Victor Kay

Victor B. "Coach" Kay Gary Victor B. "Coach" Kay, age 87, a lifelong Gary resident passed away Monday, December 15, 2003. He is survived by his devoted wife Esther, of 58 years; son, Victor T. (Alexandra) Kay of Portage; two special grandchildren: Justin M. (Erin) Kay of Chicago and Abigail E. Kay of Bloomington, IN; Uncle Paul Wahner of Merrillville; Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Preceded in death by parents Rt. Rev. Benjamin and Julia Kedrovsky, son Gregory B. Kay, brothers George B. Kedrovsky and Vladimir B. Kay and sister Vera B. Helwig. Mr. Kay was a retired teacher, coach and Assistant Supervisor of Health, Physical Education and Safety with the School City of Gary. After 35 years of service, Mr. Kay retired to play golf. He was a life member of The Protection of The Virgin Mary Orthodox Church. He served in World War II with the United States Air Corps 31st Fighter Group in the European-African Middle Eastern Theatres of War receiving many citations in his three years of service. "Coach" was a 1935 graduate of Froebel High School, Ball State University and received his Master's degree and Supervisors degree from Indiana University. Mr. Kay was a member of the Indiana Retired Teachers' Association. Friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 6360 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, on Thursday, December 18th from 2 to 8 P.M. Prayer service 7:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 19, 2003 at 10:00 A.M. at the Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, 8600 Grand Blvd., Merrillville, with Father Peter Bodnar officiating. At rest, St. Mary Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Gary, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to The Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church.. www.pruzinfuneralservice.com