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Frankie Valente Obituary
Gates - Suddenly, Friday, January 12, 2018 at age 23. Predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Patricia A. & Raymond Minster; paternal grandfather, Francesco Valente. He is survived by his loving parents, Joyce (Minster) & Tony Valente; best friends/sister and brother, Deanna (Rich) Castre, Anthony Frank Valente; nephews, Michael & Nicholas Davis and Austin Castre; paternal grandmother, Marie Ronzo Valente (Rick Prest); great uncle, Phil (Linda) Ronzo; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Frankie was a 2012 graduate of Gates-Chili High School. He had fulfilled his passion and wishes for helping others by most recently becoming an EMT with AMR. He is a true hero.
Friends may call THURSDAY 3:00-8:00 PM at DiPonzio Funeral Home Inc., 219 Spencerport Road, Gates. On Friday, Jan. 19, all are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM in St. Theodore's Church, 168 Spencerport Road. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery (Coldwater Road, Gates). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Frankie Valente Scholarship Fund c/o Anthony P. Valente, 2117 Buffalo Road #307, Rochester, NY 14624 (for future EMT/Paramedics/First Responders) in his memory. For additional information, please see:
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Alex Hewa
April 7, 2021
Just thinking of frank today, thoughts and prayers still go out to his friends and family
Dan and Kathy Conner
April 30, 2018
We had no idea until we saw the news last night. We can not begin to know how you must feel. I do not know if you remember us we use to go to unity. We are so sorry for your loss. God BLess you and your family.
Florian Komorowski
January 21, 2018
Joyce so sorry to hear that your son Frank has departed from this world. His memories will be with you forever and will never die. Sorry for your loss.
Alana Inzinga
January 18, 2018
Tony and Joyce I am so sorry . Sending you my condolences and prayers. Thinking of you, Alana Inzinga
Romanda Gibson-Stevenson
January 18, 2018
My deepest condolences go out to the Valente family, due to the sudden loss of Frankie. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you honor Frankie's life and legacy.
Blessings,
Mrs. Stevenson
REOC Administrator
January 18, 2018
To the Valentine family, there are no words to express our sorrow, we put our trust in the God of all creation and know that some day we shall seefrankie again, may God bless you ,peace and love, marge & Don Pelino
Imani Fayne
January 17, 2018
Prayers to the family. You guys raised a great person. Always so sweet. I pray God gives you strength during this rough time. God bless. Rest peacefully Frank! #classof2012
January 17, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the family. May God's promise to bring an end to death, pain and mourning give you comfort and strength to endure this difficult time.
CH
Loved beyond words
Al, Caryn, Kris & Jordan King
January 16, 2018
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