VICTOR GEORGE HAJEK

HAJEK, VICTOR GEORGE, beloved husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather passed away on Jan. 24, 2012. He was born in New York City on Dec. 25, 1918 in Queens borough. Victor is survived by his son Jeff (Tamara) and their 4 children & 6 grandchildren; son Michael (Susan) and their 2 children. He is predeceased by his wife, Mary Margaret. He grew up in and attended school in NYC, graduating from Manhattan College in 1941 with an Engineering Degree. During World War II, he served as a Naval Officer aboard destroyers in both the North Atlantic and Pacific theaters. After the war be received an MBA from the University of Michigan and began his career as a sales engineer with Westinghouse. He met and married Mary M. Deevy of Rockville Centre, NY in 1953. Soon after he became a civilian engineer with the Navy Special Devices Center where he was responsible for the design of defense simulation systems and the training of military personnel on their use. Victor remained with the NSDC through their relocation to Orlando in 1965, and until his retirement in 1980. During his tenure he authored three on the management of engineering projects which were published by McGraw-Hill and translated into several languages. He was sent to Europe on multiple occasions to lecture on his area of expertise. Victor's interests were varied. He was a life-long self proclaimed tennis "bum", enjoying playing for over 50 years. As a young man, he served for three seasons as a supernumerary with The New York Metropolitan Opera Company and opera music remained a passion for him his whole life. he served as the coach for both of his son's Little League teams, and served several terms as a city councilman. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. John Vianney Church, Orlando on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 11:30am. Arrangements are being handled by A Community Funeral Home
407-841-4424.