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Victor Bernard "Vic" Sarkissian Jr.

Victor Sarkissian Obituary

Victor "Vic" Bernard Sarkissian, Jr. - SAVANNAH - Victor "Vic" Bernard Sarkissian, Jr. passed away on Friday, August 8, 2008 at the age of 64. Born in Bronx, New York on July 29, 1944 he was the son of Eileen O'Reilly Sarkissian and the late Victor B. Sarkissian, Sr. He graduated from Villanova University in 1967. After graduating he enlisted in United States Army and served in the Vietnam War as a U.H. 1 Huey Pilot and obtained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2. In 1971 he joined the International Longshoreman Association Local 1475. He retired May 31, 2008 after 37 years. He was a kind and generous man and throughout the years helped many people. He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Joann Ehrhart. Surviving are, his wife of 35 years, Merrilou Sarkissian and his son, Victor Bernard Sarkissian, III; his mother, Eileen O'Reilly Sarkissian of Downingtown, Pennsylvania; three brothers, James Bernard Sarkissian of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Kevin Robert Sarkissian and wife Clare of Wilmington, Delaware and Bernard Joseph "BJ" of Downingtown, Pennsylvania; two brothers- in-law, David Bryan Hendrix of Ellabell, Georgia and Paul Burn Hendrix, Jr. and wife Jitaree of Stuart, Florida. Also surviving are four nieces and six nephews. Visitation will be Monday, August 11, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel. Funeral Services will be Monday, August 11, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers will be Tommie Tillman, Mike Moylan, Ralph Myrick, David Hendrix, Dave Frazier and Ernie Bagley. Remembrances to: St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Please sign our guestbook on-line at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News August 10, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2008.

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BJ Sarkissian

April 15, 2021

I love my brother..

Lynn/ Phillis G. Whitaker/G

August 16, 2008

To Merrilou/Trey
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you.

Buddy Iler

August 12, 2008

Vic's great sense of humor, impeccable manners and that sharp, dry wit made him a real pleasure to be around. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.

Ray Gaster

August 11, 2008

To the Sarkissian Family,
It was with great sadness I read of Vic's passing. I knew him after he returned from Vietnam and was assigned to the Public Information Office at Hunter AAF, here in Savannah. He reported (ha, ha) directly to me. He was a great and likeable guy that served his county well. Like most of us, Vic wanted to finish his time and get on with the rest of his life. We ran across each other but a few times in the ensuing years. Vic left a lasting impression not to take life so seriously that you don't enjoy it. God bless him.

Tori Wiggins

August 11, 2008

Merrilou and Trey,
Our thought and prayers are with you both. Vic will be missed by many. I will never forget him coming over to get that snake out of my house for me! Please let us know if we can do anything for you guys. We are just next door.
Fred, Tori and the boys

Bud Sauers

August 11, 2008

He will be missed.

Andrew Giles

August 10, 2008

Rest in peace Uncle Vic. we'll miss ya

Ronnie Davis

August 10, 2008

I've lost a good friend--and my heart is with you all !!

George & Sissie Bugna

August 10, 2008

Merrilou & Trey
Our prayers and our hearts are with you in your time grief. We are always here for you. We will miss our traveling buddy.

Kate Cary

August 10, 2008

We love you Aunt Merrilou and Trey: thanks for being so good to my uncle Vic! We are always here for you! Love Katie, Jason, Elijah, Joey and Ben

Jimmy Whited

August 10, 2008

Dear Merrilou,
Jimmy and I were so sorry to hear of this very sad loss. You know we loved Vic with all our heart. Our prayers and thoughts are with you now. Please call if we can do anything to help. We love you girl!

Jimmy and Janice Whited

charles & Tina Pidgeon

August 10, 2008

Vic, You will be greatly missed. Our thoughts & prayers will be be with your family.
Charles A & Tina (Tinabelle) Pidgeon

Brant and Renee Hooker

August 9, 2008

I will miss you my left handed brother. The waterfront and the world have lost a great friend.
Brant

chrissy ehrhart

August 9, 2008

My dear Uncle Vic was a true Sarkissian and lived his life in the model of my grandparents by being a loving, generous and kind soul. My mother had story after story to tell of their times together growing up, she never left out that he made
his own hand drums!( that still hang in Nana's garage!) I loved any visit I could have with him and I will truly miss my dear Uncle Vic. May God be in his presence and my mother and papa be at his side. I love you aunt Merrilou and Trey

Joanne/Bobby Robinson

August 9, 2008

Marylou/Trey
Our hearts were heavy when we heard about Vic We lost a great Friend and Neighbor may god be with you'll during these sad times. But Joy will come in the morning

Gray Harold

August 9, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Sarkissian family. Life on the docks will never be the same.

shannon longworth/wiley

August 9, 2008

i am very sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Janice Longworth

August 9, 2008

Dear Marilou,
I sympathize with you, Marilou, at the loss of your husband. Our hearts are filled with sorrow. Mel and I wish with all our hearts we could help comfort you in some way.

Todd, Kris & Ashlee Moorman

August 9, 2008

Merrilou & Trey,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time of sorrow. Vic was a wonderful person and will be missed very much.

Timothy Beers

August 9, 2008

Merrilou,

Victor was such a wonderful man, smart and a great sense of humor. We will all certainly miss him. God bless you and family.

sigbert all

August 9, 2008

My left handed buddy you will be missed down here on the waterfront , there want be anybody to find lost boxes like ole Vic , even though he would hold the company ransom for the location ,Sig

Tim and Angie Steele

August 9, 2008

Our love and prayers are for your family Vic - you are now in the comfort of your loving Lord!

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