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Daniel Valletto Obituary
DANIEL LOUIS, 72, of Cold Spring N.J., formerly of Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2007. Formerly worked for Rohm and Haas, retired Philadelphia Police Department, former owner-operator Buckingham Motel, Cape May and professional dart shooter. He was predeceased by his parents Pete and Helen Valletto. Dan will be sadly missed by his wife and bride, as he called her, Lynda Faye; daughters Denise Haywood (Kurt) of Erma, Donna Drew (Bill) of Marlton and Deborah Pennington (Steve) of Cold Spring; grandchildren Joshua, Danielle and Robert; a sister Dolores Valletto of Philadelphia; and aunts Stella Fox and Katherine Cinkus; a niece Cheryl Trespalacios of Riverside and nephew Joe Curran of Philadelphia. He also leaves great nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Mass: St. John of God R.C. Church, 680 Town Bank Road, North Cape May, Wednesday at 12:00 P.M. Viewing: Wednesday 10 to 12 at Church. Burial: Cold Spring Cemetery, Cold Spring, NJ. In lieu of flowers: Love of Linda Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 1053, Wildwood, NJ 08260 or The Lighthouse Church, 1262 US RT 9, Burleigh, NJ 08210.
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Craig Maxim
March 20, 2025
Missing you Danny!
Denise Valletto Haywood
June 18, 2017
Well Dad, it's hard to believe that this is the 10th Father's Day without you on earth. But I know you are in a better place and at peace. I miss you so much and love you even more. And by the way, I attended the Dan Valletto open in Philly today and you are a legend in the dart world. Happy Father's Day to the best dad a daughter could have ❤
Ginny Sheppard Speer
January 21, 2009
To Denise,
I was so sorry to hear about the death of you father. I was reading Re-echoings from St Huberts today 1/21/2009 so I just found out. I remember how loving your parents were toward me. They opened up their house to me on Devereaux St. I was always there. We hung out many a friday nights. Denise I would love to hear from you. St Barts just had a 30th reunion that I really enjoyed. We are going to have a 50th birthday for all of us I believe, March 21. I can forward the information to you. Again your Dad was a very special guy. I will keep you in my prayers
Denise Valletto-Haywood
November 27, 2008
Dad,
Well, this is the 1st Thanskgiving without you. Last year I spent Thanksgiving morning with you, even though it was in the hospital. Our family will miss your presence at the table, especially how you vocalized when you liked a particular food, or how you commented that we always had too many vegtables :)
Today I give thanks to have had a father like you. A kind & generous man who always put others first, and lived for his family. Yes you were very opinionated, but that just showed conviction. Thank you for teaching me what is most important in life and for demonstrating what it really means to love someone, to lay your life down for them, as you did for Mom. I miss you and love you Dad. Love, Your 1st born daughter, Denise
Denise Valletto-Haywood
November 26, 2008
Dad,
Has it been 1 year already? I miss you everyday and 'feel' you in my heart : ) You were the most generous man I ever knew and I am proud to carry on that trait in me. I will always try to help the less-fortunate and never forget where I came from, like you always taught me. I am homesick for you and Mom, but know that someday you will both wrap your arms around me again. Until that divine appointment, I love you. Your 1st born. Denise
Mary Jo Chesney
November 30, 2007
Dixie, Dee and the entire Valletto family, as one of Danny's dart family I want you to know my heart and prayers go out to you. It was an honor and privilege to know Danny and a thrill to have played darts with him and to watch him compete - he is a true legend in Philly Darts but most of all, he was a great person and friend.
Bob Gargan
November 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Valletto family. It was my honor and privilege have known Danny. I agree, he was one of the "special" ones and will be greatly missed.
Janet Rivera
November 28, 2007
To the Valletto Family:
May you find consolation in the words of 2Cor. 1:3,4 “Blessed be…the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation.”
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow...
Adele Nutter
November 27, 2007
May love and peace be with you, Dee and Dixie, and all the family that Danny leaves behind. I'll always remember the gentle man who threw the 118 to win the match for first place and beat me and my partner. Rest in peace, Danny. My prayers for his family.
Fred Coldren
November 27, 2007
Lynda and family, I always appreciated Dan's courtesy and friendship. You and your family are in my prayers.
Bob Brookes
November 27, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Valletto family. Danny will be sadly missed but always loved.
Bob and Kay Brookes
November 27, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Valletto family. Danny will be sadly missed but always loved.
Bob and Kay Brookes
Della Fleetwood
November 26, 2007
My love and prayers are with the Valletto family as they cope with Danny's loss. He was one of the first Philly darters my late husband, Tom, and I met, over 35 years ago. Among the hundreds of players who supported our darts events over the years -- both nationally and internationally -- Danny was one of the "special" ones. He was a gentleman, in every sense of the word, and a real credit to the Sport of Darts. I will always treasure the many memories of my long and lasting friendship with Danny. May he Rest in Peace.
deb tice
November 26, 2007
i knew Dan thru darts.He was a true gentleman. He will be missed.
Mike Broderick
November 26, 2007
Our condolences.
From all the dart shooters at PhillyDarts.com
Jim Downs (Ret. Lt. PPD)
November 26, 2007
The members of our CopNET family would like to thank Officer Valletto for his dedication and service to the citizens of Philadelphia. The passing of Danny will be broadcast to our 1772 members shortly and we would like to extend our sincere condolences to your family. He will be missed by the remaining members of Philadelphia’s Finest who were fortunate to have served with him during his police career.
Raymond Diebel
November 26, 2007
To YOU, Uncle Dan,
I am forever grateful for all that you and Aunt Lynda have done for me and the Diebel Family over the many years we have been friends. You were a second father to me, and you were loved and appreciated by me more than anyone could ever know. You have been so good to me...granting me opportunity, assistance, guidance, and very, very much more. I will miss you eternally, and hope one day to be as admired and cherished for having as a big a heart as you did.
To Aunt Lynda, Denise, Donna, and Deborah...
I love you, and words can not begin to describe how I empathize with you on your loss. He will be missed, but never forgotten. He will ALWAYS be loved.
Sincerely,
Nancy Torres
November 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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