Algerd “Doc” Prusis, DDS, 84, of Vero Beach, FL, died February 23, 2002, at the St. Lucie Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, FL, after a prolonged illness. He was born July 13, 1917, in Chicago, IL, and moved to Vero Beach in 1990 from his birthplace. Dr. Prusis was a dentist in southside Chicago prior to his retirement. He was a life member of the American Dental Society, the Chicago Dental Society and the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture in Chicago. He was a member of the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce in Chicago. He was a captain with the 148th General Army Hospital during World War II. Dr. Prusis was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was a graduate of Loyola University and a graduate of the Chicago College of Dental Surgery dental school of Loyola University in Chicago. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Agnes; two daughters, Lucille P. Frank, MD, of Palm City, FL, and Donna Rhae Marder, of Winchester, MA; two sons, Allen W. Prusis, of New York City, and Richard B. Prusis, of Chicago; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. There will be no repose or visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that any donations be made to the charity of one’s choice, in memory of Dr. Prusis. Cremation services were provided by Indian River Cremation Inc., Vero Beach.
