Nov. 2, 2012
Chester "Chet" Peter Valenia gently passed away on Nov. 2, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. At his beside were his daughter, Anna Rose "Anney" and son-in-law, Dr. Brian Armitage.
He was born in Nanticoke Hospital on Nov. 15, 1920, to Stanley and Rose \/alenia. A precocious child, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) at the tender age of 15. As a result, the life lessons he learned prepared him for his tour of duty in the Army with the Military Police during World War II. He took pride in his service to his country. Whether he was escorting General Patton or raiding a brothel, he rode his Harley proudly throughout Europe. Upon discharge, Chet met and married the woman of his dreams, Elizabeth "Betty" Ustupski. No matter what job he held or task he performed, he strove to do his very best because he was "Chet." During Chet's 91 years on this earth, he never met an enemy.
Whether he was working out at the Odyssey, having dinner at Outback, watching a performance of Cirque du Soleil or swimming with the dolphins, Chet embraced life to the fullest. He had the unique gift of listening and saying just the right thing. His laughter was contagious and his heart was full of love.
A private Celebration of Chet's Life was held over Thanksgiving in Jacksonville, Fla.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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We here in Michigan are so sorry to hear about your loss. My mother was very close to her brother and misses him greatly. Thank you Anna Rose for all you did and for calling my mother, Stasia.
Donna Lynn Riley
December 7, 2012
Anna-Rose, It's been a bad year for the Christmas Eve dinner crew - Uncle Chet and now Dad have moved on so it will be time for two of the children to move up to the big table. I now head the Mikoinis clan and this year's pasting changes the generation for the male hierarchy. Uncle Chet will be truly missed. As I put out in an e-mail in November, the baton must be passed on. May God be with you, have a blessed Christmas and healthy New Year. Cousin Tom.
Tom Mikolinis, Sr
December 5, 2012
ANNA-ROSE,WE-SEND-DEEPEST-SYMPATHY-ALONG-WITH-OUR-PRAYERS-ON-THE-DEATH-OF-YOUR-DAD.MAY-HE-REST-IN-PEACE.
ED-&THERESA BOBACK-WYDA
November 30, 2012
Anna Rose - Sincerest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. He was the epitome of the "good neighbor" and "all-round decent human being." May his memory be eternal!
Mary Kuprionas
November 30, 2012
Anna Rose, My sympathy to you on the loss of your father. I remember how kind and funny he always was with us when we were children .
Gloria (Latze) Bleauskas
November 30, 2012
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