Victor Hopkins Plunkett

Victor Hopkins Plunkett, 82 of Franklin, formerly of Stamford, CT retired from life on September 3, 2021. Victor was one of four children born to the late Victor Hopkins and Adeline Harmon Plunkett on March 14, 1939.Victor (aka Vic), served in the Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. Vic was an incredible motorcycle and auto mechanic as well as skilled accomplished welder and artist. He had a full life and enjoyed many accomplishments. Some of his proudest accomplishments included creating a combined motorcycle/Volkswagen vehicle known as the “Bug Bike” for his best friend and using his welding skills to fabricate a component for the Lunar Rover which is still on the moon today. He was also quite creative when it came to doing things for his children and was known to create some extremely unique and elaborate costumes through the years. He built ice boats for his children to ride in the winter on Cove Island ice and made sure their summers were always full, with many trips to museums, zoos and of course visiting family in New York State. He will be remembered as an awesome Dad who always had time for his children and made sure life was never dull.He was an avid biker who had a passion for working on and riding motorcycles; enjoyed CB (known on the CB as Homebrew) and ham radios and the friends he made along the way; spending time with family; loved talking to & visiting with his nephews Michael and Wally and was extremely proud of his grandchildren. He loved cats and fed any strays he came across but his rottweiler Gunner always held a special place in his heart. Vic was the kind of person who would help anyone that needed his help. Vic knew how to stir the pot gently...that was just his way.In addition to his parents, Victor was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gene Plunkett; sisters, Jeanette Harris and Neva Lee Mayette; son, Victor (Butch) H. Plunkett Jr.; and a nephew and niece who he loved dearly. Victor is survived by his daughter, JoAnn Straub of Cooperstown, PA; son, David Plunkett of Stamford, CT; grandsons Jacob A. Kunz and Victor Plunkett; granddaughters, Brandi R. Straub, Kendall S. Straub and Vanessa James of PA; great-grandsons, Andrew (AJ) J. Kunz and Johnython Hammond; nieces and nephews; and many very close lifelong friends who were an important part of his life.At Vic’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Anyone wishing to honor Vic’s life can make donations to CASA of Venango County, 7 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301.To send cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.