Goffstown, NH: Victor R. Syriac, 72, passed away on February 24th in Catholic Medical Center after a brief illness.

He leaves his son, Alex T.G. Syriac and his wife Mei Mei of Manchester, CT; his daughter, Penny M. Buker and her husband David of Goffstown, NH; sister, Charlene R. Lestage of Vernon, CT; his brothers, Neil R. Syriac of Woodstock, Ct, Eric C. Syriac of Boise, ID, and Brian T. Syriac of Cheyenne, WY; grandchildren, Sybastian Lavers, Alyvia Syriac, Naomi Lavers, Elijah Lavers, Lorna Lavers, Jadon Lavers, Reagan Syriac, and Lincoln Syriac.

Victor was predeceased by his loving wife Marion (Morrell) Syriac.

Victor was born in Southbridge, MA the son of Cyrille Frederick and Aline May (Lamontagne) Syriac.

He graduated in 1971 from Woodstock Academy, where he was very active in sports. He played soccer, as well as being on the track team and pole vaulting.

Victor enlisted into the army 1971 serving during the Vietnam War. He received a National Defense Service Medal, good conduct medal and marksman (rifle) medal.

Victor received  his bachelor degree in software engineering, where he then worked for Genrad in Concord, MA as a software engineer.

He coached soccer for many years. He enjoyed candle pin bowling, playing darts, chess, and poker.

Victor loved carpentry and was an avid builder. Making furniture, show pieces and clocks.

He loved history especially the Civil War and anything about Alexander the Great.

He was working at SAP before his stroke.

A service for Victor will be held on Saturday, April 12th at 10am in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge. There are no calling hours.