Allen Robert "Big Al" LaValley, 35, of Independence Twp, N.J, died Tues., Oct., 7, 2003.

Born September 8, 1968, in Boonton, N.J., he was the son of Carol LaValley Stephanus.

He attended Montville Township High School where he played football.

Allen was a machine operator at Holland Manufacturing, Roxbury Twp, N.J. He formerly worked as a mechanic for the service department at the Roxbury Sunoco in Roxbury Twp.

He is survived by two uncles, Victor G. LaValley of Spring Hill, FL and John LaValley of Panama City, FL, an aunt, Janet LaValley of Panama City, FL and several cousins.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 25, 2003 in the Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home, 289 South Main St., Phillipsburg. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, NJ.