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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.



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John Kabashinski
April 18, 2022
April 18, 2022
Happy birthday and Easter Dad. "He has risen" is the promise of faith, but it has even more meaning when it's the same day we celebrate your birth and reflect on your death. Eternal life is our inheritance, and faith keeps it real, but you are what it means. Through love, we know God. Loving you and you loving us helps me believe it. I look forward to seeing you on the other side of our thoughts and memories, within the love that remains eternal. Until then you are dearly missed.
Devon Kab
April 18, 2022
April 18, 2022
My Papa,

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
John Kabashinski
January 17, 2022
January 17, 2022
Three years have come and gone, and the world has turned upside down since then. Being together is more challenging than ever, making your departure all the more difficult. I missed how you always showed up, announced yourself on my voicemail, and never took life too seriously. It's the little things that connect us and keep us going. Thanks for being my father.
Devon Kab
January 15, 2022
January 15, 2022
Papa,

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
Devon Kab
April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021
Papa,

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 ❤️
John Kabashinski
January 14, 2021
January 14, 2021
Two years gone by and you’re still very much in our hearts. Hope you and Kathy are having fun together and they have good soup there. Love keeps us together always. Loving and missing you every day.
Arthur Jacobs
January 14, 2021
January 14, 2021

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
Devon Kab
January 14, 2020
January 14, 2020
It has been one year since I visited you in the hospital, held your hand and said my goodbyes.. but it's not goodbye, it never will be. You are my guardian angel Papa and I miss you more than you know.

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...
Arthur Jacobs
April 19, 2019
April 19, 2019
Vito was a great guy, every time I look at his locker at the YMCA and Wayne I think about him and miss him very much. Happy birthday Vito and many many more in heaven. From Arthur Jacobs and Merri Robinson
Patricia Durante
April 18, 2019
April 18, 2019
Happy Birthday Vyto. I miss you every day. You are always in our hearts.
Devon Kab
April 18, 2019
April 18, 2019
Papa, it’s your first birthday in heaven and I miss calling you and singing to you. I miss hearing “that’s my girl” from you. I miss that smile and laugh, but I feel a sense of relief to know you are in peace.
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 ❤️
Arthur Jacobs
January 26, 2019
January 26, 2019
Vyto was an extoadinary friendly man, I knew from the “Y” and several concerts in the park that went to. He always had a smile on his face and a very firm hand shake. I’m going to miss him very much. Rest In Peace Vyto.
Art Jacobs
Jo-Ann Mitchell
January 25, 2019
January 25, 2019
Over the past several years working and penpal-ing by email with Pat, I had the opportunity to “meet” Vyto. From our casual chatting, it was easy to realize what a loving relationship she and Vyto had together, and Vyto’s closeness to family. In early 2018, Jim and I had the pleasure to meet them for dinner and experience Vyto’s humour, warm personality, and heart-felt bear hug. We were excited for the chance to meet up a second time in NYC in December for another wonderful visit. We are deeply saddened our time with Vyto has been so short, but will forever hold fond thoughts of who we quickly knew to be a caring, genuine man. Our prayers and condolences to Pat, and each of his family and friends and hope your memories give comfort. Jo-Ann and Jim
Martin Rittenberg
January 19, 2019
January 19, 2019
Vyto and I as well as others, had a mutual friendship at the Wayne Y for the last ten years or so, He leaves a void in the upstairs workout facility. We will miss his congenial presence. My condolences and heartfelt sympathies go out to his family.
Mary Garbarino
January 18, 2019
January 18, 2019
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He’s truly a good man who lived life to the fullest. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mary Leyden Garbarino
John Kabashinski
January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019
In a life filled with ups and downs, you were always round the corner cheering me on. Truly one of a kind, they broke the mold when they made you, and we all know a hole in our heart remains from where you filled it. I will miss the phone greeting, “John, this is your father...” and the insightful point of view with the Peter Boyle smile. As complicated as things get you kept it pretty simple, be good, take of yourself and your family and always have a little fun. Thanks for the eternal wisdom and love. Your son, John.
Ir Ma
January 16, 2019
January 16, 2019
We were so lucky to have a chance to meet Vyto in Lithuania. Also it was years ago we all remember him as a nice and intellegent person who would have never forgotten his Lithuanian family. My grandmother Marija would always talk dearly about Vyto and share his Christmas cards. Memories in our hearts will live forever...
Tara and Jason Petruzzell...
January 16, 2019
January 16, 2019
We still can’t believe this! Our holiday dinners will never be the same. We know you always got a kick out of our one word answers. Thanks for keeping our mom happy for all these years!
Joann Ross
January 16, 2019
January 16, 2019
His father was my idol and his mother was like my second mother. Vyto was my first 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 better than all of us.
                         God bless you Vyto.....
                          Joann, Ron and family
Merrily La Scala
January 16, 2019
January 16, 2019
From Faust La Scala
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.
Merrily La Scala
January 16, 2019
January 16, 2019
No one stays. But it would have been nice if Vyto could have remained a little longer. I will miss his ‘pop in’ visits, his sense of humor, his teasing and his infectious laugh. January 14th was a very sad day. Condolences to all who loved him,
Michelle Kabashinski
January 16, 2019
January 16, 2019
Thank you Mr. Kab for giving me the best gift anyone could ever give me - your youngest son, John Kabashinski. They say that a man is a reflection of his father, and indeed it is true in John & you. You were a kind, intelligent, funny person, who enjoyed life each day. In the last 17 years I had known you, I was always impressed with your charm, sense of adventure, loyalty, generosity, silliness, support and wisdom. I will never forget the first time I met you: wanting to make a good impression, I baked a homemade apple pie, and left it with you. When John returned home from work, there was only a sliver left, to which you offered, “I left you a piece of pie”. You were never afraid of diving into the good stuff, yet considered others to partake in the joy. I am also honored to have traveled with you, John & Patricia to Lithuania in 2006 to visit your family, and learn your roots. With each family member’s visit, you shared stories of hope & humor. Exuberantly, they poured shots of their local honey liqueur and announced, “I sveikata” or “to your health”. Those Lithuanian words of cheer seemed to be with you for the next 12 years, as you took care of yourself with daily trips to the YMCA, periodic travels throughout the country, and weekly escapes to the movie theatre. Thank you for the memories, and the gift of sharing your life with us while you were here. Until we meet in the heavens… I love you!
James DURANTE
January 15, 2019
January 15, 2019
Vyto had a great sense of humor.
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.
Devon Kab
January 15, 2019
January 15, 2019
Papa, you were one of the greatest men I know and I will miss you every day. Too many memories to write, but I will always cherish our car rides, your big bear hugs, and always calling me to say "Hows my girl?!" I miss and love you so much Papa. Im so grateful for all the time we had together, every moment, every second.
I LOVE YOU
Patricia Durante
January 15, 2019
January 15, 2019
I have no words for this tremendous loss. I am thankful that we had 20 years together, and wish it could have been longer. I love you Vyto, and will never stop missing you.
Bill Pam Kabasenche
January 14, 2019
January 14, 2019
My cousin Vyto & I had so many wonderful memories! Our Dads were best friends. I thank Vyto, my 10 year senior, for a first car- being an example- through life. His kindness and enthusiasm for life were outstanding. Our sincere sympathy to you, John, and your siblings.

