Victor E. Andersen, 61, a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away early Sunday morning, January 12, 2014 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, following a long illness.

Vic was born on November 19, 1952 in Walton, the son of the late John and Gertrude McGill Andersen. On October 23, 1981 he married the former Christine Sackett in Kirkwood.

Vic was employed for many years by the Walton Central School as a Custodian. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and hunting, and taking care of the kids.

Vic is survived by his loving family, his wife, Chris, his children, Michael Andersen of Fort Drum, NY; Heidi and Bob Mills of Davenport; Hannah Andersen of Sidney; Victor "Bubba" Andersen of Walton; 12 grandchildren, his brother, Michael and Yvonne Andersen of Aberdeen, Maryland; his 2 sisters, Mariana and Rodney Murray; Betty and Tom Rosengrant, Fishes Eddy; his sisters and brothers in law, Charlene and Melvin Day of Nichols; Cheryl Belluomo of Scottsdale, AZ; Michael and Deborah Sackett of Centerton, AK; Kathy Randolph of Dallas, TX; his special friends, Barb and Al Budine, Al and Barb Tiffany, Pastor Lisa and Charlie Mays; Gail McNee, Mary Eggleton and John Robinson, all of Walton; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, John J. Andersen.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at United Presbyterian Church, 58 East Street, Walton, NY with Rev. Dr. Lisa Ruth Mays officiating. Arrangements are with Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

Memorial contributions in Vic's memory may be made to Walton EMS, 61 West St., Walton, NY 13856.