Honeoye/Livonia: January 7, 2015 at age 78 years. Predeceased by his first wife Phyllis Blair Thayer. Survived by his wife Rachel Harris Thayer; children Alice (Tom) Mann of Honeoye, Victor (Amy) Thayer of Mendon, Harold (Robyn) Harris of Lima, Joann (John) King of Lakeville, Scott (Peggy) Harris of Honeoye, Todd (Lin) Harris of Pittsford. 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Victor “Vic” was born October 21, 1936 in Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the Army at a young age. That is where he learned to drive tractor trailer. He continued to drive truck as his lively hood for the rest of his life. He eventually retired from Saint Johnsbury Trucking Company. The retirement did not last long as he was not one to sit still. He picked up many jobs driving until he landed a job driving a tow truck for his beloved friend Mike. Rain or shine he would be out helping people because no one could do it as well as he could.

He had a few hobbies including wood working. He was an avid reader and followed car racing. He really enjoyed sprint car racing. He even raced stock cars earlier in his life. He had a great sense of humor and loved to share jokes.

He had a big heart, he loved his family and always was happiest when he was with one of his kids. He was a loving gentle husband and always put his family first. He welcomed each new grandchild with bragging rights. He encouraged his children to follow their dreams even if it took them away from him. Best of all he was he was my dad even though he did not have to be.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29th at 11am at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY. Burial, West Bloomfield Cemetery, with Full Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to National Parkinson Foundation, Greater Rochester Chapter PO Box 23204 Rochester, NY 14692. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com