Victor Cenci

Victor Cenci, 96, died peacefully in his sleep on New Year’s Day, 2023 at his home in Arrochar.  A life-long Staten Islander, he was pre-deceased by his wife of 68 years Theresa (nee Cacciabue), his parents, Nellie and Joseph Cenci, his sister Vincenza (Rita) Montanti and his brother Louis.  He is survived by his children, Victor (Linda) of Westfield NJ, Geraldine Cenci (Stephen Krall) of Suffolk VA, Paula Cenci of Staten Island, grand-daughter Erica Cenci (Bryan Cordes) of Madison NJ and numerous nieces and nephews.

During WWII, he was a radio operator in the United States Merchant Marine, sailing to ports all along the east coast and Europe.  This led to a love of travel, which he did with Theresa going to China, the Panama Canal, the Carribean Islands, Alaska, Italy, Budapest, and river cruises throughout Europe.  

Following in his father’s footsteps, Victor was a proud member of the Electricians Union, Local 3 IBEW and was recognized at a luncheon in 2022 as a 75 Year member.  Throughout his 50 year working career he was a foreman on projects ranging from Manhatan office towers, apartment complexes, re-wiring the Goethals Bridge, runway lighting for JFK airport and spent time on the Verrazzano Bridge construction project.  He was active in the Staten Island Electrical Club, the Electrical Retiree Club, the South Beach Civic Association and was a member of the American Legion Cespino-Russo Post.

His love of the beach and boardwalk started when he was 16, working the rides at the South Beach Amusement Park.  This lead to having a place in Point Pleasant Beach NJ, and in later years, he and Theresa would spend many a warm day at the Ocean Breeze pavilion on the South Beach Boardwalk.  

Viewing at A. Azzara Funeral Home, Thursday January 5 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Friday January 6 at 10:30 am with a service at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the American Parkinson Disease Association, P.O. Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306.   www.apdaparkinson.org