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Victor Joseph Lorenz, 89, formally of Endicott passed away at his daughter and son-in-law’s home in Murrells Inlet, SC on Thursday, January 11th, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Beverly (Eckert) Lorenz, three daughters and their spouses: Karen and Lew Walker of Murrells Inlet, SC; Debra and Steve Dykun of Orange, CT; and Vicki and Steve Drapp of Lancaster, OH; nine grandchildren – Greg, Michelle, Corey, Kirsten and Colin Walker; Zachary and Eric Dykun; Emily and Stephanie Drapp; one great-granddaughter, Audrey Walker; sister-in-laws Muriel Jackson and Marilyn Lasky; brother and sister-in-law Edward and Patricia Eckert; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many friends and neighbors. Vic was born in Binghamton in 1934, graduated from Binghamton North High School. He served in the US Army and was honorably discharged. He worked in procurement at IBM Federal Systems Division in Owego. He and Bev raised their three daughters in Johnson City and in West Corners in Endicott. Vic was a member of the Quarter Century Club at IBM. He was also a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Endicott. Unfortunately, a major stroke in 1985 forced Vic into early retirement from IBM. Vic was an avid golfer and spent many a day on the links. He had two hole in one’s during his golfing days. In his retirement years he also enjoyed playing pool, putting puzzles together, watching sports on TV and in person, and visiting his children and grandchildren. He loved watching his favorite teams: NY Yankees, Syracuse Orange, Buffalo Bills, Clemson football and almost any other sporting team. He also loved to go out for breakfast during the week and was known by name at his favorite restaurants in the triple cities. Vic spent his last two years living in Murrells Inlet, SC at the home of his daughter and son-in-law’s home due to declining health. He enjoyed living at the beach with the sunshine, warmth and no snow. Any memorial donations the family would like memorial donations to be made to your local American Heart Association. There will be a funeral mass at a later date at St. Joseph’s Church in Endicott. Pucedo Funeral Home will handle the arrangements.

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Victor J Lorenz

December 24, 1934 - January 11, 2024