Age 72, of Baldwin, born March 4, 1952 in Pittsburgh to Victor Martin Luncinski, Sr. and Hazel (McCarthy) Luncinski passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, peacefully at Jefferson Hospital, while surrounded by family.
Victor, his father Victor, Sr. and his brother Stephen Michael Luncinski were well-known owners of the former V&S Auto Parts Co and Pinnacle Car Service and Sales, businesses in Carrick. As a longtime resident of Baldwin Boro, he served as a volunteer fireman at Baldwin Independent Fire Company #1 for many years, as well as having served in several political positions for the Boro. Victor was also previously employed as a Deputy Water Conservation Officer for the state of PA, for which he was very proud.
He was preceded in death by his father, Victor and his brother Stephen. Victor is survived by his mother Hazel and his children, Brian (Catherine) Luncinski of Mascoutah, IL, Christina (Timmy) Troha of McDonald, PA and Carrie Luncinski of Millsboro, PA. He was a loving grandfather to his surviving grandchildren, David and Christopher Luncinski. Also surviving are significant other, Bonnie Butler, former wife, Mary (Sillman) Luncinski and several aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Friday morning at 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Trinity Parish, St. Albert the Great Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Southside Cemetery in Carrick. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, T2T.org or by mail to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.
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March 14, 2024
Lillian Luncinski
The Dragonfly Story Down below the surface of a quiet pond lived a little colony of water bugs. They were a happy colony, living far away from the sun. For many months they were very busy, scurrying over the soft mud on the bottom of the pond. They did notice that every once in a while, one of their colony seemed to lose interest in going about. Clinging to the stem of a pond lily it gradually moved out of sight and was seen no more. "Look!" said one of the water bugs to another on August 3, 2023, one of our colony is climbing up the lily stalk. Where do you think he is going?" Up, up, up LEON slowly went....Even as they watched, LEON, the water bug disappeared from sight. LEON's friends waited and waited but LEON didn't return... "That's funny!" said one water bug to another. "Wasn't he happy here?" asked a second... "Where do you suppose he went?" wondered a third. No one had an answer. They were greatly puzzled. Finally one of the water bugs, VICTOR, Jr, a leader in the colony, gathered his friends, Hazel, Christina, Brian, Carrie, Bonnie, Steve, Zack, Mary and the others together. "I have an idea. The next one of us who climbs up the lily stalk must promise to come back and tell us where he or she went and why." "We promise", they said solemnly. On March 10, 2024, not long after, the very water bug, VICTOR, Jr., who had suggested the plan, found himself climbing up the lily stalk. Up, up, up, he went. Before he knew what was happening, "LITTLE VICTOR" had broken through the surface of the water and fallen onto the broad, green lily pad above. When LITTLE VICTOR awoke, he looked about with surprise. He couldn't believe what he saw. A startling change had come to his old body. His movement revealed four silver wings and a long tail. Even as he struggled, he felt an impulse to move his wings...The warmth of the sun soon dried the moisture from the new body. VICTOR, Jr. moved his wings again and suddenly found himself up above the water... VICTOR, JR., had become a dragonfly!! Swooping and dipping in great curves, VICTOR flew through the air. He felt exhilarated in the new atmosphere. By and by the new dragonfly lighted happily on a lily pad to rest. Then it was that VICTOR chanced to look below to the bottom of the pond. Why, he was right above his old friends, the water bugs! There they were scurrying around, just as he had been doing on March 10, 2024, when he started climbing the lily stalk. VICTOR, the dragonfly, then remembered the promise: "the next one of us who climbs up the lily stalk will come back and tell where he or she went and why." Without thinking, VICTOR, the dragonfly darted down. Suddenly he hit the surface of the water and bounced away. Now that he was a dragonfly, he could no longer go into the water... "I can't return!" Victor said in dismay. "At least, I tried. But I can't keep my promise. Even if I could go back, not one of the water bugs...not even Hazel, Christina, Brian, or Carrie... would know me in my new body. I guess I'll just have to wait until they become dragonflies too. Then they'll understand what has happened to me, and where I went." And VICTOR, the dragonfly, winged off happily into his wonderful pain-free new world of sun and air....... Thank you God, for the story of the water bugs and the dragonflies to help us understand that VICTOR could not keep his promise and has moved on to a better, happier, pain free life... LEON LUNCINSKI gained his dragonfly wings on August 3, 2023 – He will show his cousin Victor how important it is to make dragonfly visits to those water bugs still waiting their turn to climb that lily pad stock and join them in their new wonderful world with Jesus!
March 14, 2024
Carol McNally
Dear sweet Luncinski family My heart hurts ! Victor and family were part of my life for quite a few years. Reminiscing our times together always puts a smile on my face. His kind heart and sense of humor will be remembered and loved forever. God has another Luncinski Angel !! My prayers are with you God Bless
March 13, 2024
Art Giusti
I am truly saddened by the passing of a good friend!! Vic was the best man at my wedding and the good times we had will always be a cherished memory for me. I had the pleasure of also working with and for Vic Sr and Steve and Vic Jr. I will miss him and his unique wit!! Rest in peace Vic you will always be in my thoughts. I moved form the Pittsburgh area but I kept in touch through his wit and old photos on face book. To his Children my heart goes out to all of you. Say hi to dad and Steve!!!
March 13, 2024
Joan Clarey
I'll miss you my friend! RWG your worries are done.
March 11, 2024
David Cook
Deepest sympathy to the family, Victor was a great person,always enjoyed talking with him as a customer for years and even after the business was passed on to the next generation. he set an example of honesty and integrity that kept me coming back, rest in peace ,you will be missed
March 11, 2024
Kevin Kosar
My Deepest Sympathy and Prayers.. One of the Nicest Guys I Have Ever Met..Rest Well Victor
March 11, 2024
Doug kreutzer
What can I say cousin (brother) co-worker friend . From the time I was a little kid we had a special bond. Living with you when my mom was in a car accident, nailing the Christmas tree to the floor when you were remodeling the house. You were always a bright spot in my life. Hard to get the words out. We will always love you. Doug and Alyssa Kreutzer
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