Victor D. Loudfoot, 95, of Clearwater, formerly of Longboat Key, FL, left us Monday morning, September 8th, 2008 at Encore Senior Village under the care of Hospice of the FL Suncoast.
Born in Northampton, MA, Victor served proudly as a CPO aboard the USS Hyman #732, during WWII and participated in the invasion of Iwo Jima. He viewed the dramatic flag raising by the marines from a few hundred yards off the beach. On April 6, a swarm of kamikazes attacked the vessel and five were shot down. One crashed into the ship causing considerable damage, but Victor avoided any serious injury. He retired from the US Immigration service as an inspector after more than 25 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Margaret and wife of 17 years, Eileen; two sisters and four brothers. Survivors include his sister, Irma Marchiony of Clearwater and many nieces and nephews.
Dear Aunt Irma and Uncle Pete, We know this has to be very hard for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Vic was lucky to have had such a wonderful, long life. He will always be missed by all of us who loved and admred him. Hopefully we will see him again one day. Wth love and sympathy, Kathy and John Beninati and family
After a father and mother the best option for a go to guy a family could have. Incredible wit, infectious laugh, Uncle Vic will be remembered by all as a father figure to my mother, his youngest sister, and a guy who was always there for Holy Communions, confirmations, and the holidays. He will be missed by nephews, nieces, my father, who knew him well, as a fellow WWII Veteran and close friend, and all friends who had the pleasure of his company.
Uncle Vic was deeply loved and respected by his many friends and his extended family. He had a wonderful sense of humor and never complained a bit while his health was failing. He will be missed. God Bless him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all today. God bless Uncle Vic and may he rest in peace with his loved ones. He was a wonderful Uncle with a incredible witt who will be missed.
My thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.
I recently came across a photo among my father’s stuff, Gayle M. Ethington. It is marked on the back: 6-13-42 Victor Loudfoot and I, Springfield Mass. I originally did a search on Victor Loudfoot in hopes that I could visit with him and find out what his memories of thia time period were. Dad passed away in 1983. Anyway, I have a photo of the two of them during their earlier military time. If you would like a copy, e-mail me at gething@win-4-u.net
Dear Irma and Pete,
Our love and heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We only learned of Vic’s passing today, and have had a somber evening of reflection and observance. He was a kind and generous man; all of us looked forward to visiting with Vic and Eileen both in FL and NY. We are so happy he is now in heaven, blessed with family and friends to be near and look over.
May God Bless you. All of our best wishes for you and your family.