Marlborough- Victor W. Mackiewicz, 86, of Marlborough died Friday December 12, 2014, at Beaumont of Worcester after an illness.  He was the husband of Barbara (Pazzanese) Mackiewicz, together for 25 years. He was born in Lawrence and raised in Marlborough, the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Sauris) Mackiewicz. He was a US Navy veteran of World War II, Korea and later enlisted in the Coast Guard during Vietnam.  He served his country on active duty and reserves from 1945 until 1988 when he was honorably discharged from the US Coast Guard Reserve. He was a patrolman for the City of Marlborough Police Department for 33 years retiring in 1989.   Vic was a generous, kind man always willing to help others. He was dedicated to law enforcement and was a "good cop". He was a avid downhill skier, swimmer and loved sailing on Fort Meadow and Lake Boone with his family.  Besides his wife Barbara he leaves his sons, Peter A. Mackiewicz and Victor P. Mackiewicz both of Grafton; a stepson, Frank Pazzanese of California; two stepdaughters, Susan Baccari of Medford and Jackie Baker of Florida; many nephews and nieces. He was pre-deceased by many siblings.

Funeral will be held Tuesday December 16 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home, Burial with Military Honors will be private in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street. Calling hours will be held Monday  December 15 from 6-8 p.m. in the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home ( www.CollinsFuneral.com ), 378 Lincoln Street, Marlborough.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the VFW Post 638, 1 Fitchburg Street, Marlborough, MA 01752. . Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home ( www.CollinsFuneral.com ), 378 Lincoln Street. All are invited to sign Vic's online guestbook at www.CollinsFuneral.com .