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JOSEPH P. VALENTINE, SR.

87, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 30, 2007 at his home in Stamford. Born November 27, 1920 in Stamford, he was the son of the late John and Sarah Esposito Valentine.

Joseph was known for his wonderful and giving nature to his church, community, family and friends. He will always be remembered for his meticulous attention to detail, endless energy, and kindness to all. He was a self-employed carpenter, having built Bobby Valentine's Sports Gallery CafŽ in Stamford.

He is survived by his two sons, Joseph P. Valentine, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Darien; and Robert J. "Bobby" Valentine and his wife Mary of Stamford; Grandchildren, Tricia Valentine of Norwalk; Joseph J. Valentine and his wife Kim, and their children, Jessica and Jake of Lafayette Hill, PA; Anthony Valentine and his wife Jennifer and their son, Connor, of Gorham, ME; Brian Valentine of Stratford; and Robert J. Valentine, Jr. of Dallas, TX. Two sisters, Antoinette Demingway of Stamford; and Clemy D'Ademo of Stamford also survive.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of fifty-six years, Grace Rose Scalise Valentine; and three brothers, Louis, John and Michael Valentine.

Friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, on Monday, December 3, 2007 from 3:00 Ð 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at St. Clement of Rome Church, 535 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford, at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery in Darien. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations are made to Visiting Nurse Hospice Care, 1029 East Main Street, Stamford, CT

06902.

www.cognetta.com

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Published by GreenwichTime on Dec. 2, 2007.

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Terry Strout

December 9, 2007

Bobby:

My prayers are with you and your family with the passing of your Dad. May he be at peace.

Terrance & Sharyn Walsh

December 4, 2007

Bobby & Mary:

From all of us here at the CT Chapter of MS Society -- our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary and the entire Valentine Family.

Mike A. Smeriglio Jr.

December 4, 2007

To Joe,Patti,Bob,Mary,& family
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father, he was such a gentleman,my deepest sympathy is extended to the Valentine family.
God bless you all.

Kazumi & Koji Yanai

December 4, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies. We hope that you recover from your grief soon.

Kerri Kuran

December 3, 2007

My deepest sympathies to the whole Valentine Family. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one even after a long and fulfilling life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Joe Zannino

December 3, 2007

Joe, Bobby & Family

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Chris Mallick

December 3, 2007

Joe and Pat, my deapest sympathies on your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Ivy Hart

December 3, 2007

Bobby and Mary:

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,

Ivy Hart

Jim and Katie Morris

December 3, 2007

Bobby and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories you have of your father.

Kate, Phil, and Michael Koda

December 3, 2007

Trish & Family, We are truly sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Bruno Giordano

December 3, 2007

My thoughs are with the Valentine family at this time of grief . Joe waas a very proud father of a wonderful Stamford family. Bruno Giordano

steve barrenechea

December 2, 2007

To Bobby and all the Valentine family, Mr. V will live always in our hearts and memories.My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tony Harris

December 2, 2007

To Bobby and Joe,please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father.May GOD grant you peace during your time of sorrow.

Dawn (Martinoli) Re

December 2, 2007

Tricia & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jackie and Joe Santagata

December 2, 2007

To the Valentine family - So sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was a wonderful person who it was a pleasure to know. May your memories sustain you at this sorrowful time. Jackie and Joe Santagata

tony attanasio

December 2, 2007

Joe is at peace. My sympathies and prayers are with the family.
God Bless them all.

Anthony Ofiero Jr.

December 2, 2007

All of the OFIERO family,Would like to express are deepest SYMPATHY to all of your family.May GOD be with all of you.

Bertha and Edward Barosky

December 2, 2007

God Bless him, we enjoyed his company on many occasions at Joe and Patricia's home, most recently in August of this year. He has a place in Heaven. Our sympathy to all of the family members.

Rodney Smith

December 2, 2007

To: Bobby Valentine & Family
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

joe & grace guarneri

December 2, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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