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October 21, 2011
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9AM on Thursday, October 27, 2011 from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne, where at 10AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
This note was added here by Victor's family after the conclusion of his services. The complete obituary is below.
From the Family of Victor Felano:
There is a saying from educators, “You will never know how many lives you have touched.” I have just witnessed it myself.
On Friday, Oct 21st, my husband, Victor Felano, passed away. He was a teacher, driver education instructor, athletic director, coached many teams and was an athlete himself.
For many students, Victor was a father figure. To all his students, he was a good teacher, stern and fun. To Victor’s colleagues and everyday friends, a little bit of everything.
When we had his viewing we realized how many lives he touched or had been a part of. The outpouring of visitors was beyond what anyone would have imagined. People waited in lines for 2 hours or more, sharing their stories with each other at both viewings. Everyone was in awe. Our family, friends and neighbors were outstanding and very uplifting.
Victor went out exactly how he wanted: surrounded by family & friends. The church was packed and all his favorite songs were sung. To top it off, there was a veteran send-off with a flag ceremony and taps. Victor always seemed to get his way, even to the end. He will be missed by many…
My family & I want to thank all who came, sent cards, thoughts, prayers, flowers and plants. The best part was just being there to say good-bye to a great man. He will always touch our hearts.
Sincerely, Flo Felano
Victor P. Felano, age 81 of Wayne, died on Friday, October 21, 2011. He was born in Paterson where he lived his formative years before moving to Wayne in 1962.
Vic received his formal education first at Paterson Eastside High School graduating with the Class of 1949. He then went to Panzer College in East Orange where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and Health Sciences. Later he studied at Montclair State University and received a Masters Degree in Education.
In June of 1953 he enlisted in the Army and was stationed at the Pentagon in Washington DC. He was a photography specialist and was a picture analyst. While in the Army he participated in Army Track Sports and played softball on an Army team. He also played Soccer with the Lido International Soccer Team. While representing the Army in sports competition, he was awarded the “All Army” for athletic excellence.
He was employed by the Paterson Board of Education for thirty years as a Physical Education Instructor and Sports Coach and Athletic Director, first at Paterson Central High School and later at Kennedy High School. He retired in 1985.
He leaves his family with many fond memories of a very loving husband, father and grandfather who was very family-oriented. He especially enjoyed having Sunday dinners together, with all of his family around him.
Victor and Florence met at Panzer College and married in 1954. They had, as Florence said, an “adventurous and loving marriage”, and as Victor said himself; a “fantastic marriage” together for fifty seven years.
Surviving are his loving wife Florence (nee Conforti) Felano; two daughters Denise Felano of Wayne and Karen Viglione and her husband Michael of Brick; three sons Skip Felano of Wayne, Steven Felano and his wife Carol of Jefferson and Thomas Felano of Riverdale; ten grandchildren Nicole and Stephanie Quinn, Gabrielle Felano, Andrea and Derek Felano, Joseph, Andrew and James Felano, Anthony and Michael Viglione.
Those planning an expression of sympathy in Victor’s memory are asked to consider New Jersey Special Olympics, PO Box 747, Ringwood, NJ 07456.
If you would like to send a private condolence directly to the family use this condolence section.
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9AM on Thursday, October 27, 2011 from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne, where at 10AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
October 21, 2011
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9AM on Thursday, October 27, 2011 from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne, where at 10AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
This note was added here by Victor's family after the conclusion of his services. The complete obituary is below.
From the Family of Victor Felano:
There is a saying from educators, “You will never know how many lives you have touched.” I have just witnessed it myself.
On Friday, Oct 21st, my husband, Victor Felano, passed away. He was a teacher, driver education instructor, athletic director, coached many teams and was an athlete himself.
For many students, Victor was a father figure. To all his students, he was a good teacher, stern and fun. To Victor’s colleagues and everyday friends, a little bit of everything.
When we had his viewing we realized how many lives he touched or had been a part of. The outpouring of visitors was beyond what anyone would have imagined. People waited in lines for 2 hours or more, sharing their stories with each other at both viewings. Everyone was in awe. Our family, friends and neighbors were outstanding and very uplifting.
Victor went out exactly how he wanted: surrounded by family & friends. The church was packed and all his favorite songs were sung. To top it off, there was a veteran send-off with a flag ceremony and taps. Victor always seemed to get his way, even to the end. He will be missed by many…
My family & I want to thank all who came, sent cards, thoughts, prayers, flowers and plants. The best part was just being there to say good-bye to a great man. He will always touch our hearts.
Sincerely, Flo Felano
Victor P. Felano, age 81 of Wayne, died on Friday, October 21, 2011. He was born in Paterson where he lived his formative years before moving to Wayne in 1962.
Vic received his formal education first at Paterson Eastside High School graduating with the Class of 1949. He then went to Panzer College in East Orange where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and Health Sciences. Later he studied at Montclair State University and received a Masters Degree in Education.
In June of 1953 he enlisted in the Army and was stationed at the Pentagon in Washington DC. He was a photography specialist and was a picture analyst. While in the Army he participated in Army Track Sports and played softball on an Army team. He also played Soccer with the Lido International Soccer Team. While representing the Army in sports competition, he was awarded the “All Army” for athletic excellence.
He was employed by the Paterson Board of Education for thirty years as a Physical Education Instructor and Sports Coach and Athletic Director, first at Paterson Central High School and later at Kennedy High School. He retired in 1985.
He leaves his family with many fond memories of a very loving husband, father and grandfather who was very family-oriented. He especially enjoyed having Sunday dinners together, with all of his family around him.
Victor and Florence met at Panzer College and married in 1954. They had, as Florence said, an “adventurous and loving marriage”, and as Victor said himself; a “fantastic marriage” together for fifty seven years.
Surviving are his loving wife Florence (nee Conforti) Felano; two daughters Denise Felano of Wayne and Karen Viglione and her husband Michael of Brick; three sons Skip Felano of Wayne, Steven Felano and his wife Carol of Jefferson and Thomas Felano of Riverdale; ten grandchildren Nicole and Stephanie Quinn, Gabrielle Felano, Andrea and Derek Felano, Joseph, Andrew and James Felano, Anthony and Michael Viglione.
Those planning an expression of sympathy in Victor’s memory are asked to consider New Jersey Special Olympics, PO Box 747, Ringwood, NJ 07456.
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