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He was employed at McCalls Magazine as a photo engraver, and upon their closing was an employee at Bloomingdale's until 1990. He was an amateur filmmaker having won numerous awards, including an honorable mention award from the Cannes Amateur Film Festival. He enjoyed music, had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed the friendship and laughter of his neighbors and friends. He was a wonderful dad.
He is survived by his children, McGill Valentine, Audrey Telhiard, Evelyn Valentine, and Gary Valentine; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Helen Robertson Valentine who died on January 18, 1938 and his second wife, Eva Robertson Valentine who died on June 7, 1985, and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be private. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to V.N.H.C., 1029 East Main Street, Stamford, CT
06902. Arrangements are being handled by the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT. www.cognetta.com
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brenda henning
May 17, 2006
Thinking of you, Evelyn - it is the end of an era. He was a delightfully charming man. Will remember him walking down the path to your house with that wonderful cane from Grindelwald.
Nancy Pilz Shields
May 14, 2006
My sympathies for your loss. My dad & my brother, both worked with George at McCalls. Dad, passed away in 1978. My brother, Bruce, is retired and lives in FL. I will let him know.
Mike Colangelo
May 14, 2006
To the entire Valentine Family.
I'm sorry to hear of your father's
passing.May God's light shine on
him, and may he rest in peace..
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