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Valentine J. "Val" Crescentini Jr.
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Valentine Crescentini Obituary
Val was a very strong family man who loved his wife, children and grandchildren with all of his giant heart. Everyone knew Val for his infectious laugh and the twinkle in his eye. With Val there were no strangers, everyone was a friend and he made each friend feel important. He was always working on home improvement and repair projects to share his expertise with family and friends, sometimes whether they liked it or not.
Val and his wife Tara Kelly Crescentini became a couple in 1971 at the age of 16 and have been married for 43 years. He is survived by Tara and their three children; a son, Valentine Crescentini III and his wife Kim of Colchester; two daughters, Danielle Crescentini-Little and her husband Brian of Cromwell, and Melissa Crescentini and her fiancé Thomas Barletta of Canton; a sister, Deborah Adachowski and her husband Joseph of Stuart, FL; and seven grandchildren, Valentine "Joey" Cresentini IV, Alexa, Vincent, John Thomas, Lavender, Baker, and Emerson.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 9 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin/Porter's, 111 Chamberlain Hwy, Kensington followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at Divine Providence Parish, St. Joseph Church, New Britain. Burial will be in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Calling hours are Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Please share a memory of Val with the family in the online guest book at www.ericksonhansenberlin
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Ken Lagueux
July 30, 2023
Hard to believe that it´s been three years already. He was a good man and I miss him calling out to me...Kenny...from his yard. I miss him.
Jack Banks
December 7, 2020
I am so sorry that I just found out from David Baldacci today about Val. Tara and family, I am in shock and sadness and I pray that you all will endure this pain with God's grace. Val was a great friend back at Central and a great man, and I am just so sad to hear this.
Marceau Boisjoly
August 8, 2020
Tara I am so sorry to hear of Val passing.I will always remember and miss his infectious laugh and smile.He was such a good friend and neighbor to me.I always looked forward to seeing him in early summer to turn on the water at the cottage.I will miss him.My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family .
With deepest sympathy Marceau
Maryann Collin
August 7, 2020
Val was always a great guy, I grew up on Oak St and was friends with his sister Debbie and spent many a day at their home. My sincere condolences and love to the family...
Dan & Colleen Veard
August 5, 2020
Although Dan & I can't be with you to celebrate Val's life in the coming days , we will do so every time one of our many fun memories of time spent with him cross our minds . We send our deepest love to my sweet sister Tara and all her beautiful family and to Val's sister Debbie .
Ed Moran
August 5, 2020
Danielle and Family- my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Paul Kelly
August 5, 2020
Our Deepest Sympathy to Tara, Val, Danielle, Melissa & Family,
Colleen's photo captures the essence of Val. A Man full of Love for Tara & his Family with his big, warm heart. When we saw Val, he would embrace us with his great smile, laughter, and genuine warmth. Val touched many people in a very positive way. Rest In Peace.
Paul & Rose
Maryann Balducci
August 5, 2020
God Bless your family especially during this difficult time in your lives. Val was part of a group of childhood friends who will be always remembered for his kindness and laughter!
Sharon & Lee Ashmore
August 4, 2020
Tara, Val, Danielle & Melissa
We are heartbroken to hear about “Big” Val.
We have know you guys since high school & our kids grew up together. Our friendship was a lifetime.
Val was one of our dearest friends and he will be missed terribly.
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Colleen
August 4, 2020
This is one of my favorite photos . It was taken in Florida when they were visiting us after a wonderful day . I'm so very glad I savored that day then and will keep it in my heart forever ♥
Kevin Kelly
August 4, 2020
Tara, Val, Melissa, and Danielle - my heart goes out to you. Val has such a huge presence in my childhood memories. He was an amazing man who always lit up the room, never ceases to make us laugh, and valued all of us as family. You have my deepest sympathies. Sending love to you all.
Ken Lagueux
August 4, 2020
Gonna miss you Val. Always looked forward to you calling me from your yard with that familiar “KENNY” that could be heard three houses away. My condolences to Tara and your family. I am always here if they need me for anything.
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