Victor J. Bideganeta, 85, and a lifetime resident of Dunmore, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Born to Joseph and Margaret Rogato Martinelli, Victor was a 1958 graduate of Dunmore High School. Victor served with the US Army and the Pennsylvania National Guard as an Infantry Radio Mechanic with skilled expertise and commitment to duty and honor. After his military service, his career as a skilled electrician spanned over 60 years with Local 81 IBEW, where his dedication and craftsmanship were well respected within the community. We would always tease Vic that he probably wired every house or business from here to the Poconos and that he was the local fix it man that can fix anything with duct tape, a ruler, a screwdriver and his signature red pencils that he always had on hand. Throughout his 60 plus years, Victor also retained his professional Locksmith Certification as well as being Certified in Refrigeration and HVAC upon his retirement. He also worked for Hoffman electrical, then went to work for Spotless Cleaners where he was Larry and Bill Nocolais’s right hand man for over 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Gard and brother, Joseph. He is survived by his sister, Carmel along with numerous nieces and nephews. We would like to thank the Mid-Valley Nursing Home and staff and Dr. Dodge for the extraordinary care and support they gave to Victor.
Above all a thank you to his caregiver and light of his life, his TL, her Vic-I and “adopted daughter” Traci Sabia and husband Joseph, Archbald, along with their two girls Ava (aka Ava G) and Ella (aka Ella Bella). Also surviving are Martin Monahan (aka George) and wife Candy, Scranton, Megan Monahan (aka Meggy), and fiancee Derek, Fullerton, CA, and Marty Monahan (aka Sparks) and wife Tatiana, Dunmore, whom were all his special family. A special thank you to Victors coffee buddy Rose Roche and husband Colin, Vics garage buddy, for all the love and support, whom were also family to Victor. A private ceremony will be held to honor Victor. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, West Scranton.
