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1931 - 2016

JAMES VALENTI

1931 - 2016

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1931

DIED

2016

JAMES VALENTI Obituary

Name: Calling hours for JAMES VALENTI
Start: 2016-01-18T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-19T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Fioritto Funeral Service

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JAMES VALENTI, age 84 of Euclid, passed away January 15 following a two month illness. James was born and raised in Cleveland. He served the Korean War and was awarded the Bronze Star for engaging the enemy during combat. He operated a hair salon for many years in Mayfield, then Eastlake. He also worked as a police officer, fraud investigator and wrist wrestling referee. He enjoyed golfing, ballroom dancing, camping, hunting and good food. He is survived by his children Gina Welch (Keith), Theresa, Mario, Mark (Elaine) and Michael (Kathleen) Valenti. Brothers Lou (Toni) and Pino Valenti. Sisters Patsy Rojeck (Ed) and Rose Valenti as well as many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Philip and Carmelina (nee Papaleo) Valenti and his former wife Rosemarie. Entombment Knollwood Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Tuesday at Church of St. Clare. Friends may call at THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME, 5236 MAYFIELD RD, LYNDHURST (E OF RICHMOND RD) 4-8 PM MONDAY.

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Paul Bucci

December 17, 2024

God bless you Jimmy. You were one of my best buddies back in the day and had alot of crazy times together. See you on the other side Brother

Allen and MaryJane Levan

January 16, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very sad time in your lives. We will remember your father fondly. Remember a lot of good times spent with him. Sorry we are unable to be with all of you. Our prayers and thoughts to all of you. God bless you all and may he keep you in his loving hands.

David and Barbara Fitzpatrick

January 17, 2016

Dear Theresa and family,

Thinking of you at this difficult time and wishing you moments of peace and comfort. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

January 23, 2016

Trusting in the God of love to give the family comfort and peace during these stressful. The words found at Pslams 94:19 offers hope and will soothe the anxities of the family.

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Joe & Maggie Beasley

January 19, 2016

We are so sorry for your families loss. May God give comfort during this time.

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