Victor Beck

Victor Beck, age 89 of Kings Park, NY, passed away peacefully on September 12 after a lengthy illness. Dedicated to his family, he was a man of strong faith and unwavering patriotism. He enjoyed spending time with his loving wife Theresa, extended family, fellow veterans and golfers.

Vic was particularly proud of his naval service. As an aviator, he flew helicopters for twenty years, including a tour in Vietnam. Rising to the rank of Commander, he was a bronze star recipient and Commanding Officer of Combat HC-6 Support Squadron.

Vic was born on September 11, 1936 in Huntington, NY. After joining the Navy, he married Ella Norton of Brooklyn, NY and they traveled the world while raising six children. After his Navy career he worked at Grumman for 19 years. In retirement, he moved to Southold where he spent his days golfing, fishing and relaxing. Ella passed in 2006, but he found love again with Theresa McEwan whom he married in 2008. Together, they moved to Kings Park and had 17 wonderful years together.

Vic is survived by his wife Theresa and his children Judi (Beck) Kelly and her husband John, Vic Beck and wife Debby (Silverberg) Beck, and Jane (Beck) Griffin, his stepchildren Gordon, Ron, Lisa, and Jennifer and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his first wife Ella (Norton) Beck, and his sons, Edward, Joseph and James.