Rochester, New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Frank J. Valenti, who oversaw organized crime activity in Rochester during its violent heyday in the 1960s and '70s, has died. He was 97. He died Saturday at a nursing home outside Houston, according to a death certificate filed Wednesday at the clerk's office in Fort Bend County, Texas. Valenti seized control of gambling, prostitution and extortion rackets in the city in 1964 and had connections with the powerful Bonanno family in New York City, investigators say. He was toppled by rivals during a violent turf war between mob factions capped by a series of bombings at churches, court buildings and the homes of a judge and a labor union leader. During Valenti's notorious reign, his hometown newspaper ran a regular feature on the doings of the dapper gangster.
Frank, will fondly remember lunches with you Johnny Vaccaro, and Sam Brancato at the Sunburst resort in Scottsdale. Arizona when I was in town from Cleveland RIP
Danny lee
June 23, 2020 | Friend
Uncle Frank
He was good man
kind hearted
Always looked good.
E Gervasi
July 31, 2019 | Rochester, NY | Family
Mr Valenti was always so kind to me during my teen years. I spent a lot of time with Karen. I really loved the whole family and have such fond memories. Rest In Peace Mr Valenti
Marilyn Barber
April 15, 2019 | Livonia, NY
May u RIP
Chrystal Stebbins
February 03, 2017 | Rochester, NY | Friend
Mr Frank as we all called him, He was a very nice and kind man, he was my friend and I will miss him.
Donna Montgomery
October 04, 2008 | Missouri, TX