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Roger Dalla Valle Obituary

DALLAVALLE, ROGER Roger L. Dalla Valle, retired owner of Photography by Dalla Valle, passed away Tuesday, July 1, at MD Cancer Center, Houston, TX, after a long bout with Leukemia. He was 64. Besides recording family history for almost three decades, Roger enjoyed sailing. In 1998, he and his crew took first place in every Tall Rig division race at the Catalina 30 National Regatta. Cooking was another passion. Roger enjoyed preparing delicious meals, especially on the charcoal grill, for family and friends. For the last two years, Roger enjoyed obedience and agility training with his Sheltie, Randy. Bullseye pistol shooting was always on his bucket list. For the last year, he was able to pursue the sport at the Torrington Gun Club and North Western Connecticut Sportsmen’s Association. Roger was a member of the Torrington Elks Lodge #372 for 37 years. In remembrance of Roger, please give blood, the gift of life. He leaves his wife Marilyn Weingart Dalla Valle and sons, Ron and Scott and wife Katherine and grandsons, Christopher and Ryan. He also leaves a sister Lois Videtto and was predeceased by a brother Francis. To honor Roger, there will be a Celebration of Life, July 9, 2014 at the Torrington Elks Lodge #372, 70 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT. Family will receive relatives and friends 5 - 6:30 PM. Reception will follow. www.phalenfuneral.com

Published by registercitizen from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2014.
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Marilyn, We are so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Laurel (Dewey) Brennan

August 23, 2014

Marilyn, Lois & family,
So sorry for your loss. May our Lord sustain you through this difficult time and may Roger rest in peace.
Clark & Linda (Torizzo) Schroeder

July 12, 2014

Marilyn,
Sorry to hear of Rogers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you both for the beautiful pictures of our boys
Brenda and Gerry Hogan

July 11, 2014

Marilyn, Lois and Family -
My condolences on your loss of Roger. I have many fond memories from our times at 'The Lake'. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marge Dery

July 11, 2014

My thoughts are with you and your family. Bridget A. Beauchaine

Bridget Beauchaine

July 9, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sue (Lovallo) & Mike Zordan

July 9, 2014

Marilyn, You and Roger were among my favorite students at NCCC. I always enjoyed his humor and laughter. As you and your kids and grandkids transition without his earthly presence, I'm thinking about you. Bob Spohn, Yarmouthport,Massachusetts

July 9, 2014

Our hearts are heavy...but our memories are full of love and happiness. We will miss you Uncle Roger!!! xoxo

Deborah Pennell

July 9, 2014

Marilyn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tina Caine and Family

July 8, 2014

We have amazing photos of our son, taken by Roger. His legacy will live on forever. Thanks for sharing your photographic talents. So sorry for your loss.

Lynn Grant

July 8, 2014

Marilyn and family so sorry to hear about Roger. Prayers and thoughts are with you all. Theresa & Joe DiPippo

July 7, 2014

Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear of Rogers passing. I wish you comfort in your time of sorrow, and soothing memories of good times past.

David Weingart

July 7, 2014

Our deepest sympathy on your family's loss. As a local photographer he was present at so many of our sons events, whether sports or scholastic or their weddings. Marilyn you and Roger were always a pleasure to deal with. The Hemenway family

Nancy Hemenway

July 7, 2014

Marilyn, So sorry for your loss. You & your family will be in our thought and prayers.

Carolann (Higgins) & John Pucino

July 7, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to you in your loss.

Warren & Virginia Clark

July 7, 2014

Lois,

I am very sorry to learn of Roger's passing. May your heart be filled with wonderful memories.

With deepest sympathy,

Ron Romaniello

July 7, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Jerome Lavalley

July 7, 2014

Sharon Foster(Rougeot)

July 7, 2014

Marilyn and family,
We are saddened to hear of Rogers' passing. He fought hard and will be missed by many.

Steve and Sue Telensky

July 7, 2014

God has another angel. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Roger & Donna Plaskett

July 7, 2014

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ROGER. HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND WILL BE LONG REMEMBERED

BOB & PRISCILLA PEPLER

July 6, 2014

Lois Videtto -
I am very sorry for your loss. May god bless you in your time of sorrow.
Sue Cybulski - Bristol,ct

July 6, 2014

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