto was my lst cousin and i am so glad to have had him in my life. I will never forget his smile or his sincerity. Vyto was funny, kind, generous and very sentimental in his later years. I am sure we could fill a book with funny stories and memories. He could always make you smile with his stories or comments. Vyto adored his family and friends. !! All our lives he was good to keep in touch with my brother Vic, my sister Nancy and me. We will all miss him , but the love he had for ALL of us will never fade. Family, Family,Family When it came to keeping in touch Vyto was surely better than All of Us,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, GOD BLESS YOU VYTO joann & ron ross & family