Victoria (Mysliwy) Kochanek of Needham died on Thursday March 16, 2006 at the Mary Ann Morse Nursing Home in Natick at the age of 97. Born in Ludlow Victoria had been a resident of Needham since 1953. For many years Victoria worked in the electronic industry. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter E. Sr. who died in 1972. Loving mother of Walter E. Kochanek of Needham. Sister of Nellie Gembreska of Toledo, OH. Dear grandmother of Suzanne Valcovic , Karen L. Barrett both of Franklin and John M. Kochanek of Needham. Victoria is also survived by her great grandchildren; Melissa, Nicholas, Andrew and Victoria. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church 1360 Highland Ave Needham on Monday March 20th at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flower memorials in Victoria’s memory may be made to American Heart Assoc. 20 Speen St. Framingham MA 01701. Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home in Needham.