Victor E. Pitcavage, Jr.

Victor Edward Pitcavage, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, surrounded by his family while vacationing in Santa Rosa, California.

Victor was born on March 22, 1935, in Salem Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, to Victor Edward Sr. and Stella (née Filmon) Pitcavage. He graduated from Lake Consolidated High School in Lake Ariel, PA before proudly serving in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958 as a General Equipment Repairman, both overseas and stateside.

After his discharge, Victor moved to Michigan, where he lived with his Aunt Helen—just two doors down from Barbara, the love of his life. Their connection was immediate, and they married on June 6, 1959, beginning a partnership that endured for 66 years, until Barbara’s passing earlier this month.

Victor built his life in Dearborn Heights, where he and Barbara raised their five children and created a home filled with love, hard work, and a deep sense of family. In the 1960s and early 1970s, he worked for Falvey Imported Cars, a job that occasionally brought a bit of excitement home. It wasn’t unusual to find a Rolls‑Royce or a Jaguar parked in the family driveway, much to the delight of every neighborhood kid and father who wandered over for a look.

In 1972, two major changes shaped the next chapter of his life: Victor began working for General Motors, Cadillac Division, and he and Barbara purchased land in Harrison, a place that became the home they treasured most.

After Victor retired from General Motors in 1998, he spent countless hours tinkering in his pole barn on various car and truck projects. He took great pride in maintaining his collection of vintage Chevrolets, including the very first car he ever owned—a 1930 Chevy Coupe he had cherished since the age of 16.  He and Barbara proudly entered the pride of his fleet in various car shows, enjoying the chance to share his handiwork and their love of classic cars with others.

 In his later years, Victor enjoyed spending time with friends at the Harrison American Legion Post 404 or the 40 et 8 in Temple. He would sit quietly, listening to the conversations around him, and when the moment was just right, he’d offer a perfectly timed comment or quip that sent the whole room into laughter. His humor was subtle, his delivery impeccable, and his presence always welcome. He had a quick wit and a warm smile, traits that endeared him to everyone who knew him.

Victor is survived by his children: Deborah (Doug), Philip (Suzie), Michael (Laurie), Denise (the late Brian), and Robert (Megan); his siblings Edward and Richard; and his many grandchildren and great‑grandchildren, whom he cherished in his own quiet way. Though a man of few words, his love for his family was constant and unmistakable.

Victor will be remembered for his gentle spirit, his steadfast work ethic, and the quiet strength that guided him throughout his life. He was a man who worked hard, loved deeply, and found joy in simple, meaningful moments — whether fixing an engine in his pole barn, sharing a laugh among friends, or sitting peacefully beside Barbara, his lifelong love. His legacy lives on in the family he raised, the values he lived by, and the enduring love story he and Barbara wrote together over sixty‑six years.

Visitation will take place at St. Athanasius Catholic Church from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., with a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, and all are invited to a luncheon afterward at the Harrison American Legion Post 404. Those wishing to honor his memory may do so through memorial donations to St. Athanasius Catholic Church, 310 S. Broad St. Harrison, MI 48625.