Laurence Veleta, Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 59 years of the late Lillian (nee Lukac); loving father of Valerie (Richard) Budziak and Lisa Veleta, cherished grandfather of Ryan, Michael (fiancé Bridget), Bradley and Brittany; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 a.m. at Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd. Interment Mt. Vernon Memorial Estates. Visitation Sunday 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. (773) 767-4730 or www.rjmodellfh.com