Obituary of A. Victor Chini

Victor Chini, of Camillus, passed away on March 28. Born and raised in Syracuse, Victor was a graduate of Vocational High School. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was assigned to the aerial defense of South Korea's Pusan Harbor, where he served as the captain of a gun crew during the Korean War. Following the war, Victor attended LeMoyne College on the GI bill. He worked as a Certified Public Accountant in New York City for several years and then taught accounting at LeMoyne College while earning a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. In 1967, Victor received his LL.M. in taxation from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. With his wife, he had his own private law practice in Syracuse for over 25 years. Victor was an avid muskie fisherman, having caught over 250 muskies in the St. Lawrence River, most of which he released as part of the NYS DEC's tag-and-release program. During his retirement, and even into his mid-70s, he was passionate about softball, playing in leagues in both Central NY and Bradenton, FL. Victor was a good, kind and generous man, who anonymously donated a kidney at the age of 70. He will be deeply missed by the many people whose lives he touched. Survivors: his loving wife of 52 years, Carolyn (Bordonaro) Chini; two daughters, Barbara Chini (Paul Janavicius) of Cincinnati, OH and Debra Sullivan (Charles) of Jamesville, NY; one son, Gregory P. Chini (Louise) of Portsmouth, NH; one brother, Joseph R. Chini of Syracuse; two sisters, Dolores Bianchi of Solvay and Gloria Martino of South Bend, IN; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Tindall Funeral Home and 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Church, 5600 W. Genesee St., Camillus where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home 1921 W Genesee St., Syracuse. The Rite of Committal and burial with military honors will be in the spring at St. Vincent of Paul Cemetery, Cape Vincent. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the "Frank Fernandez Accounting Scholarship Fund" at LeMoyne College.