Julian Valdes Jr.

1962 - 2018

Brother, Friend, Filmmaker, and Bon Vivant - Julian Valdes, Jr. (55) Miami. Beloved by all who met him, and by film industry members here & LA. Vibrant and energetic explorer; lived five lifetimes! World traveler lived every minute like it mattered. Julian's core values are summed up in his own words, "It's all about the family." First-gen American; son of Cuban immigrants. Producer "Irish Eyes" (Daniel Baldwin, John Novak). Feature Unit Manager (8: "Basic" [Panama - John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson], "Landfall," etc.). Location Manager (9: "Tailor of Panama," "Bully," "The Crew," "True Lies"). Commercials/Stills: RSA-London, Propaganda Films, Bruce Webber, Motown & IRS Records, et. al. Worked in CA, New York, Caribbean, Europe, Asia, & Key West. Partner in family businesses: El Museo Historico Cubano, Coral Way Antiques & Art Gallery, Valdes Construction & Real Estate. Graduated LaSalle High School. MDCC Pre-Med; at hospital cared for Bob Marley. He enjoyed skiing black diamond runs, biking, photography, and tennis. Julian survived by loving sister Sonia (Valdes) Gilbride & husband James F. Gilbride, & brother Robert Valdes, and devoted dogs Blue & Lui. Wake: Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, 6pm - 10pm: Caballero Rivero Little Havana 3344 SW 8 Street; 3rd Floor Miami FL 33135. Funeral: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 11am: Epiphany Church 8235 SW 57 Avenue, Miami FL 33143