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Lawrence Valeriano Obituary
He was married to Patricia A. (Filippini) Valeriano. Lawrence and Patricia were married for 48 years.
Born in Millmont, he was a son of the late Guido and Antoinette (Medaglia) Valeriano.
He was a former mushroom grower. Lawrence and his brother, Paul J. Valeriano Sr., operated the Evergreen Mushroom Co., in Ruscombmanor Township for many years. He then operated a mushroom company in Temple for many years.
He was president of Dew Fresh Mushroom Canning Co. in Muhlenberg Township during the 1970s. He also was the sole proprietor of Temple Auto Sales.
He was a member of the St. Marco Society in Temple.
He served in the Navy during the late 1940s and then in the Army during the Korean War.
He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Hyde Park.
For many years, he was a stock car driver at the Reading Fairgrounds and other regional tracks. In 1956, he was second in points at the Reading Fairgrounds.
He is also survived by a son, Lawrence Valeriano Jr., husband of Sondra Valeriano, Muhlenberg Township; and two daughters, Desiree, wife of Samuel Padovani, and Antoinette Valeriano, both of Exeter Township.
Other survivors include a brother, Paul J. Valeriano Sr., Temple; and a sister, Mildred, wife of Ronald Haas, Temple.
There are also four grandchildren: Samuel and Erin Padovani and Sophia and Gianni Valeriano.
Services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Guardian Angels School, 3125 Kutztown Road, Reading, PA 19605, or the charity of your choice. The Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple, is in charge of arrangements. Please visit the guest book at www.milkinsfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Valeriano
John Orlando
March 8, 2009
Memories return that bring a smile and saddness to note as our family transitions.
Cousin John Orlando
(Aunt Kitty and Uncle Tony)
Brian J Perrotto Sr
March 2, 2009
My family and I are truly sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences go out to your family. Take care and God bless...
Holly Kissinger
March 2, 2009
Dear family,
Sorry for the loss of your husband/father/grandfather. He was a great neighbor and will be greatly missed.
Terri Sonon
March 1, 2009
My thoughts are with the entire family. God Bless.
Todd and Jenn Wentzel
February 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
John Thomas Cinfici
February 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike & Linda Filippini and sons.
February 27, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to my sister Pat and her whole family. I know he loved his family above all else. Larry was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. Me and my family will never forget him and all that he did for us through the years.
Brother Warren Perrotto, MSC
February 27, 2009
Please accept my sincere sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and may God bless.
Cousin,
Beverly (keller) Frey
February 26, 2009
My deepest sympathies. May your days gone fill with his memories.He was a great driver. I miss those days of being the president of his fan club. My prayers are with you all.
Linda (Kloer) Rahn
February 26, 2009
My sympathy goes out to you, his family. The highlight of my summer vacations as a kid, was watching Larry Valeriano in the red and white #171, race at the Reading Fairgrounds each Friday night. He was a great man, and will surely be missed. Thanks for those memories.
Paul Mc Ewen
February 26, 2009
Toni & I want to express our deepest sympathy to you & your family. Larry was a great person whom I felt honored to have known.
Nancy Medaglia-Bossler
February 26, 2009
To Pat and family,I am heartbroken to hear that my cousin and my GODFATHER has passed. Uncle LA was a wonderful and strong man who Had a great life. Keep the joyful memories in your thoughts. My prays are with you all Love,cousin Nancy Medaglia-Bossler Laureldale
Stephanie and Bill Arentz
February 26, 2009
Dear Des and Family,
You and your family are in our prayers. He was so lucky to have a good life and a wonderful family who loved him. He will always be with you.
George Losoncy
February 26, 2009
Thanks for the memories. Larry thrilled us week after week at the Reading Fairgrounds. He probably could have gone nationally but decided to stay locally. He took his champion spirit into the business world and added greatly to our local economy. My condolences go out to your family.
Ted and Jeanne Wysocki
February 26, 2009
Pat,Desiree,Larry Jr. and Toni, Sorry for the loss of your husband and dad. Keep all the memories close to your heart and that will help ease the pain you are feeling and get you thru this most difficult time. Our sincere sympathy to your whole family. Ted and Jeanne Wysocki and family
NIECE GINNY (VALERIANO) HOFFMASTER
February 26, 2009
THE LOSS OF UNCLE LA WILL BE HARD TO ACCEPT. BUT WE HAVE TO BELIEVE HE CHOSE WHICH SIDE OF THE ROAD TO GO TOO. HE WILL ALWAYS BE BY YOUR SIDE. NOW HE IS WITH OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, SAME AS HE WAS WITH YOU. REMEMBER ALL THOSE FOND MEMORIES. I CAN STILL HEAR HIM SAY I SAW YOU ON TV, AND WE WERE SHOCKED THAT HE KNEW IT. HE KNEW MORE THEN WE COULD EVER IMAGINE. HE WAS LOVED BY ALL AND WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
KEEP THE FAITH
MY HEART AND LOVE GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU
Laura Arana
February 26, 2009
Dear Des,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
christine spadafora
February 26, 2009
Sorry to hear the passing of your loved one. My heart reaches out to you and you family at this time. I know how difficult it is to lose someone. I lost my mom on November 13, 2008 from the debilitating disease of Alzheimer's. May your family and friends surround you with all the love and support you need at this time.
Spadafora Family
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