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Victor A. "Vic" Losey, 77, of Kingsley St. passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (July 8, 2014) at Ira Davenport Hospital.
Vic was born March 25, 1937 in Wellsville, to Lewis R. and Marion (Haselton) Losey. On February 7, 1999 in Bath he married Catherine "Cathy" Betteridge, who survives and resides in Bath. He was pre-deceased by his parents, his first wife Shirley (Higgins) Losey in 1996 and a daughter Vickie Losey in 2012 and a brother Jack Losey.
Vic was a graduate of Greenwood Central School and had been employed at Ingersoll and Dresser Rand in Olean and Painted Post for a combined 44 years and retired as a supervisor in 1999. He enjoyed traveling extensively throughout the United States and abroad, visiting places in Europe: Italy, Ireland, Swiss Alps, and Germany and to Puerto Rico to name a few. Vic also kept busy with woodworking, taking care of his home and enjoyed the company of his family and friends. He also looked forward to spending winters in Florida.
In addition to his wife Cathy Losey of Bath, Vic is survived by 6 sons: Duane (Connie) Losey of Quakertown, PA, Dennis (Jan) Losey of Bath, Michael Losey of Michigan, Jeff (Gina) Losey of Plainfield, ILL. Greg (Jan) Losey of Batavia and Scott (Kathy) Losey of Elmira. His step-children: Patricia (Matt) Gambino of South Dansville, David (Amy) McMichael of Hornell, Michelle (Chuck) Chamberlin of Hornell, Edward McMichael of South Dansville, Stacy (John) Baumgarten of Landolakes, FL. and Shawn (Kelly) McMichael of Arkport. Vic is also survived by three brothers: Bob (Nellie) Losey of Bath, Jim Losey of Whitesville and Ben (Norma) Losey of Tenn. 19 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 PM Friday at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 29 East Main St. in Canisteo. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in the Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, N.Y.
Memorial contributions in Victor Losey's name may be to the Bath Vol. Ambulance Corp. 110 East Steuben St. Bath, N.Y. 14810.
Online condolences and memories may be made through hpsmithandsonfuneralhome.com.
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Sponsored by H P Smith & Son Inc Funeral Home - Canisteo.
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Sorry to hear about Vic, I worked with him in the Foundry at dresser Rand for about 6 years, he was a great man and a good worker. I will miss him, sorry for your loss.
Don Schifley
August 4, 2014
We are very sorry to hear of your loss.
tammy hoyt-pinkston
July 12, 2014
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