Mr. Robert Valenza

Robert Valenza, 78, of Louisville returned to his Heavenly Father Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Mr. Valenza was born in Manhattan on December 21, 1933 to the late Salvatore and Maria Concetta Scagillo Valenza. He graduated from Manhattan College, St. Mary Seminary and was a Glenmary Home Missioners priest for many years. Mr. Valenza was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Pope John XXIII Council and a dedicated member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. He worked for the Archdioceses of Louisville for many years and was the Assistant Manager of Seton Bingo Hall. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joe Valenza. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Brenda Valenza; children, Sethea Valenza (Robbie) Downey and Eric Bratcher (Amy); grandchildren, Allison Kemper, Robert Elijah Downey and Tyler, Zachary and Sarah Bratcher; nephews, Robert Valenza (Patricia), Richard Valenza (Eileen) and Dr. Joseph Valenza (Colleen); niece, Celeste D'Angelo (Richard) and a very special cousin that was just like a brother, Joe Valenza (Sandy) A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon on Saturday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 11501 Maple Way, Louisville with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects on Friday from noon until 8:00 pm and from 9:00 am until 11:30 am on Saturday at Schoppenhorst Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Hwy at Brooks Rd.). Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family of Robert Valenza. Bob loved people, his church and politics. He was a very genuine servant of God. He believed in the true brotherhood of men and women and regardless of background or belief. Many people have been blessed by his light and life. www.subfuneralhome.com