Celebrating the life of
Victor Sarkissian
July 29, 1944 - August 08, 2008
VICTOR BERNARD SARKISSIAN, JR
Victor "Vic" Bernard Sarkissian, Jr. passed away at the age of 64 at his home under the care of Odyssey Healthcare. 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 4 nieces and 6 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.
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I knew Vic and his best friend Bill Menucci in VN..in 1969. We all flew helicopters together. He was one hell-of-a guy. He from the Bronx..me from WY...but we did hit it off quite nicely. I did not know that he had passed away. His best friend in VN 'Wild' Bill Menucci recently passed on too. Two great pilots that I recall quite vividly and had a lot of respect for...and a lot of fun with. My condolences.. Marve Papka CW-4 US Army ret
- Marve Papka, LIttleton, CO
I'm so sorry to hear about Vic -- I just found out from a friend who passed along the news. Vic and I were in flight school together. I have a lot of memories of those days -- what a character he was! My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
- Mike Wegner, Fort Worth, TX
VIC WILL BE MISSED. HE WAS A MAN'S MAN. I WAS FORTUNATE TO WORK WITH VIC ON THE DAY HE RETIRED. HE FOUND TIME THEN AS ALWAYS TO GIVE ME A KIND WORD AND MAKE A LITTLE JOKE. I NEVER HEARD AN UNKIND WORD FROM VIC IN THE THIRTY YEARS THAT I KNEW HIM. I WILL SPEND MY LONG DAYS AND NIGHTS ON THE WATERFRONT AND I WILL ALWAYS SMILE WHEN I THINK OF MY FRIEND, VIC. REST NOW EL LOBO, I HEAR THE WHISTLE.
- GUY GOSS, SAVANNAH, GA
I will miss Vic and wish I had known him better. There was not a nicer person on the water front. I never new him to be anything but a gentleman. His wry wit was the sort of humor I enjoy.He was the sort of man that is in short supply in today's world.
- Holland Judkins, Savannah, GA
Deeply sorry for your loss, Vic will be greatly missed, by all who knew him. I had the pleasure of working with him for the last 30 years. What impressed me the most was Vic's genuine kindness. You and your family are in our prayers.
- John Waters, garden city, GA
I knew Vic and his best friend Bill Menucci in VN..in 1969. We all flew helicopters together. He was one hell-of-a guy. He from the Bronx..me from WY...but we did hit it off quite nicely. I did not know that he had passed away. His best friend in VN 'Wild' Bill Menucci recently passed on too. Two great pilots that I recall quite vividly and had a lot of respect for...and a lot of fun with. My condolences.. Marve Papka CW-4 US Army ret
- Marve Papka, LIttleton, CO
I'm so sorry to hear about Vic -- I just found out from a friend who passed along the news. Vic and I were in flight school together. I have a lot of memories of those days -- what a character he was! My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
- Mike Wegner, Fort Worth, TX
VIC WILL BE MISSED. HE WAS A MAN'S MAN. I WAS FORTUNATE TO WORK WITH VIC ON THE DAY HE RETIRED. HE FOUND TIME THEN AS ALWAYS TO GIVE ME A KIND WORD AND MAKE A LITTLE JOKE. I NEVER HEARD AN UNKIND WORD FROM VIC IN THE THIRTY YEARS THAT I KNEW HIM. I WILL SPEND MY LONG DAYS AND NIGHTS ON THE WATERFRONT AND I WILL ALWAYS SMILE WHEN I THINK OF MY FRIEND, VIC. REST NOW EL LOBO, I HEAR THE WHISTLE.
- GUY GOSS, SAVANNAH, GA
I will miss Vic and wish I had known him better. There was not a nicer person on the water front. I never new him to be anything but a gentleman. His wry wit was the sort of humor I enjoy.He was the sort of man that is in short supply in today's world.
- Holland Judkins, Savannah, GA
Deeply sorry for your loss, Vic will be greatly missed, by all who knew him. I had the pleasure of working with him for the last 30 years. What impressed me the most was Vic's genuine kindness. You and your family are in our prayers.
- John Waters, garden city, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
