Arthur “Bud” Valliere
Arthur “Bud” Dion Valliere, age 87, passed away after an incredible fight against lung cancer on Friday July 23, 2021. Bud was born in Lansing, MI to Lucille, nee Moss and Edward Valliere. When he was 11 they moved to a neighborhood called Garden Homes on the south side of Chicago where he met his future wife, Carmen, as kids. Bud graduated from Fenger High School in 1952 and immediately enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After finishing his service he got engaged to Carmen and they wed on May 23, 1959. They had two children, Todd and Suzanne. Bud worked as a union carpenter his whole life in Chicagoland and spent the majority of his career with Pepper Construction. His son Todd wed Maureen, nee Ridge and gave him two wonderful grandchildren, Adam and Abby, whom he loved dearly. Bud is preceded in death by his wife Carmen, nee Katzmann, his parents, his brother Edward and his sister Nancy Mitchell. He is survived by his children, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and aunts. Bud was a devoted father and loving grandfather, a man of strong faith, hardworking, down to earth and fun. His passions were his family, his trade, his garden and yard, his complete love of music, cars, road trips, Bears and Blackhawks. He would talk to anyone and made friends wherever we went. He made everyone laugh and left an impression on anyone who met him. He will be so dearly missed. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Friday July 30th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove. Prayers 12:15 p.m. Saturday July 31st from the funeral home to Christ the Servant Church for Mass at 1 p.m. Interment private. Funeral info 630-964-6500. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Arthur Valliere to support lung cancer research at the University of Chicago Medicine. Checks may be made payable to the “University of Chicago” and sent to the following address: University of Chicago Gift Administration and Business Data, Arthur Valliere Memorial, 5235 S. Harper Court, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60615. Or, you can donate online at: giving.uchicago.edu/arthur-valliere.
My uncle was amazing. He’s finally home with his beautiful wife and family, adding the same excitement and fun in heaven as he gave us on earth. We will miss you but look forward to seeing you again with God. Love you forever 💓
Thanks Jackie! – You said it perfect he added excitement and fun to each of our lives And that will be cherished and Absorbed in our hearts forever
Dear Suzanne, Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your father. I remember he was a good dancer.
So sorry time has robbed us of our loved ones and alot of the good times are memories.
Take care of yourself .
Sincerely, your friends Nancy and Kenny Liggett
Hi sounds like he was a wonderful man and so loved by his family. May he Rest In Peace
May your family take comfort in happy memories! Peace and prayers.
Thanks Patty / your continued listening ear and open heart meant much during this sorrowful time.
Bud was the most fun and outgoing cousin I had. Although I did not know him well, when we did meet at the Valliere family reunions at Twin Lakes FOP… he was always the center of attention. A true magnet of a person. Everyone enjoyed his company. He will be missed by all that were close to him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Arthur Joe Valliere (Paul’s son)
As a member of the very large Valliere extended family I got to know Bud best by attending the many bi-annual family reunions as well my visits to Muskegon. He was a typical Valliere, fun-loving, generous and kind with that trade mark sense of humor. I am so grateful for the opportunity to get to know him. May God bless him and may we all cherish the memories.
I will always cherish spending Sunday’s watching OLOP Football and then Friday nights watching DGS Football with the Vallerie family. It was such a joy getting to know both Grandma and Grandpa. As we say good bye others are cheering his arrival! God bless.
Mary – good times good times .. memories stored In Our hearts forever. So glad we shared together
dear suzanne, todd and family, my heartfelt sympathy to all as you work thru grief, joy, as you lay bud to rest. can’t be present physically but my spirits join you today in prayers that god will; comfort and strengthen
you with the graces you need to move forward.
Bud . Peace, much love, Padre ray
Uncle Ray – we felt your presence &
That was a blessing to each of us. Memories held dear & will always bring a smile
We Thank you.