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Victoria Racimo Obituary
In Hollywood from the late '60s through the '90s, Racimo's Filipino-Irish beauty and talent drew acting offers alongside Charleston Heston ("Mountain Men"), Don Johnson ("The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart"), and George C. Scott ("Day of the Dolphin), among many. She is often remembered for her performance in "Prophecy," John Frankenheimer's horror Sci-Fi film with Talia Shire and "Ernest Goes to Camp" with Jim Varney.
Racimo's real love was writing, directing, and producing. She created two animation specials, was Executive Producer of the HBO film "Casi Casi", and co-wrote "Blue Moon," a children's book and interactive app based on a story by singer Alicia Keys. Commissioned by the State of Virginia, Victoria wrote and directed the original drama "Journey of Destiny" in celebration of America's 400th Anniversary at Jamestown. A passionate supporter of equine welfare and rescue, she wrote and directed the documentary, "One Day", about Our Mims Retirement Haven in Kentucky. The film won Best Director in the Equus Film Festival in NYC. In 2017, she co-wrote "All the King's Horses" (Regnery), which describes Elvis Presley's little-known equestrian life.
Victoria spent a lifetime originating, nurturing, and supporting creative work. Her infectious humor, incisive intelligence, and deep commitment to people and ideas, engendered mutual respect within her profession and abiding love among her many, many friends. Learn more about Victoria's legacy at www.victoriaracimo.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Victoria Racimo
Adam Bernstein
November 16, 2024
Just saw her on the original Hawaii Five O S9 E 22, where she played a Hawaiian. Great!
Thomas Yates
October 5, 2024
Saw her in ba ba blacksheep wonderful actress she will be missed
Jim Porter
August 18, 2024
What an actress!!
Aaron Cua
June 5, 2024
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June 5, 2024
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John
March 29, 2024
Just watched her in Mannix.
Lee Bryan
January 6, 2024
RIP Victoria, I am unaware that she has passed away in 2020. May God Keep her in his Glorious Kingdom. Originally I am from Portsmouth Virginia. She lived in Williamsburg VA. For a while. She will be missed.
Charles R. Duff
August 3, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of her passing, she directed Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and cast me as Albert Einstein in this play about Einstein and Picasso meeting in a bar in 1905., Later, after losing her stage manager she told me if anything went wrong on stage if any other actor flubs a line, I want you to cover for them. " You know all the character's lines in the play", she would say. That was high praise coming from the likes of her. I know, although she came from New York, she always considered Williamsburg, Va. home. She was a lovely lady that will surely be missed. What a talent she had for assembling people for the plays and keeping things coordinated to keep productions running smoothly.
Michel Roter
June 8, 2022
I knew her in the 70s. She was stunning in beauty and character. Over the last 50 years I have thought of her often. She will be missed. The world is a sadder place without her.
Betsy and Steve Hall
December 7, 2021
Always missed. Always loved.
Lisa Friday
December 7, 2021
Such a lover of horses. I miss her and I miss her passion
Betsy Hall
October 22, 2021
I worked with Vicky on several of her musical productions in Williamsburg, VA. She always challenged my musical abilities and it was always an honor to be the piano player for her. She will be missed.
Donna Gettings Apperson
April 24, 2021
Watching Black Sheep Squadron on TV just now, and Victoria played one of the guest stars. I checked her IMDB page to see when this was and found out she had passed in November. I worked with her a few times (me, the peon; her, the director) and she was so kind and real with me. She taught me a lot. She's the first director I worked with (I was back stage). I'll never forget her.
George White
March 19, 2021
We were neighbors and friends for many years in Williamsburg, Virginia. Her passing is a loss to all who knew her. Rest In Peace.
alan katzer
December 23, 2020
Good bye, old friend.
Lisa Friday
December 14, 2020
When I met VIctoria at the VA State fair, she was bigger than life, spent the day with my mustangs and even taught Cloud's daughter Rain how to drink from a Dansani water bottle. When she visited all my other mustangs at my farm, the glorious smile and sparkling eyes are what I remember most. Marching with her at a rally in DC brings special memories. You will be missed my friend
Jodi Long
December 13, 2020
SO sorry to hear of Victoria's passing. She worked with my Dad, Larry Leung years ago in Flower Drum Song and has been a great advocate and supporter of Asian Americans in the theater and in the industry. Her spirit was enormous and will be missed by whomever she touched and wherever she went.
Mike Cameron
December 13, 2020
Will miss her passion for life!
Paul Schutte
December 13, 2020
She gave me my first break as a playwright and taught me so much. She brought a lot of happiness to many people. Godspeed, Director.
Susan Salk
December 13, 2020
I met Victoria in person only once, (we stayed in touch through Facebook after that), and before I became aware of her stellar career, I knew her as a caring, supportive soul who encouraged me to keep writing my horse blog, now defunct. For all her accomplishments in life, she did not brag or make an unaccomplished person feel anything other than respected. I am sorry to have lost touch with Victoria recently, and am so saddened by news of her passing. I like to imagine she has met up with Jeanne Mirabito on the other side of the rainbow bridge, and that they are talking about horses. RIP Victoria. You were a great lady.
Diane Chapman
December 12, 2020
She was Great .A fiery soul that loved horses.We met when she supported a baby horse that was born with leg problems that we tried to save.Cruz.We stayed in touch well after as we both shared a passion for horses and there well being.She was very stoic as I had no idea .Her life was well lived and what more can you ask.RIP
William Russell
December 12, 2020
It was a pleasure to know and work with Victoria. Her theatrical talents were boundless. Safe passage across the rainbow bridge.
Patrick Golden
December 12, 2020
So sorry to hear this news. I had the pleasure of working with Victoria on a number of collaborative projects during her time in Virginia. She was always caring about those with whom she worked and created a number of imaginative productions.
My heart goes out to all those close to her. May we all cherish her memory and may she Rest In Peace.
John Whitley
December 12, 2020
Your power to create was balanced well with your compassion for Mother Earth and all of her inhabitants. Your life and your death command each of us to Be.
Maureen Miller
December 12, 2020
My granddaughter and I went to see Vicky in williamsburg several yrs ago. This is so sad her passing. Vicky made sure when she went to old friends that she took many pictures of Gulch for me. She knew how much he meant to me. I will never forget her gracious heart and her love of horses. RIP friend .
Pamela Clark
December 12, 2020
My heart is grieving with the loss of Victoria. I didn't get to meet her but we shared a deep connection of love for Rachel Alexandra. It is with her encouragement that the Loving Rachel facebook group was established. Rest in Peace dear Victoria!
Pamela Clark
December 12, 2020
My heart is grieving with the loss of Victoria. I didn't get to meet her but we shared a deep connection of love for Rachel Alexandra. It is with Victoria's encouragement that the Loving Rachel facebook group was established.
Stephanie Benoit
December 12, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lucile Kossodo
December 12, 2020
She was a beautiful and talented friend. Her creativity was a joy to behold. Her passion for the theater was intense and perfectionist. She saw the world in her own special way. Her love of horses and dogs was beautiful to behold. Her sense of humor and fun will certainly be missed.
A true and loyal friend. She will be missed. I am very sad that I will not have a chance to see her again.
Susan Bonin
December 11, 2020
I had met Victoria with my sister Jeanne. I am just so deeply saddened by her passing.
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