LEONARD "LENNY" VALENTE

Valente Family,
I don't even know what to say. I can't believe that a year ago Lenny died. I can remember the silence and saddness of our class a year ago. I remember serving the funeral, which was one of the saddest days of my life. I remember this all so clearly and it seems like it was yesterday.
This is a sad day for all of us. I think of Lenny and all of the memories we shared. His courage and strenth and determination will never be forgotten. Decemeber 17 will always be a sad...

went to visit you today, didn't feel your spirit! went to your home last week, you were all around me. love & miss you, Aunt Cathy

Just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you & I continue to pray for your family.I have lil angel Lenny's picture hanging up in work next to Nicky's & Christina's , and I pray every day that God keeps them safe and Lenny shines upon them!!!! Lisa Dachino

To The Valente Family,

Len, it's been so long since I've seen you and your family. We worked together for several years, and the one thing I remember is how your face lit up when you spoke about your children. I am so sorry you and your family have lost one of the most important people in your life. My heart is breaking for you. You will always have something that can't be taken away, the smiles, the happy times, and the love you and your family shared every day. I know Lenny...

To The Valente Family,

I knew Lenny through my granddaughter, Taylor DeFeo, as I use to take Taylor and her sister to school everyday. Taylor spoke highly of Lenny, and she said to me Mom-Mom Lenny was so nice, and he never spoke badly about anyone, and Taylor said to me Mom-Mom, he was the nicest person that you would ever want to know. Taylor and Lenny were in the same room. She no longer lives in Philadelphia, and when she told me of his death, I was so devastated, and she...

To the Valente Family,

I never knew Lenny but my grandaughter Taylor DeFeo went to school with him from the time she wass in Kindergarten until she moved. I am very sorry to hear of your recent loss. I know how hard it must be to lose your child to cancer especially after i heard he was in remission. Please accept my condolences and my offering of prayers and thoughts on your family's behalf. May God Comfort You and Your family during this time and always. God Bless You All. ...

My Dear Lenny,

I am overwhelmed with sadness as I write this note. Words can not express the impact you had on my life and what you meant to me. Being your teacher was not only an honor, but a privilege as well. When you were able to attend school, there wasn’t a day that you didn’t bring me sunshine and when we would speak on the phone, you always made me smile. Somehow, when I was supposed to be the one making you laugh, you would make me laugh instead!

You were an...