Victor L. Stone

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Victor Stone Obituary

Victor L. Stone, 62, died on Saturday, (September 28, 2002) beloved father of Sarah and Eric Stone; and husband to Pamela Stone of 28 years. He was a graduate of University of Florida and captain of the Tennis team and went on to receive his Master's degree in Counseling. He had a 30 year career at Central Connecticut State University, where he was the Tennis coach and had the "winningest" record to date in Central's history. He was voted Coach of The Century by the Hartford Courant. Himself a nationally ranked world class tennis player, he traveled the world playing tournaments. He won the 1989 Maccabiah Games in Israel. He will be remembered for his tenacity, determination and competitive nature. A true individual, he touched the lives of all who knew him. He was a contender! Memorial service will be held Thursday, October 3, 11:30 a.m. at Hirsch & Sons Funeral Home, 1225 Jerome Ave., Bronx, NY.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 1, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Victor Stone

10 Entries

Brian Groves

October 18, 2002

I was very sorry to hear about Vic's passing and wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you. He was a great guy.

Jeff Hanson

October 10, 2002

My deepest condolences to your family for your loss. The brief time I spent playing for Coach Stone has left me with great memories to last a lifetime. Truly a one of a kind, Coach was a pleasure to be around and he will be missed.

pamela stone

October 7, 2002

I just want to thank everyone for all of their support and comforting words. It has been a profound experience reading all of these nice memories and kind words.. You can not imagine how important it has been for all of us...I truly am grateful for all the wonderful people that I had the pleasure to meet through vic....he will always be in my thoughts, and will be missed by his family....thanks again for all of your words of comfort and support...Pam Stone

Jonathan Webb

October 7, 2002

Dear Pam, Sarah, and Eric,

Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Coach was always there 110% when I needed him and he will be missed.

Fondly,

Jon Webb

Jennifer Zadora Philips

October 4, 2002

Dear Pam, Sarah, and Eric,

We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers every day. Coach was very special to both of us and we have many memories with him in our years at CCSU and on the tennis team. He was a great coach and friend and he will truely be missed by all that knew him.

Love,

Craig & Jenn Philips

Adrian Amerio

October 2, 2002

Pan, Eric, and Sarah

I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest condolences to each of you. Victor Stone was my coach, my friend, and a good man who knew how to bring out the best in me. Coach Stone, I will miss you.

Respectfully,

Adrian Amerio Jr.

Jim Hahn

October 1, 2002

Pam, Eric, Sarah,

My deepest condolences to your family. Vic was very special to me during my childhood at the Simsbury Tennis House. He gave me Tennis as a life style and I will always remember him. I'm sorry for your loss.

Karen Goulet

October 1, 2002

Pam, Sarah, Eric,

My deepest condolences to your family. It is very difficult to lose someone close. I'll never forget his "Crushed them like a grape" line when we beat "The Hawk"! And we all enjoyed the bagels the morning after CCSU Tennis "Bageled" their recent opponent! A True Blue Devil! God Bless. Karen Goulet

fred bonvicini

October 1, 2002

vic,

thank you for your honesty and support over the years.you gave me my start at ccsu and i will never forget that.God bless always, fred

Bethany Cullinane

October 1, 2002

On behalf of some of the friends/members from the 1998 Central Connecticut State University Women’s Tennis Team, we would like to express our condolences and sadness for the loss of Coach Victor Stone. Whenever we had a problem Coach was always there to help us all out. He had this personality that brought a smile to everyone around him. He will forever be in our memories and remembered not only as a Coach, but a true friend.

We also would like to have Coach remembered for what he brought to the Central Tennis program. He worked so hard to send our team to Florida, Arizona and Hawaii. We will never forget all of his effort. He was always there pushing for our team.

Coachy, we hope that you are able to look down on us now and that you have some Cherry Garcia in your hand. We love you and thank you so much for everything you have done for us.

Love always,

Beth, Keri, Elise and Karen

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