Larry Stephen Vano

Larry Stephen Vano, 80, of Brownsville, Texas, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2025, at Houston Methodist West, surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, A. J. “Gus” and Edna Mae Goode Vano, and his older brother, James Vano.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Susan “Susie” Vano; his children, Jennifer Leahy, Aaron Vano (Justin), Ashley Layden (Aaron), Ryan Vano (Samantha) and Jessica Vano; grandchildren, Savannah, Bennett, Madison, Ryan, Eden, Charlotte, Jett, Sloane and Gabriel; sister, Arlyne McNair; brother-in-law, Eldon LaFollette; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Larry played baseball from Little League through Brownsville’s American Legion Baseball team, making lifelong friends in a sport he loved. His lifelong passion for sports, NASCAR racing, and fishing became part of his family’s story. Nothing brought him more joy than watching his children and grandchildren compete — in any sport, at any level. He was always their biggest fan, cheering them on with pride.

Larry graduated from Brownsville High School and Texas A&I University. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, where he met his wife, Susie, he returned to Brownsville, where he worked in the commercial construction industry across the Rio Grande Valley for 45 years.

A Mass will be held on November 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Mary Mother of the Church, 1914 Barnard Rd. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4464 Old Port Isabel Rd. Funeral services have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 657 Springmart Blvd.  956-350-8485.