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ANDOVER — Dominic B. Valenti, 89, a resident of Andover, died on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008 at Wingate at Andover.
Born in Lawrence on Feb. 3, 1919, he was the son of the late Dominic and Maria (Nicolosi) Valenti. He moved with his family to Brooklyn, N.Y. where he attended elementary and high school. He later returned to Lawrence where he was employed as a cloth cutter for Papparella Brothers, Bronzetti Clothing and Polo Clothing in Lawrence. Upon his retirement he became a consultant for the Hickey-Freeman Company in Rochester, NY.
He was a member of Holy Rosary Parish and The Holy Name Society. He had a passion for photography and antique carnival glass. He was an avid golfer and a member for many years at Merrimack Golf Course in Methuen. He was devoted to his family and spent endless hours with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dominic is predeceased by his late wife, Lillian DeCaro Valenti, to whom he was married for 68 years. He is survived by daughter, Marie and husband Atty. Samuel J. Concemi of Andover; grandchildren, Anne Marie Concemi and spouse Whitney of Andover, Lisa (Concemi) Truchon and husband Mark of Methuen, Celeste (Concemi) Steffenson and husband Mark of Andover, Christopher Concemi and wife Diane of North Andover; great grandchildren, Dominic and Gianna Truchon, Madeline and Cora Steffenson, Samuel Stewart Concemi and Ava Concemi. He is also survived by a daughter, Elaine, wife of Peter Pelletier of Dracut and their two children, Marie and Dominic Pelletier.
The Concemi family wishes to thank the entire staff at Wingate at Andover nursing facility for the wonderful kindness and care given to Dominic.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends may call on Sunday, Dec. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, Dec. 29 at 10:30 a.m., at Corpus Christi Parish in Holy Rosary Church, 35 Essex St., Lawrence. Burial will follow at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Barker St., Lawrence. For directions and condolences, please visit our website and online guest book at www.cataudellaFH.com.
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Marie (Brancato) Turmaine
December 31, 2008
Marie & Elaine: Both Dom & Lillian were my godparents and also lifelong friends to my parents, Sally & Busty Brancato. I recall much laughter when our families got together. I know you have many fond memories to comfort you.
Chuck DiStefano
December 29, 2008
Marie, my sincere condolences in the loss of your dad.
Rachel Bernier
December 27, 2008
My dad and mom (busty and nina branca were very good friends of your parents. I am sure they are now visiting each other and playing cards together. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Rachel (Branca) Bernier
George Stella
December 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Patty and Charlie Coco
December 27, 2008
Dear Marie and Bunny: So sorry to hear about your Dad Marie. Although we never had the opportunity to meet him, I am sure he was a wonderful father and grandfather.
Please know that he will be in our prayers.
With deepest sympathy, Patty and Charlie Coco
JV & A. Fina Fazio
December 27, 2008
Our Most Sincere Condolences. Mr. Valenti was always kind, cordial, and affable in his demeanor. We are sure his place is above the average abode in God's Kingdom. He is now with his wife, Lillian, and other family members who pre-deceased him.
God Bless Them All.
JV and A. Fina Fazio
Methuen, MA
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