He was born on December 15, 1937 on a train passing through Victorville, California. He grew up in Westchester, PA with his Aunt Phoebe and Uncle Bill. In 1956, he joined the Air Force and served until 1960. Vic met his beautiful wife, Dorothy Frank while stationed in Dickinson, North Dakota. They were married by Dorothy’s brother, Father Eugene Frank on April 23, 1960 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dickinson, ND. They recently celebrated 60 happy and loving years of Marriage.
From 1960 until 1968, he worked for the Colorado National Guard as an Air Traffic Control and Warning Technician at the Buckley Air National Guard Base in Aurora, Longmont, and Greeley. In 1968, he worked for the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) as an Air Traffic Controller in Longmont until his retirement as a supervisor in 1988.
He is survived by his lovely wife Dorothy, his son Michael (Michele), his son-in-law, Phil, grandchildren Katie Varley, Kevin Smiley (Carol), David Varley, Rachel Smiley Barelli (Connor), Megan Smiley, and Thomas Smiley, and three great grandchildren, Vincent Smiley, Brooklyn Barelli, and Anastasia Smiley. His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Varley.
Vic was a highly respected, long-standing member of the Greeley Elks and Moose Lodges and was an active, esteemed member of the Greeley Council of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed extensive travel with family and friends, along with playing golf and pinochle. His kind and generous spirit was appreciated by all, and everyone who knew him became his friend. Vic’s charm, intelligence, and humor made it easy for others to feel at ease. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am followed by a private rosary and eulogies at Allnutt Macy Chapel. Interment will follow at 11:30 am at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A Funeral Mass will be held at a later date.
