Victor Pupek

Victor Pupek, age 74, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at his home. He was born February 25, 1951 in Warsaw, Poland to Antoni and Stanislawa (Lusa)Pupek. He earned a high school diploma in 1971 from Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci with an emphasis in music. 1970-1972 he studied and received a bachelor's degree in engineering in the Field of Telecommunication at Goszkowski Electronic Engineering Technician College of Federation of School in Telecommunication. He then served 1972-1974 in the Polish Army, as a graduate with a Senior Corporal Rank in the group telecommunications. He studied 1974-1979 in W. Sweirczewski Academy of Physical Education in Warsaw where he earned a master's degree in physical education and physical therapy. Victor worked in physical education while in Poland. Victor came to the United States in the 1980's, received an official registered physical therapist license in 1986, and became a Naturalized Citizen on November 6, 1990. He worked as a licensed physical therapist for Visiting Nurse Home Care Services for over 10 years, with other travel, homecare, and nursing home positions until retiring in 2013. Victor enjoyed cooking his special Polish recipes and sharing in good food and drink including steaks, fish, pierogi, dumplings and different soup, sausage and cheeses. He loved music, cooking, traveling, learning, taking care of his yard, and always accomplishing house projects. He admired plants and animals in nature. He enjoyed fishing. He also enjoyed sailing on his sailboat. He loved watching "old western movies", volleyball, and tennis. He was always ready to help, especially his family and friends. He put others above himself and always shared advice and stories as it came naturally in his occupation. His home was always open for family and friends to stay and visit. He loved humor and could always make you laugh. He won volleyball tournaments, and coached basketball tournaments as well. Victor especially enjoyed the time he could spend with his kids and grandkids. Victor was married twice, first in Poland, and again in the USA. Survivors include 5 children, Adrian Pupek, Anna Pupek, Eric Pupek, Paulina Pupek, Matthew (Sydney Bedford) Pupek; 6 grandchildren (Emery, Ace, Jakub, Dominik, Kuba, Maja); and 2 brothers, Tadeusz (Elizabeth) Pupek, Wieslaw Pupek; nieces and nephews, Sebastian Pupek, Patricia Pupek, Christopher Pupek. He was preceded in death by his parents Antoni (73) and Stanislawa (88). In honoring Victor's wishes, there will be no public services. Arrangements handled by The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441. Sign the online guestbook at https://www.sytsemafh.com