Daniel Valko Obituary
Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Valko.
He is survived by his loving mother, Eileen Clemens, and her husband Howard Clemens of Anderson, SC; his brother Brian Valko, and sister-in-law Lisa, of Durham, Connecticut; his sister Caitlin Valko of Chicago, Illinois; as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is also survived by his loyal and faithful dog, Darby, who brought him great joy and companionship.
Dan will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humor, his incredible culinary talents, and his generous and caring spirit
Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM at The McDougald Funeral Home (2211 North Main Street, Anderson, SC) to share memories and celebrate Daniel's life.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Daniel, please visit our floral store.
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