 1932 - 2013 (80 years)
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| Name |
Lawrence Rickert HEFFERNAN [1] |
| Born |
4 Sep 1932 |
Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA  [2, 3] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Name |
Larry Heffernan |
| Died |
11 Apr 2013 |
, Harris, Texas, USA |
 Obituary |
14 Apr 2013 |
Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA |
| Galveston Daily News |
Lawrence (Larry) Rickert Heffernan passed away April 11, 2013, at the age of 80, surrounded by his adoring family. Larry was born September 4, 1932, in Galveston, Texas, the fourth son of Flo and Jimmy Heffernan. In 1955, Larry met the love of life, Marie Cleveland, while she was a student at Saint Mary's School of Nursing. They were married November 24, 1956, at St. Mary's Basilica in Galveston with Bishop Vincent Harris officiating. They spent 58 wonderful years together and were blessed with 5 loving children. During this time, they experienced many adventures, including trips to San Diego, Las Vegas, Hawaii and Ireland. Their union was a love affair to remember.
Larry enjoyed horse racing and sports of all kinds. He was an avid golfer, participating in many charity tournaments. As a graduate of Kirwin High School, he excelled in football and basketball, receiving state honors in both. Larry was extremely proud of his family, his faith, and his heritage. He proudly served his country as a corporal in the United States Army and was a member of Special OPS. Larry was the business manager of Global and Company Real Estate Services for 30 years.
Visitation will be held at Klein Funeral Home, 1400 W. Main, Tomball, TX, Monday, April 15, beginning at 5 pm, with a rosary following at 7 pm. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 10 am at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1111 South Cherry, Tomball TX 77375-6675.
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| Buried |
16 Apr 2013 |
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA |
Address:
Houston National Cemetery
Harris County
Harris County, Texas |
| Person ID |
I1519 |
An Armstrong & A Heffernan |
| Last Modified |
3 Aug 2014 |
| Father |
James Forrey HEFFERNAN, b. 7 Mar 1905, Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA , d. 21 May 1967, Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA (Age 62 years) |
| Mother |
Florence Louise RICKERT, b. 18 May 1907, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA , d. 21 Sep 1986, Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA (Age 79 years) |
| Married |
11 Nov 1925 |
Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA [4, 5] |
| Family ID |
F690 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Notes |
- St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Lawrence Rickert Heffernan
b. 4 Sep 1932 in Galveston,Tx.
bap. 2 Oct 1932
Parents: James Heffernan and Florence Rickert
Sponsors: Grenville Rickert and Irene Rickert
Married Opal Marie cleveland 24 Nov 1956 in St. Mary's Cathedral, Gal.Tex.
Source pg. 1 no. 5
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| Sources |
- [S1108] Birth Certificate, Heffernan, Lawrence Rickert #69665.
The handwriting is strange and looks like it says Lawrence Rickery Heffernan.
- [S346] Heffernan, John J.
- [S1108] Birth Certificate, Heffernan, Lawrence Rickert #69665.
Sept 4th 1932, Galveston, Galveston, Texas
- [S346] Heffernan, John J, James Forrey Heffernan.
to Florence Louise Rickert
- [S275] Death Certificate, Heffernan, James Forrey #30576.
Mrs. Florence Heffernan (Widow)
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