With great sadness, we announce the passing of Henry J. Lalumia, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle who left this world November 20, 2018 to be rejoined with his beloved Angie. Henry was born November 23, 1928 to Joseph and Rose Lalumia in Independence, Louisiana. Henry is preceded in death by parents Joseph and Rose, his wife Angeline, brothers Frank I, Salvatore, and Frank II, sisters Mamie, Josephine, Jennie, Frances, Mary, and Lena.
Henry is survived by his sister Rose Barraco (Joe), son Andrew (Shilia), daughters Rosanne and Debra (Trey), grandchildren Angela, Sara Rose (Grant), Josh, Nick (Veronica), Matthew (Alecia), Lauren (Jayson), Sam, and Meagan (Richard), great grandchildren Jonathan, Anthony, Luke, Skylar, Addy, Greyson, Daisy, Levi and Stevie Rose.
Before moving to Chicago at the age of 14, Henry, along with his brothers and sisters helped on the family’s farm. After a short time in Chicago, Henry moved to Dallas and began what was to be a lifelong career in the grocery business. At the age of 26, Henry entered the US Army, and after training shipped out to Korea where he put his management skills to work running the Officer’s Club. Upon his return home, Henry fell in love with Angeline Terranella and they married June 16, 1957 in Dallas. Henry owned and operated Joe’s Groceries on Caldwell Street during which time daughters Rosanne and Debra were born. Son Andrew soon followed. In 1975 Henry and his brother Sal opened L&L Grocery in Kaufman, Texas which they operated, along with L&L Laundromat. After retiring from the grocery business, Henry put his people skills to use as a security officer at the Boy Scout Museum in Irving Texas where he greatly enjoyed the interaction with the museum’s visitors.
Henry was a lifetime 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 799. Upon leaving the Boy Scout Museum, Henry filled his time fishing and visiting with his nephews. Henry also enjoyed spending endless hours with his grandchildren and great grandchildren of whom he was always quick to praise and brag about.
Pallbearers: Nicolas Llewellyn, Mathew Lalumia, Josh Lalumia, Sam Llewellyn, Anthony Lankford, Jonathan Hogland
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