Victoria "Vicky" A Attard

August 2, 1939 – August 24, 2026

Victoria A. Attard, 87, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by family at a nursing facility in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Born on August 2, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, Victoria—known to most as Vicky—lived a life defined by family, love, and the countless relationships she built throughout her 87 years.

Vicky raised seven biological children and helped raise two stepchildren, three foster children, and countless friends who came for dinner and somehow ended up staying for a couple of years. Her home and her heart always seemed to have room for one more.

She spent her child-raising years on Long Island before returning to school and earning her degree in education. She later moved to Arizona to live near her brother, Arthur Attard, before eventually settling in Florida to be closer to several of her children.

Vicky endured the loss of two husbands, John G. Ottinger in 1965 and Rosario J. Lupis in 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Martta; a brother, Emile Makkay; and her sister, Carol Kelly.

Vicky is survived by her heartbroken children: James Lupis, Kathy Sullivan, John Ottinger-Lupis, Denise Bennett, Lisa Choinski, Rosario P. Lupis, Victor J. Lupis, David P. Lupis, and Eric J. Lupis; their respective spouses and partners; her brother, Arthur Attard; and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with the many friends who became family over the years.

Mom loved big, lived life to the fullest, and cherished her roles as a mother, teacher, mentor, and “best friend” to countless people fortunate enough to know her.

She was a lifelong angler who could out-fish any cranky old fisherman who thought he knew how to do it better. Vicky also loved to sew and was a voracious reader, diving into everything from classic literature and history to a good mystery.

She leaves behind a very large family, but her family extended far beyond blood. Vicky had a remarkable ability to welcome people into her life, make them feel at home, and, more often than not, feed them while she was at it. She was never afraid to sternly correct someone who crossed the line, yet she could just as quickly embrace that same person in their time of need.

Mom will be terribly missed. We take comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering and is now in the arms of God. Her love, humor, strength, and generous spirit will live on in the many lives she touched.

A Celebration of Life honoring Vicky will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Sand Pebble Pointe Clubhouse, 4740 Bay Blvd., Port Richey, FL 34668. Family and friends are invited to join us in celebrating Vicky, sharing memories, telling stories, and remembering a life that touched so many.

Those wishing to send flowers may contact Anastasia’s Blooms in Port Richey at (727) 645-5940. Anastasia is a local, trusted florist and has graciously offered to assist with floral arrangements and coordinate their delivery to the Celebration of Life.