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Frank Valente Obituary
Frank A. Valente, a lifelong resident of Darien, CT, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Stamford Hospital. Born November 10, 1924 in Darien, CT, he was the son of the late Anthony and Lucy (Conte) Valente. He was 87. Frank entered the United States Army in July 1943 and landed June 6th on Normandy Beach. He loved to share his war stories with his children and grandchildren of how he was a recipient of 2 Purple Hearts and was awarded several distinguished service medals. Frank was a long time postal worker for the Town of Darien, retiring in 1990. Frank was involved in several businesses - he was owner of Darien Shell Gas Station and was a Partner of Chevron in Darien. Frank was a Darien special police officer for 30 years. He worked at St. Thomas More in Darien from 1990-2001 and also spent a great deal of time working at Springdale Florist. In his leisure time, Frank was an avid gardener and enjoyed playing golf and bowling.
Frank was tirelessly involved with the Piedmont Associates, Springdale Athletic Association, Knights of Columbus, VFW-Darien, DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Association of the Purple Heart, and the Darien Old Timers. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years - Josephine, his son Jim and wife Cindy of Shelton,CT; his son John and wife Dawn of St. Louis Park, MN; his daughter Joanne and husband Mario of Stamford, CT;his son Jeff and wife Eilish of Darien, CT and his daughter Janice and husband Steven of Derby, CT. He is also survived by his eight loving grandchildren - Kristen, Reg, Frank, Allison, Lauren, Kellie, T.J., and Faith. The family will receive friends at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien on Sunday, October 21 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 22 at St. Thomas More Church, 374 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT at 11:00 AM. Interment will immediately follow at St. John's Cemetery, Darien, CT.
Memorial donations may be made to the national Veterans Service Fund, Inc., P. o. Box 2465, Darien, CT 06820 or the American Heart Association, Connecticut Affiliate, Inc., 5 Brookside Drive, P. O. Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492. www.lawrencefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Valente
American Heart Association
October 25, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Dave & Julie Parker
October 23, 2012
Steve and Janice,
We are sorry for your loss. Frank Valente was an American role model. We know he will be missed by all.
Deb Farenga
October 23, 2012
Dear Josephine, Joanne and Family,
We are deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Debbie Carella Farenga and Dot Saverine
October 23, 2012
Frank was a great guy and he will be missed We haven't seen him in year's but we will never forget him. May he rest in peace.
From the boy's at the Springdale AC
October 23, 2012
God Bless you Frank and keep you in his loving care.
Family of John C. Dugan
October 23, 2012
Our condolences to the Valente Family at Franks passing.
October 22, 2012
Dear Janice, Steve, T.J., Faith and Valente family: Our deepest sympathy and prayers sent your way on the loss of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Trese-me', Tiffany, Skylar, Tommy Volpe, and Ginny Cundari Falcone.
Art, Bates
October 22, 2012
A great guy, and a very sad loss.
Having worked with Frank, I know how special he was.
October 22, 2012
I am so sorry to read about your loss. He was a wonderful man. You are in our hearts and thoughts at this time.
Love, Jan (Lechak) Nielsen
Jim and Nancy Morrison
October 21, 2012
Many long memories of your Dad on West Ave and at the Shell Station. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed. My deepest sympathy for all your familly. My best to Cindy
Dolores Tamburro Longo
October 21, 2012
The Valente Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
October 21, 2012
Dear Jo and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was always a very kind man with an easy smile. It was a pleasure to know him.
Diane Arent
October 20, 2012
Dear Joanne. & Mario,
Brian, Danielle, Cherie and I have fond memories of observing your father arriving at your house for special events. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan
brien rylander
October 20, 2012
Our neighbors and friends for so may years. Frank was one of a kind. We will miss you.
Kathleen Dennis-Walter
October 20, 2012
I was just visiting my Father in Darien last week and asked about Frank as we drove by his house. My sincerest sympathy to the family.
Janice
October 20, 2012
Frank was our mailman for years...we always left him hot cocoa in the mailbox on cold days and cold drinks on hot days. If I was cooking, he'd come in and "sample"...he was part of our family as my kids were growing up, Frank was the best and he will always be remembered.
October 20, 2012
Sincerest Sympathy from the family of Orlando and nancy Francesconi.
Angelo Toscano
October 20, 2012
Valenti Family
I was so sorry to learn of Frank's passing. He was a great and loyal friend to me and I enjoyed many get togethers at the gas station, Piedment club and when we worked together at the Post Office and Darien Police Dept. I will miss his good humor and great personality.
October 20, 2012
You could never be thanked enough for your service to our country. It is because of brave men like you that we are the greatest country in the world. You not only make your children & grandchildren proud but all Americans. We salute you.
A grateful American
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