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John Kabashinski
April 18, 2022
April 18, 2022
Happy birthday and Easter Dad. "He has risen" is the promise of faith, but it has even more meaning when it's the same day we celebrate your birth and reflect on your death. Eternal life is our inheritance, and faith keeps it real, but you are what it means. Through love, we know God. Loving you and you loving us helps me believe it. I look forward to seeing you on the other side of our thoughts and memories, within the love that remains eternal. Until then you are dearly missed.
Devon Kab
April 18, 2022
April 18, 2022
My Papa,

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
John Kabashinski
January 17, 2022
January 17, 2022
Three years have come and gone, and the world has turned upside down since then. Being together is more challenging than ever, making your departure all the more difficult. I missed how you always showed up, announced yourself on my voicemail, and never took life too seriously. It's the little things that connect us and keep us going. Thanks for being my father.
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January 14, 2019
by John Kabashinski

Mr. Vyto John Kab Sr., of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, born on April 17, 1936 in Bloomfield, New Jersey, to the late Julia Saurasitas and the late Stanley Kabashinski, passed away at age 82 on January 14, 2019 in Morristown, New Jersey. He graduated from Fordham University in 1958. Vyto served in the Air Force from 1958 to 1961 and worked for the Federal Reserve Bank and in the Banking industry as a loan officer at Montclair Savings & Loan until he retired in 1995. Vyto was the partner of Patricia Durante. He is survived by his sons, Vyto Kab Jr. and John Kabashinski; daughter, Kathy Rose; and grandchildren, Devon Kab and Dillon Kab. Vyto enjoyed spending time with his family as well as exercise and fitness.  A celebration of life memorial will be private. 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.


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January 19, 2019
by Lisa Poutre

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

January 17, 2019
by Mike De la Montaigne

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.

January 16, 2019
by Joann Ross

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               

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