Victoria A. Brue

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Victoria Ann Brue (Locash) on August 30, 2024 in Syracuse NY. Victoria A. Brue (Locash) was born on March 29, 1954 in Utica, NY to Evelyn and Joseph LoCash.

She is survived by children, Joanna Dziadyk, Michael Brue Jr., Michele Joly, Matthew Brue and Danielle DeCoursey; grandchildren, Tim, Christopher, Johnny, Jules, Jaden, Jemma, Alison, John, and Emilee; and sisters, Joanna Keeler (Locash) and Suzanna Locash.

 Vickie was preceded in death by her husband, Michael J. Brue; granddaughter, Summer Rioux; sister, Christina Amato; and parent, Evelyn and Joseph Locash. 

Vickie was an exceptional person, by far one of a kind. She was called mom by many and a warrior by all. There is something missing on this earth without her. To know Vickie was to love her. If you were her close friend, then you were considered her family; Whether it was being a mother figure to her coworkers, or hosting holiday parties for those that didn't have family to spend it with. If you were in with Vickie you knew you were never alone.

Vickie loved many things in life but everyone would agree that her dogs would be near the top of that list. If you have ever been to the Brue house you know there was never a shortage of furry four legged friends to greet you. It’s also known that Vickie kept her house impeccably clean! Without the barking and wagging tails you would never know they had all those pups!

Vickie loved her husband beyond words. She was the kind of wife that everyone hopes for. The love they shared was beyond special. It was the kind of love that only comes once in a lifetime. A true love story…

Other things that Vickie loved throughout her life were sunbathing, watching court TV, shoes, wine, dancing and enchanted nights out with her husband. Above all, Vickie was a mother. All of her children held their own special place in her heart. Many would say the happiest times of her life were those spent with her kids and then her grandkids. 

She was also naturally funny. She easily made people laugh without really trying. People would often tell her she lost her calling, because she would have been an amazing stand-up comedian. She was clever and intuitive in her jokes but never hurtful. She had a vibrant personality and was always entertaining to be around. She was a “riot.” (A word she used often to describe something funny.) 

And let us not forget that you could always count on her to speak her mind! Vickie was brutally honest, a trait that defined who she was and part of what made her such a good and special friend.

Vickie had been fighting cancer for over 15 years. As independent as she was, she was still armed with a vast and loving support system. Even after the passing of her husband in 2010, she was never alone. Her daughter Joanna and her grandson Tim have stayed with her ever since. Joanna and Tim were there till the end. All that love her are forever grateful to them for everything they have done. 

Although the light that shined for Vickie inside us all is a little dimmer today… let's never let it burn out. Fight to keep her memories alive. Remember her and in her honor, fight a little harder for the things you believe in, love a little tougher for those who are worth it, laugh a little louder no matter who's listening and be unapologetically YOU! Because that was Her, and we could all stand to be a little more like Vickie. She was the strongest woman most people will say they ever met, may her strength live on in all of us.

Vickie did not want a traditional funeral. If you would like to join the family in celebrating Vickie's life, there will be a get together held at her home on September 7th, 2024. Festivities will begin at 3pm. If you would like to bring food to contribute or send flowers please call one of the immediate family members to inform them of what you will be bringing, although not necessary. All you need to bring is yourself and a story to share. For those of you who want to make a donation in her honor, Vickie would have loved for you to do so to your local animal shelter. 

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