Lawrence F. Valintas

March 29, 1932 - February 9, 2021

In East Haven February 9, 2021 Lawrence F. Valintas 88, of East Haven, formerly of Hamden. Husband of 57 years to the late Mary-Nell Shukis Valintas Loving father of Lawrence F. Valintas, Jr. (Sarah), William T. Valintas (Eileen), Karen Doonan all of Wallingford and Mary-Nell Burgh (David) of East Haven. Also survived by his cherished grandchildren Tara, Lyndsey, Kristina, Billy, Kelly, Meghan, Gregory, 7 great grandchildren and a brother in law Joseph Shukis, Jr. of North Haven. Predeceased by brothers Raymond, Charles and Dominic. Mr. Valintas was born in New Haven March 29, 1932 son of the late Raymond and Pauline Styra Valintas. Prior to his retirement he was a self employed carpenter/contractor. He proudly served his Country with the U.S. Marine Corps. Lawrence was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 24 and the St. Casimir's Men's Club. He loved cooking for family and friends for Sunday dinner, the NY Giants, Yankee's and UCONN Women's Basketball. His funeral will leave Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Masks will be required. To leave an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com