Cdr. Victor B. Stevens

WORCESTER- Cdr. Victor B. Stevens, Jr., 75, of Worcester, died Saturday, August 22 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis surrounded by his godchildren, Mary and Tom McGreevy and close friends. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Victor B. Stevens, Sr. and Statia (Michalak) Stevens. His brother Richard predeceased him in 2005.
Victor graduated from St. Stephen's High School in 1952, from Holy Cross College with a BA in English in 1956 and was awarded a Master's and Advanced Degree in Guidance and Psychology from Assumption College in 1967 and 1972. Victor had a distinguished career in the US Navy and was most proud of his assignment as 50th in Command of "Old Ironsides", the USS Constitution from 1960-1963.
Victor taught English and eventually was Director of Guidance at St. Peter's Central Catholic High School in Worcester. He was particularly successful in his coaching of several winning varsity basketball teams while at St. Peter's High School. Victor was founder of the 400 Clubs of Harwich Port and later in Marlborough and Worcester. He will be sorely missed by his many friends, former students and athletes who have known and loved him for his dedication, his love of the arts, the Cape, and his humor and wit.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 25 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward Street. Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery will be private. A visiting hour will be held on Tuesday, August 25 from 9:30-10:30 AM in the funeral home. For directions and online condolence book please visit www.callahanfay.com