NILES — Victor Paul Holbrook Jr., 69, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 18, 2023.
He was born in Warren on July 16, 1953, the son of Victor Paul and Billie Ruth Newton Holbrook Sr.
Victor was a 1972 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. He worked for 10 years at Conrail and retired in August 2000 as a lieutenant in the Niles Fire Department after 17 years of faithful service.
He enjoyed telling jokes, watching Western movies on television and playing with his dogs, Critter and Gypsy.
Victor is survived by his wife, Kim Milligan; daughter, April (Erik) Cruz of Fort Myers, Fla.; two grandchildren, Elijah and Zoe; two brothers, Ralph E. (Diane) Holbrook of Austintown and Tim A. (Katrina) Holbrook of Niles; sister, Carol Rossi of Boardman; and sister-in-law, Desiree Holbrook of Niles.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Herbert M. “Herbie” Holbrook.
Calling hours will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, followed by a gathering at the American Legion Hall on North Main Street, Niles.
Burial will be in Kerr Cemetery.
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