Livonia/East Rochester: Passed on July 24, 2018 at age 97. Predeceased by his wife of more than 60 years, Clara “Billie” Wilkins, his son Stephen Wilkins, and several siblings. Survived by his daughter-in-law Kathy Wilkins and grandson Kevin Wilkins, both of Rochester, sister-in-law Dorothy Wilkins of Lakeville. Also survived by many loving extended family members and friends.
Vic was born on August 25, 1920 in Avon, NY to parents L. Dean and Lois (Nickerson) Wilkins. He proudly served his country in the US Army Air Corps during WWII in the European Theatre. Vic worked at the Livonia Gazette as a linotype operator and later retired from Chase Lincoln Bank in Rochester, NY where he was a printer. He was a past member of the United Church of Livonia, the Livonia Rotary Club, and the East Rochester Senior Center.
A Memorial Service will be held 4pm Tuesday, August 7th, at Solstice Senior Living, 55 Ayrault Road, Fairport, NY 14450. Burial Union Cemetery, Livonia, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in Vic’s Memory to the Strong Memorial Hospital Cardiac Unit, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14620. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com