He was born on January 19, 1925 to Michael Angelo and Mary Pavignano Cha in the coal camp of Mutual, Utah. He spent his childhood exploring the surrounding mountains and helping out in the Mutual Store.
On June 21, 1950, Laurence married his sweetheart Vera Matthews, in Price, Utah. The couple spent the majority of their married life in Helper, where they raised their family.
Laurence was a lifetime member of Stella D’America Italian Lodge #77, where he most recently held the position of vice-president. As a lifelong resident of Carbon County, he was a retired member of the United Mine Workers of America, where he served as the secretary of Local 6508 for many years. He was also employed by Helper Mercantile, which allowed him to meet and make many friends in the local community. Laurence was a tireless worker who enjoyed laying bricks, blocks, building his own home, and was always finding projects to keep himself busy. He enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing, hunting and camping. He was also a member of the Good Sam’s Club. One of his preferred pastimes was playing Greek Rummy, which he loved teaching to his grandchildren.
On June 21, 1950, Laurence married his sweetheart Vera Matthews, in Price, Utah. The couple spent the majority of their married life in Helper, where they raised their family.
Laurence was a lifetime member of Stella D’America Italian Lodge #77, where he most recently held the position of vice-president. As a lifelong resident of Carbon County, he was a retired member of the United Mine Workers of America, where he served as the secretary of Local 6508 for many years. He was also employed by Helper Mercantile, which allowed him to meet and make many friends in the local community. Laurence was a tireless worker who enjoyed laying bricks, blocks, building his own home, and was always finding projects to keep himself busy. He enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing, hunting and camping. He was also a member of the Good Sam’s Club. One of his preferred pastimes was playing Greek Rummy, which he loved teaching to his grandchildren.
He was born on January 19, 1925 to Michael Angelo and Mary Pavignano Cha in the coal camp of Mutual, Utah. He spent his childhood exploring the surrounding mountains and helping out in the Mutual Store.
On June 21, 1950, Laurence married his sweetheart Vera Matthews, in Price, Utah. The couple spent the majority of their married life in Helper, where they raised their family.
Laurence was a lifetime member of Stella D’America Italian Lodge #77, where he most recently held the position of vice-president. As a lifelong resident of Carbon County, he was a retired member of the United Mine Workers of America, where he served as the secretary of Local 6508 for many years. He was also employed by Helper Mercantile, which allowed him to meet and make many friends in the local community. Laurence was a tireless worker who enjoyed laying bricks, blocks, building his own home, and was always finding projects to keep himself busy. He enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing, hunting and camping. He was also a member of the Good Sam’s Club. One of his preferred pastimes was playing Greek Rummy, which he loved teaching to his grandchildren.
On June 21, 1950, Laurence married his sweetheart Vera Matthews, in Price, Utah. The couple spent the majority of their married life in Helper, where they raised their family.
Laurence was a lifetime member of Stella D’America Italian Lodge #77, where he most recently held the position of vice-president. As a lifelong resident of Carbon County, he was a retired member of the United Mine Workers of America, where he served as the secretary of Local 6508 for many years. He was also employed by Helper Mercantile, which allowed him to meet and make many friends in the local community. Laurence was a tireless worker who enjoyed laying bricks, blocks, building his own home, and was always finding projects to keep himself busy. He enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing, hunting and camping. He was also a member of the Good Sam’s Club. One of his preferred pastimes was playing Greek Rummy, which he loved teaching to his grandchildren.
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