Peter La Valle

PETER "PETE" JOSEPH LA VALLE, 78, of Bayou Vista, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2005 at his residence. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a. m. Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal (St. Mary's Catholic Church) on the corner of Third Avenue North and Eighth Street in Texas City. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2005 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, Texas. Mr. La Valle was born November 24, 1927 in New York. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 28 years, Sidney La Valle: his children, Stacey Marshall, Reagan Marshall and wife, Mary, Elizabeth Duhon, Jennifer Hanin and husband, Adam, Paul La Valle, Peter La Valle and wife Lois; four grandchildren; his sister, Phylis Hiller; brother-in-law, Jim Shumberg; sister-in-law, Judy Shumberg; numerous nieces and nephews. Pete leaves behind his fun "poker buddies". Special thanks to Hugh Landrum, Pete's friend of over 50 years. The family wished to extend a special thanks to all at St. Lukes Hospital, his doctors and friend Greg Poulin, you all served Pete well. Donations can be made to Amed Community Hospice 8901 E.F. Lowry Expressway Suite B, Texas City, Texas 77591.