Victor Army, Jr.

MILLBURY-Victor A. Army, Jr., age 87, formerly of Grafton passed away peacefully Monday, October 11th in his home.

He leaves his beloved wife of 64 years, Valerie J. (Cooke) Army; three children, Lynne V. Zucchi and her husband, Jeff Zucchi of North Kingstown, RI, Russell V. Army and his wife, Cindy L. (Graham) Army of Kingston, NH and Brian K. Army and his wife, Maureen A. (King) Army of Millbury; six grandchildren, Eric Army and his wife, Melanie, Michael Army and his wife, Oreoluwa, Shannon May and her husband, Chris, Asa Army and his wife, Zoë, Anna and Adam Army; six great grandchildren, Celia, Ian, Zoe, Keeva, Cyrus and Gavin; two sisters, Bernice Pokraka of East Brookfield and Sandra and her husband, James Perry of Sutton; many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Victor was the son of Victor A. and Edith (Taft) Army. He was born, raised and spent his final years in Millbury. He graduated from Millbury High in 1952 as a multi-sport star in football and baseball and was inducted into the Millbury High School Athletic Hall of Fame. After high school he volunteered for the military, the Army of course. While serving in France he developed a lifelong passion for good food and wine. Upon his return he married his sweetheart Valerie and received his Master Electrician license.

Vic and Val spent 56 years in Grafton raising their family, creating and running Army Electric Company until his retirement. He was an active member and deacon within the Grafton Congregational Church until his move to Millbury.  In his spare time Victor could be found working on his many projects, including stone walks and walls for his home and family. His many inventions and fixes were always engineering marvels. He also became a voracious reader in his retirement. Vic and Val were blessed with many friends and family members who shared their love of travel and adventure. Together, they created many memories. Dad didn't say much but when he did we always listened.

A special thank you to the UMass Medical Center Oncology group, Jewish Health Care Hospice and Palliative Personal Care of Worcester for their kindness and care.

Family and friends will remember and celebrate Vic’s life with a time of visitation on Saturday, October 23rd from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 N. Main Street in Millbury.

His Celebration of Life will follow at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery, Millbury.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to JHC Hospice https://www.jhccenter.org/make-a-donation  or a charity of donor’s choice.