Victor Emanuel LaFave Jr.

LAFAVE, Victor Emanuel, Jr., formerly of Wilmette, Illinois died peacefully on June 5, 2011 at the age of 85. He was born on May 22, 1926 in Evanston, Illinois to Victor E. LaFave, Sr. and Marjorie (Crabb) LaFave. Vic is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Virginia (Ives) LaFave of Tucson. He leaves a son and daughter-in-law, Vic (Susan) LaFave of Tucson and a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra (Paul) Cote of Bristol, CT as well as eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Vic lived most of his life in Wilmette, retiring in 1988 from Pioneer Press where he worked as a machinist. He spent 23 fulfilling years in Tucson doing many of his favorite activities such as ship-building, silversmithing and cruising the world, a pastime that he was the happiest doing. A World War II Navy veteran who served proudly in the South Pacific, Vic always was drawn to the sea and built and owned several boats in his long life. He was a devoted father who loved his family dearly. Vic was a member of the American Theatre Organ Society and enjoyed playing for over 30 years. He was also a member of Vista de la Montana Methodist Church in Catalina where a Memorial Service will be held on June 11, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Donations in Vic's name may be made to Vista de la Montana Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Ln., Tucson, AZ 85739 or to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.