Victor S. Rhodes, Sr. 86 of Aberdeen passed away at Bayshore Community Hospital on Monday, Dec. 28th. Vic was born in Williamstown, MA. He and his family moved to Holmdel, where he graduated Keyport High School in 1953. Vic met his beloved wife Joan, during their time at Keyport High. He enlisted in the U.S. …
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Victor S. Rhodes, Sr. 86 of Aberdeen passed away at Bayshore Community Hospital on Monday, Dec. 28th.
Vic was born in Williamstown, MA. He and his family moved to Holmdel, where he graduated Keyport High School in 1953. Vic met his beloved wife Joan, during their time at Keyport High. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served proudly in Korea. He returned home to start Vic Rhodes Inc. Building Contractors. He and his wife Joan built two homes in Holmdel where they lived before moving to Aberdeen six years ago. He later became a building inspector and code enforcement officer for Holmdel, Union Beach, Middletown and Keyport. He also served on the Board of Health in Holmdel for many years.
He was a 64 year member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, Hazlet. Vic was avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying many trips to Canada and throughout the United States. He and his family enjoyed boating and water skiing on lakes and in the bay. He will always be remembered for his Kindness, love and the gentle husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend he was to all.
Surviving is his wife of 64 years, Joan Rhodes; their children, Victor S. Rhodes, Jr and his wife Terri, of Keyport and Melanie Pfleger and her husband Chuck of Holmdel; his siblings, Peter and Dorothy Rhodes, FL; Paula Jensdotter, Vermont and Karen Dunlap, New Hampshire; his sister-in-law, Jean Halloran, Florida; his grandchildren, Tyler Rhodes, Angela and Tim Pfleger; and his nieces and nephews.
Visitation Wednesday Dec. 30th, 3 to 7 pm at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. Funeral services Thursday, Dec. 31st, 10 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Shorelands Memorial Park, Hazlet. To share a favorite memory or send messages of condolence please visit Vic’s page of tributes at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.
In order to accommodate all of Vic’s family and their guests we ask that you pay your respects and leave the funeral home so other’s may pay their respects to the family.
Stephen Golden
left a message on July 5, 2022:
So glad I was able to meet and work with Vic. The best of the best.
Joan Chasey
left a message on February 4, 2021:
Dear Joan and family
Just now , 2-4, learned of Vic’s passing, so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy
Robert and Jane Baker
left a message on January 11, 2021:
To Joan & family: Our deepest sympathy go out to all of you. Remember, your memories of Vic will never fade away. God Bless You
Robert and Jane Baker
left a message on January 11, 2021:
To Joan & family: Our deepest sympathy go out to you. Your memories of Vic will never fade. God Bless you
Karen n Elmer Bahrenburg
left a message on January 2, 2021:
So sorry to hear of Vic’s passing. We just found out today, Jan 2, 2021. Our deepest sympathy to you Joan n your family. Karen n Elmer Bahrenburg
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carl and Jeanne Henningson
left a message on December 31, 2020:
Dear Joan,
Please accept our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your husband Victor. We will miss him dearly at St John's church.
Jeanne and Carl
Dorothy Armstrong
left a message on December 30, 2020:
Joan, so sorry to hear of Vic's passing.
May the God of Comfort be very close to you and your family.
He hears our prayers and will be with you during this time of sorrow.
The Lord bless and keep you.
With His Love,
Dot
Kim Kutschman
left a message on December 30, 2020:
I enjoyed the time I spent planting flowers with Vic at St. John's, Vic shared some stories regarding my Grandfather while we planted, it amazed me on what a small world we truly live in. If it weren't for our time planting I would never have known they knew each other from the Shore Point . You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Frances Bucco
left a message on December 30, 2020:
Dear Joan, I am very sorry the hear about the loss of your husband. I am sure he was a great man. If you need anything please let me know, you have my number. Again my Condolence. Fran.
June & Norman Zweiacher
left a message on December 30, 2020:
What can I say? I knew Vic since Keyport High School, St. John's youth group, and all the good times at St. John's as a parishioner. Vic always had a great smile, a friendly hello, a warm handshake, and "How are you doing?". The Men's Club breakfasts were a special time and will not be the same. He was a great friend, a caring person and will surely be missed. We send our condolences to you and the family. Love, June & Norman
June & Norman Zweiacher
left a message on December 30, 2020:
What can I say? I knew Vic since Keyport High School, St. John's youth group, and all the good times at St. John's as a parishioner. Vic always had a great smile, a friendly hello, a warm handshake, and "How are you doing?". The Men's Club breakfasts were a special time. The breakfasts will not be the same. He was a great friend, a caring person and will surely be missed. We send you our Love! June & Norman
Larry Bailey
left a message on December 30, 2020:
Deepest sympathy from Larry Bailey and family. I remember back to when Vic and his family moved to Florence Ave. Hazlet (aka Raritan Twp) back in the early 50's. They were a great family and great neighbors. Rest in peace Viv.
Donna Gill
left a message on December 29, 2020:
Joan, Melanie and Victor, I am so sorry to hear of Vics passing. I have so many special memories of my parents 4th of July parties with Vic sitting with Pat every year at the picnic table. It was like they had reserved seats every year. May he Rest In Peace
Diana L. Tomasello
left a message on December 29, 2020:
As his first cousin living in Maine, we saw each other at family gatherings. He and Joan did travel to Maine for my oldest son's wedding in 2008. Our first cousins photo is a favorite of mine from 2012 as we gathered at Susan & Joe's house for a mini family reunion. We always had fun! My memories of Vic go back to their wedding since I was their junior bridesmaid! Loved his big smile! Will miss him dearly and thankful I have so many wonderful memories. Much love to Joan, Melanie, Tyler and families.
