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E E E Ob i t ua ry E E E Angelo Antonio Verdino, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away surrounded by family on June 18, 2014. A longtime Missouri City resident, and a member of the “greatest generation,” Angie was one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was born 5-25-25, a date he always enjoyed giving, in Brooklyn, New York. Although he was a child of the depression, Angie was always optimistic throughout his life. He was FBI – Full Blooded Italian – a label he loved wearing. The middle of eleven children, he was the son of Francesco “Frank” Verdino and Antoinette Biscardi Verdino. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jameson Verdino. Married in December 1990, they enjoyed traveling the world together and loving life. Predeceased by his wife Gloria in 1988, Angie leaves daughters, Paula Krieger and husband Russ, Perri VerdinoGates and husband Michael, and stepson, Clifton Jameson Jones. Grandpa Angelo adored his grandchildren, Kelly Bell Landgraf, Steve Bell and wife Misty, Lauren and Gillian Gates; and great-grandchildren Mathew and Jackson Landgraf, and James and Ashlyn Bell. He is also survived by sisters, Katie Deluca, Vera Menna and Gloria Verdino; brother, Danny Verdino, as well as many nieces and nephews. His family circle was wide and includes so many others. He had many friends, and he treasured all of them – particularly members of the Exchange Club of Quail Valley and “the usual suspects” who are invited to serve as
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honorary pallbearers. Angelo served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 – 45, and saw action both in the Mediterranean and the Pacific theaters. Enlisting at age 17, he became an ‘ace’ radio operator and joined the Admiral’s Staff for the latter part of the war. He was honorably discharged in December of 1945. His life was full of interesting work, and even more interesting play and travel. “He got to Texas as fast as he could.” Angie was a golfer and claimed to personally know every angle and green on the Quail Valley golf courses. His first and only ‘hole-in-one’
happened on his 82nd birthday. He was a member of the Quail Valley Men’s Golf Association from its inception, and served many years as a director of the Quail Valley Utility District. He was a member of the Exchange Club of Quail Valley, and the First Presbyterian Church of Sugar Land. His cup of life “runneth over” and he left no regrets on this earth. Visitation will be on June 24th, 5-8 pm at First Presbyterian Church Sugar Land, 502 Eldridge, Sugar Land, Texas. A celebration of his wonderful life will be held June 25th at noon at the First Presbyterian Church of Sugar Land with pastor and friend Dr. Fred Seay officiating. Angelo will be buried next to Gloria, the mother of his children. Burial with military honors will be at Woodlawn Garden of Memories, I-10 at Antoine, at 10 am preceding the celebration service. Immediately following the service, friends are invited to enjoy a reception-luncheon at the church fellowship hall and share pictures, mementos, and stories. The family requests memorial gifts be made to First Presbyterian Church, Sugar Land, 502 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, or the Exchange Club of Quail Valley, c/o P.O. Box 1205, Missouri City, Texas 77459. The family is most grateful to the many kind caregivers, who helped him through the last two years of his life – most particularly Brenda Thibeaux; also Frances, Altus Hospice, Hospice Plus and the staff at Autumn Leaves Memory Care Home Riverstone.
BAPTIST CHURCH
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH • 281-403-4994
SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 281-499-2310
2223 FM1092 • Missouri City, TX 77459 Dr. Charles Murphy, Pastor Sunday Bible Study 9:30am - 6:00pm Sunday Worship 10:45am - 7:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Bible Study / AWANA "A Place To Call Home" - www.hbctx.org
4200 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, 77459 Missions & Muffins: 9:00 am Worship Service: 10:00 am www.southminpres.org
METHODIST CHURCH
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-980-6888
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SUGAR LAND • 281-240-3195 502 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Sunday Worship 8:30am • 11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages 9:30am Pastor's Bible Study Tuesday 7:00 pm
3300 Austin Parkway • Sugar Land, TX 77479 Sunday Worship: 8:15am - 9:45am - 11:05am the hub - 11:00am LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School for all ages - 9:45am NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) • 281-499-7611 www.cumcsl.org
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 281-499-3502 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, TX 77459 Traditional Worship: 8:00am and 10:30am Contemporary Worship: 9:15am Sunday School all ages: 9:15am and 10:30am www.fumcmc.org
SUGAR LAND METHODIST CHURCH • 281-491-6041 431 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Worship @ 9:00am and 11:15am Bible Study, all ages, @ 10:10am www.sugarlandmethodist.org CHURCH OF CHRIST
MURPHY RD. CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-261-5216 2025 FM 1092 • Missouri City Sunday Worship: 9:30am - 5:00pm Bible Classes: Sunday 10:45am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm www.murphyroadchurch.org
1424 FM 1092 Rd., Missouri City, 77459 Worship w/Holy Communion: 8:00 & 10:30 am Education hour for all ages: 9:15am www.newhopelc.org
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS 281-242-7729
4th of July Celebration Activities Stafford’s 39th Annual July 4 Celebration begins with parade July 3 Parade Marshal. Former SMSD students who Each year the City of wish to show their appreciation Stafford celebrates our Nation’s are welcome to ride in the hay independence with not just one wagon behind him (please day of commemoration, but arrive by 6:15). After the parade, two. On Thursday, July 3rd the festivities will continue at parade will start at 7:00pm at the Festival Field with free carnival HCC parking lot and conclude rides, delicious food and drinks, at the Stafford Centre. Mr. Jack game booths and hay rides for Jebbia is the 2014 Guest of Honor the family, and live music from By Karen Daniels
Beggars Union and Avizo Band, helping you dance the night away, until 11:30pm. On Friday, July 4th the Freedom Rings concert featuring the Fort Bend Symphony will begin at 6:45pm. at the Stafford Centre. Fireworks will follow at 9:00pm. The City of Stafford invites the entire community to attend this two-day celebration.
