A Mass of a Christian Burial for Larry James Valigura, 80, of Caldwell, was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Melvin Dornak officiating over Mass with assistance from Deacon John Young.
Burial followed at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home. Rosary was recited at 6 p.m. under the leadership of Father Jesse Paul Martinez.
Mr. Valigura died on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at his home.
Larry Valigura was born on Feb. 28, 1940, in Burleson County, to Paul Valigura Jr. and Alma (Boehme) Valigura.
Larry was a graduate of Caldwell High School and went to Texas A&M College.
He was married to the love of his life, Janet Hovorak, on June 17, 1961, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caldwell.
After graduating from Texas A&M in 1962, he went to work for Pan American Oil Company as an accountant.
Larry later moved back to Caldwell and managed the Keller Chair and Ladder Company until he became the Director of Finance for the Texas A&M University System. Larry later moved to the position of Assistant Director of Facilities Administration for Texas A&M University System until his retirement in 2000.
Larry was one of the founding members of Knights of Columbus Council #6366 in Caldwell and was very active in this organization.
Larry enjoyed woodworking in his shop, beating everyone in 42, and spending his retirement being with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Valigura Jr. and Alma (Boehme) Valigura.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janet Lois Valigura; his daughters, Sharon Kovar and husband, David, and Donna Muzny and husband, Edward; and his grandchildren, Hannah Kovar, Hayden Kovar, Travis Muzny and wife, Sara Beth, and Taylor Muzny.
Pallbearers were Pat Morgan, Gene Wisniewski, Vance McManus, Hubert Polansky, John Kucera, and Larry See.
Honorary pallbearers were Sam Perry, Bill Briggs, Bill Orsak and Andy Sandoval.
Arrangements by Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell.
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