Victor Held

Obituaries

Wednesday, 15 June 2022 10:13

Victor Joseph Held, 75 of Grant, born Thursday, May 8, 1947 in Rockville Centre, New York, departed this life on Friday, June 3, 2022 due to medical complications. A private celebration of life was held by the family.

He was a proud graduate of Saint Leo College and also earned a Masters in Administration from Florida Atlantic University. A teacher by trade, he was a special education leader and guidance counselor for over 30 years and positively the lives of so many students, friends and family. He enjoyed fishing, boating, snorkeling and watching wildlife. He loved the beach, listening to oldies, driving in his van, watching fishing shows and telling jokes. He always had a dog as a companion and buddy and enjoyed getting together with his Saint Leo alumni pals, affectionately known as The Geezers. Most of all, he loved his family and being a grandpa. He probably attended more dance recitals, graduations, basketball, softball, football, soccer, baseball games, homecoming parades, special events and award nights, rodeo shows and birthday parties than most grandparents could ever imagine. He could always be counted on when you really needed love, support or guidance. His sense of humor, love and laughter at family events and celebrations will be dearly missed. His one-liners such as, “forget about it”, “I know a guy”, “roll tide” and many others, as well as the nicknames he gave to so many will always be remembered. His good nature and kind heart will carry on in all of us who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his daughters, Carrie (Ronnie) Myers, Tori Held, Heather Fox, Katie (Jayson) Allen; grandchildren, Leeann Myers, R.J. Myers, Haley Watson, Kayla Watson, Liam Green, Lordus Green, Luka Windsor, Lassiter Windsor, Keegan Allen, Kennedy Allen, Kassidy Allen, Kaleb Allen; sisters, Ann (Warren) Jacobs, Patricia (Frank) DiFabbio; nieces, Lyn Held, Rose (Frank) Ott; nephew, Bill (Michelle) Jacobs; great-nieces and great-nephews, Devon (Mike) Barilli, Frank Ott, Chloe Ott, Sara Jacobs, Abby Jacobs, Julia Jacobs, Jack Jacobs. He was preceded in death by his father, John Held; mother, Evelyn Held; brother, John Held; nephews, Warren Jacobs, Johnny Held.

He gave so much in life and was an organ donor in the end. If you would like to make a tribute in memory of Victor Held, please donate to the American Lung Association, or Saint Leo University at your.saintleo.edu/give.