Passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Beloved husband and soulmate of Cheryl A. Valenti (nee Whittier) for over 31 years; loving father of Mari (Joe) and Bernard “Little Geno” Valenti III (Michelle) and cherished “Pop Pop” of Danny Arendell; dear son of the late Bernard G. Valenti and Corliss Stroup (James “Pop”); beloved brother of Josephine Dunn, Lisa (late Darrell) Orr and the late Harry Grummel (Josie) and Anita (Dave) Glad; a dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and treasured friend to many.
Services: Visitation only will be held at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Saturday, March 28, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kids Harbor or Heros Care appreciated.