Victor Augustine Greco, 87, of Weirton, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 in the Weirton Geriatric Center. He was born August 28, 1929 in Fairmont, WV, a son of the late Domenico and Michelina Finamore Greco. He was also preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Hair Greco on January 24, 2011, brothers Joseph, Alex and John, two sisters, Anna and Amelia and grandson Mario Tassan Greco. Prior to his retirement in September 1994, Victor was a partner with his two brothers, Joe and Johnny in the Greco Plumbing & Heating in Weirton which originally started as Greco TV Cable & Plumbing. The family business is still in operation under the direction of his son Jimmy and wife Dee Greco. Victor was very active in the community and was an ambassador to his beloved City of Weirton. He would often be sighted driving his 1950 Red Ford affectionately known as "Henry", in the Weirton Parades. He was instrumental in the foundation of the Weirton Area Museum and Cultural Center and took an active role in the rebirth of the Festival of Nations For 61 years, The Weirton Rotary Club was a big part of Victor's life where, for over 60 years, he had perfect attendance at the weekly meetings. He served as its president from 1961-1962 and District Governor from 1996-1997. He was the 1972 Rotarian of the year, a Paul Harris Fellow and was bestowed the E.R. Hartman award named after the first District Governor. Victor and Marjorie hosted many exchange students, attended several international conventions and traveled the District, the State and the World.. The Friends of the West Virginia Northern Community named Victor Man of the Year. He was an active member of Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus 3734, and BPOE 1801. Victor served on numerous boards particularly Weirton Hospital Company, Fed One Bank, and Saint Paul's Parish. He is survived by his sons Victor Ray (Isha) Greco of Wheeling and Jimmy (Dee) Greco of Weirton; daughters Cindy (Rich) Lamp of Weirton and Susie (Phil) Lore of Nutley, NJ and grandchildren Richard and Megan Lamp, Victor, Alexandra and Dante Greco, Dominic, Danielle, Elaina and Sophia Lore. Visitation will be held Wednesday 6-8pm and Thursday 1-3 and 6-8pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am Friday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Larry Dorsch will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Easter Seals of Wheeling, WV, Weirton Madonna High School, Saint Paul's Church or the Weirton Area Museum.
