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Valerie Nicoletti Obituary

Valerie Nicoletti
Resident of San Jose
Valerie Jean Nicoletti found peace on February 28, 2014. Valerie, the daughter of Anthony and Angela Azzarello, was born May 31, 1952. She grew up in the North Beach section of San Francisco and attended Presentation High School, graduating in 1970. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from San Jose State University in 1974 in Social Science. In 2010 she received her MBA from the University of Washington. Her professional career includes teaching at Lynbrook High School and an extensive career in banking. Valerie worked at Barclays, Comerica, Greater Bay, and Wells Fargo Bank. She was the President of Business Banking for Wells Fargo South Bay Region when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2012.
Valerie and Ron have been married for 41 years and have two daughters. The most important roles Valerie undertook were being a wonderful mother to Tracy Lynn Nicoletti and Taryn Noel McCarthy (Gavin) and Nana to Parker Ryan McCarthy. Valerie was the ultimate mentor for her daughters, as she was loving, strong, caring, and "lived life with a lot of spunk." Parker has been the light of her life, giving Nana so many wonderful moments of laughter, joy, and happiness. Valerie also leaves behind her sister, Lori Sargiotto (Don), many uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and close, dear friends.
A Celebration of Valerie's Life will take place on Saturday, March 15 at 10 am at Queen of Apostles Church, 4911 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose 95129 (corner of Mitty Avenue).
Valerie battled courageously for all the people in her life, and especially for her "little Parker."
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, an organization that assists with funding research to end ovarian cancer. www.ovariancancer.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Mar. 9, 2014.

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Ron N

March 3, 2021

Miss you every day!❤

Tracy Nicoletti

March 3, 2021

Thinking of you today as seven years have come to pass... I miss you.

Barbara Tyson

March 3, 2020

To a great high school teacher for U.S. History my junior year at Lynbrook High School in 1975. I will always remember the difference that you made in my life.

Tracy Nicoletti

March 3, 2019

Five years without your love and wisdom. What I wouldn't do for a hug from you. Miss you just the same. Love you, Mom.

ron nicoletti

February 4, 2015

Missing you every day. Life is not the same without you.
You are still my guiding light.

Tracy Nicoletti

February 2, 2015

I am keeping your love burning. Will never forget.

Tracy Nicoletti

February 2, 2015

I am thinking of you and smiling.....but, I miss you so much, Mom. It is not easy without you. LOVE you, my sweet angel.

November 6, 2014

I miss you every day. I love you

Presentation Sisters

October 30, 2014

The Sisters of the Presentation are praying for your family during this difficult time. May God bless you with love, comfort and peace.

March 17, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss.I will keep your family in my prayers.
Judy Silva

Bob Silvestri

March 15, 2014

Ron,So very sorry to hear of Val's passing.....an old,dear friend from the North Beach days...God bless you and your girls and may Val rest in peace...

Judy Sheehan

March 13, 2014

Val was one of our Pres Girls who lived the motto "Not words, but deeds."

With deepest sympathy to her family,
Judy Sheehan, Class of '70

Sue Morris

March 11, 2014

I worked for Valerie at Comerica Bank in small business banking. I was saddened to hear she passed away. Prayers to her family.

Barbara Tyson

March 10, 2014

Valerie Nicoletti was my history teacher in my junior year at Lynbrook High School (1975). She was great and I remember her well. Only now do I realize she was just a few years older than I am.

Tracie

March 10, 2014

Rest in peace. You will be missed. Much love!

Renee

March 9, 2014

Bless you, Valerie for the rich life you lived, the love you shared and now soaring beyond... you have always been Whole and remain so!<3 Renee SFZ

Cindy

March 7, 2014

Love you Val!!

Hilary Ludwig

March 6, 2014

Forever in my heart, Valerie.

Cathy Schlumbrecht

March 5, 2014

A mentor indeed. Valerie lead a dynamic team of bankers to excellence. I will remember her with fond memories. My deepest sympathy to Valerie's family and friends.

David Szafranski

March 5, 2014

Rest in peace, Valerie.

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