Romolo Valentini

Romolo Valentini obituary

Romolo Valentini

Romolo Valentini Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Jennings-Lyons Chapel from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2025.

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Born in the small village of Montegiardino in the Republic of San Marino Italy with 5 brothers, Romolo Valentini immigrated to the US in 1964. He met his only wife Linda and they married in 1968. Married happily for 56 1/2 years, they have two sons. Antonio and Daniele.

Romolo was a mason for over 45 years having bricked over 1000 homes with his brother Gelasio (d. 2020) in their own private, two person company. He and his wife retired to Mesick Michigan for over 11 years. Eventually, they moved to Owosso Michigan in 2023 to be closer to their sons.

In July 2024, he officially became a US citizen at the age of 80. Romolo was an avid worker and gardener. Always moving and never feeling he did enough in a day unless he was tired and sore. He built or remodeled 3 of his own homes over the years and laid the brick on them all and had his hands in all aspects of each home.

His sense of humor and loud demeanor which covered a sweet disposition will be missed. But, his legacy will live on. He is survived by his US family mentioned above as well as two remaining brothers, two nieces, a nephew, and great nieces and nephews in San Marino.

Memorials in Romolo's memory can be directed to the American Cancer Society

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Jennings-Lyons Chapel

520 West Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867

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