The Diocese of Norwich mourns the passing of Rev. Victor Chaker, who died on February 3, 2026, at Bayview Nursing Home in Waterford, Connecticut, at the age of 91. Born September 15, 1934, in Port Said, Egypt, Father Chaker pursued advanced studies in science and engineering before answering God’s call to the priesthood later in life.
Father Chaker studied at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Norwich on May 31, 2003, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. He served the faithful of St. Mary Parish in Coventry as a summer parochial vicar, parochial vicar, and pastor, and later retired from active ministry. He also served the Legion of Mary as Diocesan Spiritual Director.
Visitation and Funeral Arrangements
Reception of the Body will take place at Saint Mary, Star of the Sea Church, 10 Huntington Street, New London, Connecticut, on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Following the Reception of the Body, Father Chaker’s body will lie in state until 7:00 p.m.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Mary, Star of the Sea Church, 10 Huntington Street, New London, Connecticut, celebrated by the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Thomas Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, New London, is in charge of the arrangements.
Please pray for the repose of Father Chaker’s soul and for the consolation of all who mourn his death.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.