Paul Francis Valko

Paul Francis Valko, 73, of Havelock, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A Prayer Service, with military honors, will begin at 3:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 24th, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Paul was born on October 27, 1948, to the late Frank and Emily Valko. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and grew up in Shelton, Connecticut.

Paul served his country with strength and valor in the United States Marine Corps. As one of the many brave men who fought in the Vietnam War, Paul was extremely proud of his service and the sacrifice he gave during one of the longest conflicts in our country’s history.

Following the military, Paul earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Haven in Connecticut. Working most of his adult life as a land surveyor, it was a rewarding career which he greatly enjoyed. In 2005, he and his wife moved to the South where they resided in Craven County, North Carolina.

He is survived by his sons, Toby Valko (Elizabeth) of Colorado Springs, CO, Chris Valko (Jill) of New Hartford, CT, and Andrew Valko of Havelock, NC; sisters, Annie Pannella (Dennis) and Amalia Valko, all of Shelton, CT; and grandchildren, Ryan Valko, Caitlyn Valko, Samantha Valko, Nia Valko and Owen Valko.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Haskell Valko in 2008.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or Shriners Children's Hospital, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa FL 33607.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.