Philip Ilaria
left a message on December 29, 2020:
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Victor. It was an honor to know him and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Sue Morales & Family
left a message on December 29, 2020:
Joan & family. We are so deeply saddened to hear of Vics passing. Wishing that happy memories will soon bring you all peace. Dad is sure gonna miss him ?. His Thursday’s & McDonald’s coffee just won’t be the same. Sending you our love
Joe Reyes
left a message on December 29, 2020:
To Joan, Melanie and family,
Sharon and and I are so sorry for your loss. Vic was a wonderful guy who was a faithful servant of God. I enjoyed my time with him during our bible studies. He always had a desire for the Word of God. He will certainly be missed!!
Ginny Jerome
left a message on December 28, 2020:
My sincere condolences to you Melanie, your Mom and your entire family. It was so obvious during the time I worked at St. John's just how special your father was to you. Despite your sadness now, I know you realize just how fortunate you all were to share such a wonderful amount of time together.
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Stephen Golden
left a message on July 5, 2022:
So glad I was able to meet and work with Vic. The best of the best.
Joan Chasey
left a message on February 4, 2021:
Dear Joan and family
Just now , 2-4, learned of Vic’s passing, so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy
Robert and Jane Baker
left a message on January 11, 2021:
To Joan & family: Our deepest sympathy go out to all of you. Remember, your memories of Vic will never fade away. God Bless You
Robert and Jane Baker
left a message on January 11, 2021:
To Joan & family: Our deepest sympathy go out to you. Your memories of Vic will never fade. God Bless you
Karen n Elmer Bahrenburg
left a message on January 2, 2021:
So sorry to hear of Vic’s passing. We just found out today, Jan 2, 2021. Our deepest sympathy to you Joan n your family. Karen n Elmer Bahrenburg
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carl and Jeanne Henningson
left a message on December 31, 2020:
Dear Joan,
Please accept our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your husband Victor. We will miss him dearly at St John's church.
Jeanne and Carl
Dorothy Armstrong
left a message on December 30, 2020:
Joan, so sorry to hear of Vic's passing.
May the God of Comfort be very close to you and your family.
He hears our prayers and will be with you during this time of sorrow.
The Lord bless and keep you.
With His Love,
Dot
Kim Kutschman
left a message on December 30, 2020:
I enjoyed the time I spent planting flowers with Vic at St. John's, Vic shared some stories regarding my Grandfather while we planted, it amazed me on what a small world we truly live in. If it weren't for our time planting I would never have known they knew each other from the Shore Point . You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Frances Bucco
left a message on December 30, 2020:
Dear Joan, I am very sorry the hear about the loss of your husband. I am sure he was a great man. If you need anything please let me know, you have my number. Again my Condolence. Fran.
June & Norman Zweiacher
left a message on December 30, 2020:
What can I say? I knew Vic since Keyport High School, St. John's youth group, and all the good times at St. John's as a parishioner. Vic always had a great smile, a friendly hello, a warm handshake, and "How are you doing?". The Men's Club breakfasts were a special time and will not be the same. He was a great friend, a caring person and will surely be missed. We send our condolences to you and the family. Love, June & Norman
June & Norman Zweiacher
left a message on December 30, 2020:
What can I say? I knew Vic since Keyport High School, St. John's youth group, and all the good times at St. John's as a parishioner. Vic always had a great smile, a friendly hello, a warm handshake, and "How are you doing?". The Men's Club breakfasts were a special time. The breakfasts will not be the same. He was a great friend, a caring person and will surely be missed. We send you our Love! June & Norman
Larry Bailey
left a message on December 30, 2020:
Deepest sympathy from Larry Bailey and family. I remember back to when Vic and his family moved to Florence Ave. Hazlet (aka Raritan Twp) back in the early 50's. They were a great family and great neighbors. Rest in peace Viv.
Donna Gill
left a message on December 29, 2020:
Joan, Melanie and Victor, I am so sorry to hear of Vics passing. I have so many special memories of my parents 4th of July parties with Vic sitting with Pat every year at the picnic table. It was like they had reserved seats every year. May he Rest In Peace
Diana L. Tomasello
left a message on December 29, 2020:
As his first cousin living in Maine, we saw each other at family gatherings. He and Joan did travel to Maine for my oldest son's wedding in 2008. Our first cousins photo is a favorite of mine from 2012 as we gathered at Susan & Joe's house for a mini family reunion. We always had fun! My memories of Vic go back to their wedding since I was their junior bridesmaid! Loved his big smile! Will miss him dearly and thankful I have so many wonderful memories. Much love to Joan, Melanie, Tyler and families.
Philip Ilaria
left a message on December 29, 2020:
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Victor. It was an honor to know him and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Sue Morales & Family
left a message on December 29, 2020:
Joan & family. We are so deeply saddened to hear of Vics passing. Wishing that happy memories will soon bring you all peace. Dad is sure gonna miss him ?. His Thursday’s & McDonald’s coffee just won’t be the same. Sending you our love
Joe Reyes
left a message on December 29, 2020:
To Joan, Melanie and family,
Sharon and and I are so sorry for your loss. Vic was a wonderful guy who was a faithful servant of God. I enjoyed my time with him during our bible studies. He always had a desire for the Word of God. He will certainly be missed!!
Ginny Jerome
left a message on December 28, 2020:
My sincere condolences to you Melanie, your Mom and your entire family. It was so obvious during the time I worked at St. John's just how special your father was to you. Despite your sadness now, I know you realize just how fortunate you all were to share such a wonderful amount of time together.
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