Victor L. Tseki

Victor L. “Vic” Tseki passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton after a period of declining health. Born in Lynn on September 15, 1928, he was the son of the late Louis Tseki and Pearl (Sharko) Tseki. Vic attended public schools in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High School. He continued his education at Salem State College, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He later earned a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Boston College. Vic spent his professional career in education with the Lynn school department. He served the city as a teacher and eventually a long-time principal with the Tracy and Shoemaker Elementary Schools. Vic also dedicated his time to help coach sports at school. Vic married his sweetheart, Ruth M. Hayes in Lynn on August 25, 1956. The couple spent over 60 years in marriage and love together while raising and caring for their family. Vic was an avid Boston College football fan who attended many games and was a member of the Boston College club of Naples, FL. He enjoyed running and finished two Boston Marathons. He liked reading, walking along beaches, spending time with his wife, children and granddaughter, and a good beer. Vic was a longtime resident on the North Shore until his retirement and then spent several years as a full-time resident of Naples, FL.

Vic is survived by his wife Ruth M. (Hayes) Tseki of Stoughton, his daughter, Susan Tseki McManus and her husband, Paul J. McManus Jr. of Stoughton, and his son, David L. Tseki and his wife, Julie (Campbell) Tseki of Peabody. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Hayley M. McManus. Vic is also survived by his brother, Robert Tseki and his wife Susan of Marblehead as well as his brother-in-law, Robert Thomson, Sr. of Lynn. Vic also leaves several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Margaret (Tseki) Thomson.

Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. LYNN on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 11am to 12 pm followed by a Memorial Service in the funeral home at 12 pm. A private burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Lynn will be held at a later date. At Vic’s request, please do not send flowers.