Victor T. Black died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, following a lengthy illness. He was 85.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, he was a 33-year resident of Bensalem.

Victor attended St. Michael grade school in Philadelphia and Bensalem High School.

He worked for SEPTA for 39 years and retired as a district supervisor, in 1987.

Victor was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, having served during World War II.

He was a member of Bustleton American Legion Post 810 and Quaker City Lodge 1888 Loyal Order of the Moose.

Victor was a private pilot who enjoyed flying, dancing and going on cruises.

He was the beloved husband for 33 years of Kathleen M. (Murphy) Black; devoted father of Victor T. Black Jr. (Wanda), Michael Black (the late Paula), Philip Black (Helen), Joseph Black (Joann), David Black (Patricia) and Stephen Black (Barbara); and brother of Ann Krause (Ed) and Helen Widlund (Gus). He also is survived by 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing and funeral from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Fluehr Funeral Home, 864 Bristol Pike, Bensalem. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ephrem Church, 5340 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020. Rite of committal will be in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. No viewing on Monday evening.

Mass cards or contributions in memory of Victor Black to St. Ephrem Marian Parish Center Building Fund at the address above would be appreciated. Fluehr Funeral Home, Bensalem