Victor Ardelean

1940 - 2024

Victor N. Ardelean passed away April 18, 2024, in Lodi, CA at the age of 83 from complications due to ALS. He was born on November 19, 1940, in East Chicago, Indiana to Victor and Emily (Adams) Ardelean. He earned his BA in psychology from Purdue University and was a life-long Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. He moved his family to CA in 1976 and moved to the Stockton-Lodi area in 1980 where he worked in auto finance in the Central Valley and beyond. He loved spending time on his fishing boat and sharing this hobby with many friends and family. His love of travel, food and languages will be lovingly remembered as well as his ready smile and positive outlook on life.
Victor is survived by his children, Stacey (Rick Freedman) Ardelean, Robert (Gretchen) Ardelean, Andy (Rita) Barrera, and Vickie Barrera; grandchildren, Sabrina, Christina, Lauren, Elias, and Kevin; great grandchildren, Taylor, and Cody.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.amadorhillsfuneralservice.com and signing the guestbook.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Lodi on Saturday, June 8th. Contact the family for details at vic.service.rsvp@gmail.com">vic.service.rsvp@gmail.com">vic.service.rsvp@gmail.com">vic.service.rsvp@gmail.com  In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The ALS Association, www.als.org.