Victor L. Machunski Sr. 82, of So. Yarmouth formerly of Needham died on Tuesday February 15th at the Eagle Pond Rehab and Living Center in South Dennis. Born in Needham Mr. Machunski grew up in Needham graduating from Needham High School in 1940. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, a recipient of the Bronze Star, he served on the U.S.S. Wantuck, the first ship to enter Japan upon Japans surrender. After his discharge in 1945 Mr. Machunski went to work for Stow Woodward in Newton until 1947 where he sustained a major work related injury resulting in a double arm amputation. After a lengthy recovery he went on to graduate from Boston University receiving his insurance and real estate license. He founded The Victor L. Machunski Insurance Agency in Needham where he sold insurance for over thirty years before his retirement in 1980. Mr. Machunski lived in Needham for 60 years before moving to South Yarmouth in 1982. He was a former member of the Needham Knights of Columbus and a member of the Tin Can Sailors Inc. Victor was the beloved husband of Janet (Fleming) Kelly and the late Dorothy (Halfrey) Machunski. Loving father of Victor L. Machunski Jr. of Needham and Ronald A. Machunski of Walpole. Step-father of Robert E. Kelly Jr. of Needham and Kathleen J. Kelly of Boston.Brother of the late Ann Hriniak, Sophie Lane and Paul Machunski. Dear grandfather of Joshua, Matthew, Scott, Jeffrey and Brian Machunski. Funeral From the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Saturday Feb. 19th at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church Newton Upper Falls at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery in Needham. Memorials in Victor’s memory are being made to provide care for people with amputations C/O The Barr Foundation 136 Northeast Olive Way, Boca Raton FL 33432.