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Victor Chaker Obituary

New London - Reverend Victor Yehia Chaker, 91, passed away peacefully Feb. 3, 2026, after a brief illness. Fr. Chaker was an immigrant, an accomplished engineer with three master's degrees, a family man, grandfather, great-grandfather, an author, entrepreneur, and yet always found time to volunteer with the Lions Club, Toastmasters, or American National Standards organization.

Fr. Chaker came late to the priesthood. He joined Holy Apostles Seminary in 1999, after the love of his life, his wife Denise passed away. When Victor was ordained, he brought all his knowledge, experience and compassion with him to his new role.

Victor is survived by his grandchildren: Jessica (Arjun), Kristina (Ralph), Rosemarie and Sara; as well as his great-grandchildren: Oliver, Isla, Ashwin and Mia. Fr. Chaker has three living sisters, Desiree, Astrid and Celine. He is predeceased by his wife, Denise; and daughter Gigi. His sister, Mary Teres, passed last year.

The reception of the body will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday morning, Feb. 9. He will be interred Tuesday, Feb. 10, in St. Bernard Cemetery in Bridgewater, N.J.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org).

Condolences may be left on Fr. Victor's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Peter Garafola

February 8, 2026

Rest in peace father. You were always a good friend to our family. We love you and miss you. Thank you for always being there for us.

Rosibel Arevalo

February 8, 2026

Rest in Heavenly Peace Fr. Victor, I am so grateful for all you´ve done for us, I love you and hope to meet again some day, you are one of those blessings that come once in a lifetime and a treasure for our community!

jan schroeder

February 7, 2026

Condolences to father Victor's loved ones. May you rest in peace with our Lord. Have wonderful memories at St Mary's Bible studies you lead.

Legion of Mary Norwich Curia

February 6, 2026

Rest in peace Father Victor. You´re always in our hearts

Dave Fairman

February 6, 2026

Rest in Peace

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Memorial Events
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8

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. Mary Star of the Sea Church

10 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320

Feb

9

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Star of the Sea Church

10 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320

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