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Valentino DeFeo Obituary

DeFeo, Valentino S.
Valentino S. DeFeo, age 84, of Milford and formerly of FL for 14 years, beloved husband of Patricia Rideout Defeo for 58 years, died on Saturday, December 28. Mr. DeFeo was born in Bridgeport, CT on September 28, 1929 to the late Luigi and Sabata DeMaio DeFeo. He proudly served our country during the Korean Conflict in the US Army. He worked for 15 years at Sikorsky and over 30 years as a Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was a parishioner of the United Church of Christ in Devon. Mr. DeFeo enjoyed building and flying radio controlled airplanes and was a sports enthusiast. Survivors include his son, Louis DeFeo of Milford, three grandsons; Blake, Eric and Tyler DeFeo, a brother, Anthony DeFeo, sister, Florence Pagnozzi both of Bridgeport and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, January 3rd from 4:00PM-7:00PM in the The Gregory F Doyle Funeral Home, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11:00AM in The United Church of Christ, 30 Ormond Street, Milford. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Church of Christ in Mr. DeFeo's memory. To leave an on-line condolence, please visit www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com

Published by Connecticut Post on Jan. 2, 2014.
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Dear Pat and Family,
You know Eddie and I will think of Val often, but we also are worried about you, please take care of yourself. Remember Val would be mad at you if you didn't. We love and miss you. Val was special to all of us and a big part of our lives. Please remember you're not alone. Love, Eddie and Mary Lou

January 6, 2014

Dear Pat, Lou, Blake, Eric and Tyler,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Laura Neumon

Laura Neumon

January 5, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lisa, Howard and Nora Turner

Lisa Turner

January 3, 2014

My condolences to your family. Please take comfort from Isaiah41:10

mrs.hooks

January 3, 2014

We are so sorry to for you loss of your dad. May your wonderful memories of him help you though these rough days ahead. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you.

Robin and George DiPasquale

January 2, 2014

I worked with Val in the Bridgeport Post Office. He was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family now.

Gordon Levesque

January 2, 2014

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