LaVerne M. Valenti, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 10, 2022. LaVerne was born on October 4, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri and raised by her mother Pauline (Spavor) Guzy. She is preceded in Heaven by her husband, Nicholas R. Valenti and son, Richard Valenti. She is survived by her sons, James and Nicholas (Julie); daughters, Marilynn Lewis (Dave) and Laura Lewandowski (Tim); 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
LaVerne loved spending time with family, attending musicals and parades and holiday celebrations, playing tennis, bowling, trout fishing and playing cards especially Kings in the Corner, and above all wearing stylish hats for every occasion. LaVerne a traditional homemaker put the love, caring, kindness, self-sacrifice, laughter and dedication into our home every day. She was a loving, caring and kind person, devoted wife, mother and friend always thinking of others first. “To know her was to love her.”
LaVerne was a 1947 graduate of Roosevelt High School and active in many clubs and sports. Known for her fun-loving optimism, kindness and devotion, she was a dedicated leader and volunteer in countless organizations including: Most Precious Blood and St. Mark Catholic Church, Ladies Guild, 50+ Club, Widows & Widowers Club, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church & School, Feed My People, the Fox Theater, and the St. Louis Symphony.
LaVerne’s Celebration of Life will be celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 4220 Ripa Avenue, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 with Monsignor Ted Vitali officiating. Visitation begins at 9am followed by Mass at 10am and burial at Resurrection Cemetery. The family sends their thanks to the caring and compassionate nurses & staff at Cardinal Ritter Center and Kindred Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in LaVerne’s name to “Feed My People”, www.feed-my-people.org 314-631-4900.
Jim and family, sending my heart felt condolences and pray for healing. May God bless each of you.
Jim and family, sending my heart felt condolences and pray for healing. May God bless each of you.
Our most sincere condolences. Our love to your family. God bless you all.
Our most sincere condolences. Our love to your family. God bless you all.
Mrs. V, you were such a kind and fun-loving woman. Loved coming to your house when we were young. Rest In Peace
Mrs. V, you were such a kind and fun-loving woman. Loved coming to your house when we were young. Rest In Peace
Dear Valenti family,
I was so sad to hear of La Verne’s passing. I’ll always remember the visits Jim and I had going to St. Louis back in the day. There was always a smile on her face. She possessed such a warm friendly personality and always made me feel welcomed. The family and friends she had in her life were a true blessing. Definitely a life well lived.
Dear Valenti family,
I was so sad to hear of La Verne’s passing. I’ll always remember the visits Jim and I had going to St. Louis back in the day. There was always a smile on her face. She possessed such a warm friendly personality and always made me feel welcomed. The family and friends she had in her life were a true blessing. Definitely a life well lived.