Tucson, Arizona
Lawrence H. Colligan 11/13/1922 - 12/21/2011 Larry was born in White Plains, NY to Edna and Leo Colligan. In 1939, at age 16, Larry enlisted in the U.S. Army and rose to the rank of Captain having served in the Pacific and European theatres, in the Infantry and Intelligence units. A World War II...
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we have truely loss a great man with the passing of mr. c. he was a one of kind!!!! thanks to the colligan family for all the great times at hidden valley inn!!!!! coming from northern michigan in 1980 and work at a great family resturant like hvi.was a good life learning time for me!!! may god bless diane bruce and lanaeh for this loss!!! you will be missed by all who loved you mr, c rest in peace!!!!!
william thompson
February 07, 2012 | Tucson, AZ
you will be missed Mr. C
February 07, 2012
Dear Diane,Bruce and LaNaeh, I am sorry to hear of your lost of Larry Sr. Thanks to the age of computers, I have been able to finally catch up with your family after all these years. I am the daughter of Betty, Aunt Vera's sister in N.H. Your brother Larry and I were close in age and did have fun together when we were younger. After you moved to Hawaii I lost contact with my cousin. I always wanted to catch up with this side of the family but I guess we were all busy with our life and...
Linda Eddy Schleelein
February 07, 2012 | Lake Worth, FL
Larry was a true gentleman, first class in everything that he did or said. Larry CARED about his family, his friends and his employee's. We are all blessed that we have had such a fine person to grace our lives. My deepest sympathies to Diane, Bruce and LaNaeh
Katherine Hadley
February 07, 2012 | Show Low, AZ
When I graduated from high school in 1970 and began my job search, my very first interview was with Mr. Colligan ("Mr. C"), who hired me on the spot. I spent the next 29 years with him; first at New York Life, then with the Taco Bells and the infamous Tucson Landmark, Hidden Valley Inn. During those 29 years, Mr. C. became such a father figure to me. He was part of my family, and me his. I feel honored to have been part of his life for not only the 29 years I worked for him, but the the...
Laurel Reeve
February 06, 2012 | Tucson, AZ
Diane,
It's me Priscilla Queen of the Desert(fpo). I'm really sorry for your loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your family.
Priscilla Gonzales(Duarte)
February 06, 2012 | Tucson, AZ
My family moved to Tucson in 1967. I remember the Hidden Valley Inn and how great it was. Larry was a consumate host and restaurateur. I realize how much I miss Tucson when someone I remember passes into the heavens. God Bless. Duane.
duane gibson
February 06, 2012 | Lakeside, AZ
My Deepest Sympathies to the family. (Vera's sister)
Betty (Mansfield) Wheet
February 05, 2012 | Rumney, NH
I loved the many years we worked together. What a classy guy. God bless you and yours. Hugs, Anita Leist
Anita Leist
February 05, 2012 | Tucson, AZ