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Sugar's Land July 4 Star Spangled Spectacular to be held at Constellation Field Fort Bend County’s largest Independence Day fireworks and family entertainment show is Sugar Land's Star Spangled Spectacular is set for July 4, from 7-10 p.m. The festivities will culminate with a 15-minute patriotic display that will light the sky over Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive. Fort Bend Salutes America, a group of regional musicians, will perform patriotic music for the capacity crowd just prior to the start of a pyrotechnic display rivaling any in the region. It’s a show described as constant action -- radiant color combinations, amazing
effects such as crossette, twitter glittering, rings and colorchanging chrysanthemums will be mixed in to illuminate the skies in Sugar Land. The grand finale is intended to be the ultimate crowd pleaser and the most exhilarating part of the display. The sky will erupt with multi-color peonies and thunderous salutes expected to leave the audience wanting more. Live It Up Productions will also perform during the Star Spangled Spectacular. Other entertainment will include fun-filled family games and interactive inflatables. Shriners Hospital will provide face painting and balloon art, Pinots
Palette will host a painting lesson/ class and the Indo American Forum will give away free bottled water. The Star Spangled Spectacular at Constellation Field is free, but tickets are required to enter the venue due to fire code requirements. Concession stands at the stadium will offer an assortment of food and beverages for purchase. Outside food/beverages will not be allowed. Parking is limited at the stadium, so residents are encouraged to take advantage of a free shuttle from Kempner High School, 14777 Voss Road, from 6-11 p.m.
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Missouri City to host Annual 4th of July celebration From 6-9 p.m. on Friday, July 4, Missouri City invites citizens to flock to Buffalo Run Park for an exciting day of family friendly activities, patriotic games, delicious food and the always popular firework show. The annual Fourth of July Celebration and firework show will once again take place at Buffalo Run Park, 1122 Buffalo Run Blvd. This year’s celebration will include moonwalks, rides, a rock wall, mechanical bulls, a trackless train and human hamster balls. Food such as shaved ice, barbecue, funnel cakes, tamales and crepes will be available for purchase via cash only. The evening will end with a fireworks show at approximately 9:15 p.m.; parking and stadium seating will be available at Thurgood
Marshall High School. For more information about Missouri City events, please watch the City website: www. missouricitytx.gov, like us on
Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter—@ MissouriCityTX, and watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast).
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Come out and celebrate July 4th at Buffalo Run Park.
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Fulshear Freedom Fest set for July 4 featuring The Original Triumphs The Fulshear Freedom Fest, hosted by the City of Fulshear and the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Friday, July 4, 6 PM – 9 PM in Downtown Fulshear. Music, parade, children’s activities, fireworks, shopping, and food, this event has it all! The Triumphs (www. orignialtriumphs.com) will take the stage at 6 PM. The parade will begin promptly at 7 PM, from the Bob
Lutts Library on Fifth Street, moving south along FM 359 to First Street. Parade entries will be accepted through July 3rd. There will be plenty of fun and activities for the whole family; including bounce houses, rock climbing wall, dunk tank, face painting and balloon artists. The kid’s area will benefit Our Military Kids and we ask for a $5 donation for admission, capping at $20 per family. Although the event begins at 6
PM, road closures will begin at 12 PM to prepare for the event and set the stage. FM 359 will be closed to all traffic between Front Street and Second Street between 12 PM, Friday, July 4, 2014 and 1 AM on Saturday, July 5, 2014. North bound traffic traveling More information, including parade and booth registrations, can be found at www. fulsheartexas.gov or www. fulshearareachamber.com.
800 Brooks St., Sugar Land Sunday: 8:00 am Traditional Worship 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Contemporary Worship (Nursery Available) 4:00 pm Spirit of Life Worship NON DENOMINATIONAL
BRIGHTON CHURCH • 281-988-7755 11925 SW Frwy 59 • Stafford (Between W. Airport and Murphy Rd.) Sunday Worship: 10:30am www.brightonhouston.org • Refreshing & Relevant
SUGAR LAND CHURCH OF CHRIST • 281-561-0881
FREEDOM CHURCH • 281-240-1055
15590 Voss Road • Sugar Land • www.slcoc.org Sunday Worship Services: 7:00am • 10am • 5pm Bible Study (all ages): Sun. 9am & Wed. 7pm Tuesday Seniors' Bible Study: 10am
121 Wood ST. • Sugar Land, TX 77498 Sunday Worship: 11:00am www.facebook.com/freedomchurchintl Pastor - Bryan Eggenbeger
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