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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday (September 20) at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Geneva. Entombment will follow in St. Mary's Mausoleum, with full military honors.
Contributions may be directed to Our Lady of Peace Parish, 130 Exchange St. Geneva, NY 14456.
Val was born on October 14, 1933, in Geneva and was the son of the late Anthony J. and Ida (DiGiacomo) Valentino, Sr. He was a graduate of Geneva High School. Val served his country proudly in the United States Army. He worked for 24 years at the A&P in Geneva and remained in the grocery business for another 34 years, becoming a district supervisor for P&C until his retirement. Val was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 396, where he served as Post Commander and on the Board of Directors. He was a board member of the Finger Lakes Credit Union, the Geneva Housing Authority serving as Vice Chairman. Val was involved extensively in the community including serving as a City Councilor of the 3rd Ward. He was a dedicated member of Our Lady of Peace Parish, where he served on the Parish Council and was a Eucharistic Minister. His passion was his yard work and gardening. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Mary Jane, and playing golf. Above all, he loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane (Marro) Valentino of Geneva; children Valerie Oyer of Virginia Beach, Steve (Christine Zugec) Valentino of Geneva and Michelle (Eric) Hemmings of Virginia Beach; sister, Mary Ann (Richard) Hubschman of Englewood Cliffs, N.J.; grandchildren Michael (Kayla) Valentino, Stephen Valentino Jr., Joshua Oyer, Zachary Oyer and Emily Oyer, Hannah Hemmings and Hayley Hemmings; as well as great-grandchildren Autumn and Anthony Valentino, Asher and Landon Oyer; and several nieces and nephews.
Val was predeceased by his brother, Maurice Valentino; son-in-law, Michael Oyer ;and daughter-in-law, Kelly (Smith) Valentino.
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Sonny Marro
October 10, 2021
Sorry for your loss. I remember your father being a gentle soul who was always laughing and smiling. I know you all will sorely miss him especially your mom. May his spirit always be with you. Love Sonny
Shelly Lannon
September 20, 2021
MJ and Family,
You are all in my prayers. Rest In Peace Val.
Gary & Teri Kieffer
September 20, 2021
Good morning Steve, sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family! I'm sure your Dad will be missed greatly!
Lisa and Henry Netter
September 19, 2021
To the entire family, our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Praying you feel Gods peace, and you are strengthened by his promises during this difficult time. May the love you have for Dad/Val fill your heart in the days ahead. Love, Lisa and Henry Netter and family
Mary Huling
September 19, 2021
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I remember seeing Val coming home from work and he always had a smile and a wave for all the neighborhood kids. I sincerely hope your hearts find comfort and peace in warm memories.
Tracy Nannery
September 18, 2021
I am sending my love to you all. What an absolutely amazing man who I feel so blessed to have known
Schryl Caines
September 18, 2021
Michelle and family, I send my prayers for comfort and God´s loving arms to give you strength. Dad was amazing and his memories will live on forever. Love and blessings to you all!
William Castle
September 18, 2021
My condolences and prayers go out Michelle and her family at this time.
Deborah Percy
September 18, 2021
Great Man...Thinking of you all...Thoughts, Prayers and Hugs..Much Love
Gregory Adams and family
September 18, 2021
Our prayers are with your family, Val was a great dad and person always putting smiles on people´s faces, always willing to give a helping hand, will be missed. RIP Love
Mike Flynn
September 17, 2021
Dear Mrs Valentino
VAL MICHELLE Steven and family you are all in out heart and prayers
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