Victor John Pelosi, Jr. Portland, Maine Obituary

Victor John Pelosi, Jr.

<p>Victor J. Pelosi Jr., 76, died on July 8, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a sudden illness.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born in Portland on February 8, 1946, the son of Phyllis and Victor Pelosi.&nbsp;</p> <p>Jay, as family and friends called him, graduated Portland High School in 1964.&nbsp;&nbsp;He started out as a bus driver for the Falmouth School Department in 1972.&nbsp;&nbsp;In August of that year he was in a major car accident that broke his femur.&nbsp;&nbsp;Once he recovered, he worked as a custodian for Plummer-Motz School from 1972 until 2005 when he retired to take care of his ailing mother.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jay was a kind soul who liked to joke with all who knew him.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was an avid reader who had a keen interest in history and politics.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>He could converse knowledgeably on most any subject.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved to talk about the old days with all the neighborhood friends that came to visit.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our family is grateful he is now pain free and at peace with his brother, Brian; mother and father.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;He is survived by his sister-in-law, Diana Pelosi of Westbrook; a nephew, Michael Pelosi of Portland; a niece, Jillian Huot and her husband, Derek Huot of Scarborough; and his great niece, Addelyn Huot of Scarborough.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jay wanted to be scattered at sea and interred beside his mother in close proximity to his brother at Brooklawn Cemetery in&nbsp;Portland.&nbsp;&nbsp;Per Jay&rsquo;s wishes there will be no service and in lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland,&nbsp;P.O. Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098.</p>
February 8, 1946 - July 8, 202202/08/194607/08/2022
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Dave McIntire
September 1, 2022
I was so sorry to hear of Jays passing, he will be missed. It was always interesting to stop and visit with Jay to talk about politics, old friends, or growing up in and around Lunts Corner. A real gentleman, he always had a smile on his face, Ill miss our talks after a ... Continue Reading
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michael nelson
July 17, 2022
Sorry to hear about Victor. I worked with him at Falmouth Elementary School. He told a lot of good stories. I remember going to his retirement party. I am glad he retired early. He will be missed.
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Brian Koenig
July 16, 2022
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Jay, my close childhood friend. We lived next to each other as youngsters and were inseparable as best buddies. In addition to exploring the woods behind our homes, we build a secret cabins and chilled out in his Tree House... Continue Reading
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The staff at A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services
July 12, 2022
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Victor. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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