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Charles Valent Obituary
Watkins Glen - Age 64, of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2020.
He is survived by his loving wife, Beatrice "Bea" Valent; son, Michael Valent of Watkins Glen; brother, William "Bill" Valent; grandson, Alexander Valent; mother-in-law, Zelda Burnett; sister-in-law, Theresa (Bob) Horn; brothers-in-law, Robert (Kathryn) Cole, and Earl (Patty) Cole, and several nieces and nephews . He was predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Anna Reta (Bowers) Valent, father-in-law, Harold Cole, step-father-in-law, Emory Burnett, and nephew Joseph Horn.
Charlie worked for Clifford Motor Company, Inc. and Specchio Ford, Inc. in Watkins Glen. He was a lifetime member of the Watkins Glen Elks Lodge. Charlie was also well known in the area as a Square Dance Caller, including calling for the Gingham Squares of Montour Falls, the Schuyler County 4-H Youth Group, and various other groups in New York State and Pennsylvania.
A private funeral service and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. You may express condolences to the family online at www.RoyceChedzoy.com. Arrangements with Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home.
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Edna Horton Trautman
May 22, 2020
Dear Bea, Billy, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Death came too young as it also did for Charlie and Billy's mother. I was their neighbor during my childhood. We spent almost every day together playing kickball, softball, riding bikes, board games, cowboys with my pony and cart, and often til dusk. I remember Charlie wanting to call for square dances even back then and loving his time at the Valent family farm. Reta taught me many things, but especially how to crochet and knit. She was an amazing person. Tony was a wonderful neighbor to my parents and oh, the wine he made. It is the one and only time I have ever seen my husband drink or drunk! It still brings a smile recalling the twinkle in Tony's eyes over that. Although we have all lost contact since those days I have many fond memories of the time spent together in our youth even though life has taken me far away from Schuyler County long ago. May God Bless you and your families and give you peace at this time and always.
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