DOMINIC JOHN VALESANO FORMERLY OF DYER, IN April 26, 1932 November 28, 2012
Dominic "John" Valesano, age 80, of Hilton Head Island, SC, formerly of Dyer, IN passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nancy Ellen Valesano; children: Dr. John Valesano (Laurie), Julie, Kathy (Ernest) Holley and Valerie (Donald) Porter; grandchildren: Anthony, Natalie, Andrew, Alletta, Kira, Ryan, and Jeremy. Preceded in death by his parents: Anna and John Valesano; brother, 2nd Lt. Bernard Valesano; and sister, Ann Durham. A Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Dyer, IN. Fagen Miller Funeral Home, Dyer, in charge of arrangements. Another Memorial Mass will be held at St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church in Hilton Head Island, SC at a later date. Interment at Columbarium of St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church, Hilton Head Island, SC. A LOVING AND DEVOTED HUSBAND, ADORED FATHER, GRANDFATHER, UNCLE AND FRIEND TO SO VERY MANY, JOHN WAS A JOYFUL, DEEPLY FAITH-FILLED AND GENEROUS MAN. After completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Illinois and Master of Engineering degree at Princeton University, John began a 38 year career at Amoco Oil Company. While working, he earned an MBA at the University of Chicago. In 1992, he and Nancy retired to Hilton Head Island, SC after living in Dyer for 33 years. While retired, they enjoyed an active life of serving family and friends, traveling the world and living every day to the fullest. JOHN WILL BE MISSED BY ALL, BUT WE KNOW HIS JOYFUL SPIRIT WILL NEVER LEAVE US. Memorials: The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in John's honor to his and Nancy's favorite charity: St. Anthony Zuni Indian Mission, P.O. Box 486, Zuni, New Mexico 87327-0486. www.fagenmiller.com
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It is difficult to hear that John has died. I will miss him. He was a great boss at Amoco. My sympathy to all the family. He was a real treasure.
Eugene J. Antas
December 16, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bernice Scheive
December 8, 2012
John and Laurie,
Please accept my sympathies. May God grant you and your family strength and comfort in your time of need.
Sincerely,
Don Bugaski
Don Bugaski
December 2, 2012
We are sorry to hear of John'a passing. He was a wonderful man and will truly be missed by all who knew him. He was one of the first friends I made when I was hired by Amoco. We were even in a car pool together. My heart goes out to Nancy.
With deepest sympathy,
Carolyn & Terry Ryan
December 2, 2012
My condolences to the whole Valesano family. This wonderful, charismatic man will certainly be missed a great deal. I am so sad to hear of your loss.
Susan Gabriello
December 2, 2012
I have known the Valesanos for many years. Although we are not related, my family always felt like we were relatives. We called John, lovingly, Uncle John. Uncle John and Aunt Nancy. Lot of great times in Dyer, Indiana with The Valesanos and their great family. Uncle John, you'll always be thought of as one of the most generous and kindest persons I've ever met.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Valesano family, God Bless.
Tim Reilly
December 1, 2012
The legacy of unconditional love and support, that is family, is the greatest of gifts, John and Nancy have bestowed that in abundance to their children and grandchildren. You are truly Blessed.
Vickie McGonigle
December 1, 2012
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