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Frank Valerio Obituary

Frank G. Valerio
May 1, 1930 - October 1, 2020
Frank G. Valerio of Vacaville, California peacefully passed away with his beloved wife and children by his side on Thursday October 1, 2020. He was the son of Basilio and Ana Valerio. His Army career was from 1948 to 1968. Frank and his wife were married for 63 years. He was a loving devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to many. Frank is survived by his wife Lorraine, his children Anthony (Deceased), Marina Walkup (William), Donna, Mark, Jacqueline Samsel (Timothy), Laura and Kevin as well as his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Frank will be greatly missed by all that loved and knew him.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11, 2020.

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Jacqueline Samsel

October 4, 2021

his morning I woke up pretty early and looked up at the sky and there was a bright and shining star and immediately thought of my dad. He was always a bright star in my life and I miss him every day and it´s hard to believe it´s been one year miss and love you dad.

MARY ANN BONIFACIO THOMAS

October 3, 2021

Cannot believe it´s been a year. One of my favorite customers at the SSF Library. So proud of his family. And sometimes they would accompany him.

Jacqueline Samsel

October 12, 2020

It is hard to believe that our Dad is gone. He was buried on October 9th, 2020. I was fortunate to have many memories with him which include teaching me how to drive in a 1962 Volkswagen Bug in San Francisco .. up and down the hills. He gave me his passion for family history which I continue to work on . . I miss you Dad, Love your daughter Jacqueline

Mary Ann Bonifacio Thomas

October 11, 2020

One of my favorite patrons at West Orange Library. Even met your older brother, Anthony, there. And same graduating class with Laura at El Camino. Deepest condolences to your family. Frank, may you find peace in Heaven. Reunited with hero son.

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