Vitas Visbaras

Vitas “Vit” Visbaras, 65, of Pawleys Island, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at his residence.

Mr. Visbaras was born in Andelsbuch, Austria on July 12, 1946, a son of Vladas Visbaras and Regina Bernotaite Visbaras. 

He grew up in Worcester, Mass. and was a retired banker.  Mr. Visbaras worked in sales for a time and was a realtor for Keller-Williams Realty at Pawleys Island. 

He owned Alexandra’s Inn in Georgetown for four years and was an avid golfer.

Surviving are his wife, Diane Huntoon Visbaras of Pawleys Island; two sons, Adam Visbaras (Chrissy) of New Bedford, Mass. and Scott Visbaras (Shauneen) of Georgetown; a daughter, Jennifer Vandament (Scott) of Murrells Inlet; two brothers, Kim Alexander Visbaras (Cindy) of Auburn, Maine, and John Visbaras of Pawleys Island; four grandchildren, Dylan Scott Visbaras, Alison Brooke Visbaras, Kaleigh Visbaras and Ty Joseph Visbaras; and a special niece, Dolly Huntoon of Pawleys Island along with other special nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home Thursday evening, Jan. 19, 2012, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 7:30 p.m. 

Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. G. Edward Usher.

Sign a guest book at www.mayerfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to: Cameron Ahalt’s Celebration of Life Fund, 54 Fairway Lane, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 or Saint Frances Animal Center, 125 N. Ridge St., Georgetown, SC 29440.