Logo for Vaughan Industries, with bubbles above the text, and the tagline
Logo for Vaughan Industries, with bubbles above the text, and the tagline

Celebrating the Life of

LAWRENCE (LARRY) JAMES BALASH

NOVEMBER 28, 1935 - OCTOBER 4, 2025

 Lawrence “Larry” James Balash will be remembered as a dedicated innovator, mentor, and friend whose passion for the car wash industry touched countless lives. From his early days developing quality cleaning solutions to building Vaughan Industries into a trusted name since 1977, Larry’s work reflected his relentless curiosity and commitment to excellence. Beyond his professional achievements, he was a man of integrity, warmth, and generosity—always ready with a steady hand and a kind word. His legacy lives on in the people he taught, the company he built, and the family and friends who loved him dearly.

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Friday, October 10th

 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM


Wujek-Calcaterra Funeral Home

 54880 Van Dyke Road at 25 Mile

 Shelby Township, MI 48316

Funeral Service

Saturday, October 11th


Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
771 Old Perch Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48309

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