Vittell B. "Vic" Walkovich

Vittell 'Vic' B. Walkovich Danbury, CT, son in Pepperell, Navy vet; 84 DANBURY, Connecticut Vittell "Vic" B. Walkovich, age 84, of Danbury, Connecticut, beloved husband of the late Jane (Kieras) Walkovich, died peacefully on August 21, 2009, at Bethel Health Care. Vic was born in the Bronx, New York, on September 27, 1924. Vic was the son of the late Karl and Justina (Racyzko) Walkovich. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy as an Aviation Machinist Mate and Arial Gunner. He retired from the Southern New England Telephone Company and the City of Danbury Parks Department. Vic was active in his community serving as the President of the Danbury Common Council for six years, and as the Fourth Ward Councilman for 15 years. He was active in the Democratic Party for over 50 years. He also served as the Scoutmaster for Troop 81 of Danbury, and was an active member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, serving as President of the Holy Name Society for many years, Chairman of the Finance Council, a Eucharistic Minister, and an Usher. He was a long time member of The Exchange Club and Catholic War Veterans. He is survived by his two sons, Joseph and his wife, Jimmetta Samaha of Danbury, Charles and his wife Joanne Foran of Pepperell, Massachusetts; his three daughters, Mary Ann of Danbury, Joanne and her husband, Richard Keever of Brookfield, and Beth Ann and her husband, John Bogues III of Danbury. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Chris, Peter, Sara, Hanna and Emily; and his great-granddaughter, Sianna; as well as many nieces and nephews. Vic was predeceased by his wife, Jane, sister, Caroline and grandson, Patrick. WALKOVICH A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 12 Cottage St., Danbury, CT on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in St. Peter Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Green Funeral Home on 57 Main St., Danbury, CT on Monday, August 24, 2009 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Contributions in Vic's memory can be made to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 12 Cottage St., Danbury, CT 06180 or to Saint Bernards Central Catholic High School, c/o The Patrick Walkovich Fund, 45 Harvard St., Fitchburg, MA 01420.