Vincent Valentino, Sr., 83, of Pond Hill Road, North Haven, passed away Monday, October 17, 2011 at the CT Hospice, Branford. Husband of Elizabeth Lynch Valentino. Born in New Haven on August 23, 1928; son of the late Clemente and Louise Piscitelli Valentino. Vincent was the former owner and operator of Clintonville Services of North Haven until his retirement and had served his country faithfully in both the U.S. Marine Corp and the U.S. Army during Korean War. Father of Elizabeth Valentino of Milford, Vincent Valentino, Jr. of Branford, Patricia Valentino of GA and Jean Valentino of North Haven. Pop-Pop of Tracie & Austin Coppola, Vincent Valentino III, Michael & Garrett Valentino, Stephen “Micky†Holcomb, Anthony DePaola, Jr., Denise and James DePaola. Great pop-pop of Leilani Platt. Brother of Carmine “Buddy†Valentino, Frances Mascola and Phyllis “Wee Wee†(Vincent) Sarsfield all of East Haven. Also survived by his beloved dog Jake. Predeceased by a sister-in-law Rosann Valentino and a brother-in-law Salvatore Mascola.
Family and friends are invited to attend a mass of Christian burial on Friday morning at 11:00 in St. Frances Cabrini Church. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in St. Lawrence Cemetery.
Jimmy always treated me well. He did what he could to mentor me as I was growing up. He was more than family–he was a friend to my mother, father, and me. I still remember watching Super Bowl III (that’s right # three!) with Jimmy and my father on our new “color TV.” Jimmy pulled for his beloved Colts…I pulled for the upstart named Namath!
Jimmy…thanks, you will be missed.
Love, Steve and Laurie Piscitelli
Jean, I was so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Everyday i look on here to see if all the people you helped all the time are writing to say how wonderful you were to them and how grateful they are to have known you . well not enough has , but you were the best man ,father and friend I have ever had the honor of knowing . why hasnt the world stopped ? ILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND ALL OUR FUN . i remember our last conversation , i want you back …..please 🙁 why cant i bring you home?
Dad-
You always taught me to NEVER judge a book by it’s cover! You were one of the most sincere and unselfish human beings that I have ever know and I love you with all of my heart and then some. In good times and in bad (we have had so many of both together) I WILL love you and mom always.
Dad-
You always taught me to NEVER judge a book by it’s cover! You were one of the most sincere and unselfish human beings that I have ever know and I love you with all of my heart and then some. In good times and in bad (we have had so many of both together) I WILL love you and mom always.
Beth Anne
Dad-
You always taught me to NEVER judge a book by it’s cover! You were one of the most sincere and unselfish human beings that I have ever know and I love you with all of my heart and then some. In good times and in bad (we have had so many of both together) I WILL love you and mom always.
Beth Anne
Jean & Betsy,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, and are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Try to take comfort in that he’s no longer suffering, it’s all of you that are left to get through this. All our love, Laura and Michael.
Pop Pop –
You taught me to never judge a book by its cover and is”nt that the truth!! You were one of the best!
All my love always.
Jean and Betsy,
We are so sorry for your loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…..know that he’s at peace, and we’re all praying for him. Love to you all.
Laura & Michael
you are the best man ever
Dad- Just want to touch you one more time. I’m staring at you and that smirky smile that went with your “scootchy self .” You were a character, generous and patient always. We drove you crazy but you loved it.Your sister Fran told me that the reason you were NOT in any of Buddy’s wedding album photos (even though you WERE in the bridal party) is because you had to hold you’re 2 year old daughter who wouldn’t stop crying unles she was held by her daddy. Love you.
Jean and Betsy….so sorry for your loss, and know that all of those who care about you are praying for you and thinking of you. I know it’s been a tough road, but take comfort in knowing that he’s not suffering anymore, and is at peace. Our thoughts are with you all! Laura & Michael.
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the entire family. Some of my best memories will be of my cousin Jim. Our days at the garage, his advice on business, not being judgemental, and being there for me when my Dad died. I have and will continue to have these great memories in my heart and mind, for the rest of my life. Gonna miss you. Love Ya Cuz. Sincerely
Nick & Barb Piscitelli.
Dad – you are the best dad ever and I miss you terribly already. I love you with all of my heart and sole. I will always be waiting for you to come visit me in Georgia!!!
all my love forever,
Patty-Ann
hey pop pop i wish i could of been home but im in afghanistan. I miss you and love you. I’ll always remember the flordia trip with you me and my dad the 3 vincents.
I am a freind of Jean Valentino , my sympathy to the whole Valentino family on your loss.
cant ask for a better grandfather. I will always remember watching the new york giant football games with you as a kid.
Which Kathy are you? This is the way I was greeted by Mr. Val for the first 6 months I was dating Vinnie. Apparently he had dated many girls before me with the name Kathy. Then one day he said “looks like you are going to stick around” and never asked me that again. I can think of him working at the station or watching games with beer in hand in the living room with at least one dog by his side. I remember how kind he and Mrs. Val were towards my mother (as well my family) when she was sick. Long after Vinnie and I broke up he still had a hug and kiss for me wherever I would see him. He would try with all his might to get us back together. Whether it was trying to slip me money to take Vin out when I worked at Max’ls Alpine Inn or by having me do the books for the station when they went away so that Vinnie and I would have to be together every night to go over them. Years later I went to visit him at Skyview. He was so clear on who I was, my address (from 1978) and how many brothers I had. I showed him where the brakes were on the wheelchair and he kept telling me that there was no basement in this building and that Jimmie (Vinnie) was on his way and he would be so happy to see me. I will always treasure my memories of Mr. Val and the Valentino family, who for many years was my family. He was a man of few words with deep emotions.
My love and condolences to all of you on the loss of such a wonderful man.
Pop Pop –
You always taught me to NEVER judge a book by it’s cover! You were one of the most sincere and unselfish human beings that I have ever know and I love you with all of my heart and then some. In good times and in bad (we have had so many of both together) I WILL love you and mom always.
pop pop come home …i love you soo much
XOXO
You always taught me to NEVER judge a book by it’s cover! You were one of the most sincere and unselfish human beings that I have ever know and I love you with all of my heart and then some. In good times and in bad (we have had so many of both together) I WILL love you and mom always.
Pop Pop –
You always taught me to NEVER judge a book by it’s cover! You were one of the most sincere and unselfish human beings that I have ever know and I love you with all of my heart and then some. In good times and in bad (we have had so many of both together) I WILL love you and mom always. You are with my dad now and both Jean and I know that you are at peace.
Much love -Beth Anne.