Victor Henry Smith Jr.

Victor Henry Smith Jr. obituary, Waterford, CT

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Victor Smith Obituary

Waterford - Victor Henry Smith Jr., 63, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 15, 2014.

Vic was born in New London, on July 11, 1951, the first born of the late Victor H. Smith Sr. and Arlene (Lemelin) Smith. He lived most of his life in the Fort Trumbull section of New London until his family moved to Waterford in 1998. Vic graduated from New London High School in 1969. Immediately upon graduation he was accepted into the welder's apprenticeship program at Electric Boat. He worked at EB for many years until other work opportunities lead him to Pennsylvania and Louisiana with the Boilermakers Union. He returned home to Connecticut, settled in with his parents and started work at The Day Publishing Company in the circulation department. Declining health caused him to stop working in 2012.

Vic was a quiet, respectful man with an even disposition who enjoyed reading and watching the History Channel. He made his daily trip to the store to pick up the "papers" and always had a pencil nearby to do the crossword puzzle. He was a loyal fan to the Boston Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and the New York Giants. He loved his Harley Davidson and looked forward to a day that he could take it for another spin.

In addition to his mother, he loved and is survived by his siblings, Linda Smith of Pawcatuck, Marilyn Lusher and her husband, Ed, of Waterford, Brian Smith and his wife, Linda, of Waterford, and Michael Smith and his wife, Tammy, of Old Mystic. He also leaves behind nieces and nephews, Jennifer Mazzella, Jeffrey Mazzella and his wife, Amy, Michelle Condon and her husband, Nick, Susan Macione and her husband, Andrew, and Brandon, Michael Jr., Zachery, Briana and Alicia Smith. He is also survived by an uncle, several aunts and many cousins that he respected and loved dearly in his quiet way.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at St. Joseph Church, 17 Squire St., New London. Burial will be immediately following in St. Mary's Cemetery, New London.

Donations in his memory may be made to the "Yale Gift Liver Account" Attn: Dr. Boyer, 1080 LMP P.O. Box 208019, 333 Cedar St., New Haven, CT 06520-8019

Condolence messages may be left on Victor's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Day on Aug. 17, 2014.
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Alice Miraglia

September 16, 2014

Dear Aunt Arlene and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of victor. May he rest in peace. Niece Alice Miraglia

September 16, 2014

Arlene & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have great memory with all of you! Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.

Liz Alger Obue

August 20, 2014

Arlene, and family. My deepest sympathies for your loss.

Linda Podbielski/Reddy

August 19, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am sorry for your loss

Christine Averna

August 19, 2014

Arlene, Marilyn and families,
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. There are not words to express the sadness at a time like this. Heaven has received another angel to watch over all of you.

Terry Crawford

August 19, 2014

Glenn & I were sorry to hear the news. Sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you

Barbara &Glenn MacInnis

August 19, 2014

we are very sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you in this very difficult time

dave & maryann black

August 17, 2014

Words are never adequate in moments like these. We will say though, that our hearts go out to you, and we will always remember the joyous memories that we are privileged to have in knowing "little Vic"

"There is no death. Only a change of worlds." --- Chief Seattle

With deepest sympathy
Gary and Meagan

Gary Foley

August 17, 2014

We are very sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Kerry & Donat Tetreault

August 17, 2014

Rest in Peace Vic, you will be greatly missed. It was always a pleasure getting out the mail at the Day on Thursdays or running into you at a grocery store or one of the many gas stations around town. God Bless you, and keep you.

Marsden

August 17, 2014

we,re sorry for your loss,

jimmy sizer

August 17, 2014

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