By Scott Etkin
Victor, who was quick to share a joke or greeting with passersby outside of the McDonald’s on Broadway between West 104th and 105th streets, died on Monday.
He was 63 years old, according to Cinco, Victor’s friend, who set up a memorial for him outside the McDonald’s. The memorial is dedicated to “Green Eyes,” Victor’s nickname.
“I just have the utmost respect for him,” Cinco told the Rag. “I said, you know, ‘I might as well do the memorial for him, because nobody else was here to do it.’”
Cinco confirmed that Victor was homeless and spent much of his time outside of the McDonald’s, where he often initiated friendly interactions.
“He helped people, and, you know, he told jokes,” said Cinco. “He made people laugh. Even when you was down, he’ll put you in that space where