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, Charles (Kelli) Valenti, 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 Heroes Care appreciated.
Our deepest sympathies to Cheryl and family. We will miss Geno’s warm smile and tireless energy. He will be sorely missed.
Doty/Singler families
A201 Heron Bay
Cheryl my thoughts a sprayer are you and you family
Words cannot express how saddened we were to hear of Geno’s sudden passing. He always had a smile on his face with Cheryl by his side whenever our paths would cross at a local favorite restaurant. He will be missed. Strength and sympathies go out to Cheryl and the family.
Cheryl, we are sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Geno was a friend to everyone he met, and did so much to build a community within Heron Bay. Prayers for peace and comfort. 🙏🏼💕🙏🏼
To the Valenti family: I am truly sorry for your loss.
Geno serviced our vending machines for years at the Esse Health Business Office. He was such a great guy and attentive to his loyal customers.
I always enjoyed his stories about the Lake of the Ozarks and his awesome vacations.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. May you be blessed with peace and solace through this difficult time.
R.I.P. Geno…Fly High My Friend
Connie Travers
I’m so sorry to hear this. Thought and prayers to Cheryl, Geno and Mari.
With love,
Melissa Hanna
Cheryl, I’m so saddened to hear the news. I’m sending my sincere condolences and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be extremely missed, but never forgotten. I always loved taking care of you guys. Wishing you peace in your time of sorrow.
Your friend Kevin.
Cheryl and Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss.
Geno greeted us from day one at Heron Bay. He was my dock buddy and taught me so much about the lake of the Ozarks. My Son was always eager to see him when we went to the lake. He will be missed so very much. Unit A103
Cheryl, Little “G”, and Mari, our deepest condolences. Hold your memories tight. Geno was loved by all who met him, he will be deeply missed by all! We are so sorry to miss the visitation, unfortunately we are out of town and do return until
Sunday evening. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all!
Jon & Roxanna
Sending you healing and strength during this difficult time. Holding you and your family close in my thoughts.
Dear Cheryl and family. What sad news we received about Geno. He was a good friend whom we always enjoyed spending time with at ” The Lake”. He was instrumental in getting me hooked on the thrill of jet skis . Always had fun with him and thanked him for his service on the Heron Bay BoD.
Watch your wake , Geno !
I’m so sorry for your loss. Geno was truly such a wonderful, fun person, and he will be deeply missed. We hate that we won’t be able to attend the services, but please know we are thinking of you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. If you do anything at the lake to honor him, we would love to know. Our hearts are hurting for you—we’re sending you so much love. ~ Brian and Jackie
Great guy . He would stop in at the shop when in town, just to say hi, because he liked to visit and see how everyone was doing. Always a kind word and your day was better because of him. He will be missed.
George and Dorothy Peter
Geno was a “one of a kind” guy. Always had a welcoming smile on his face and a helping hand for any issue I faced at Heron Bay !!!
I purchased his and Cheryls boat, and as you would expect, was in impeccable condition and always ran “like a charm” from his constant care and love.
So saddened hearing of your loss…
…..I’m sure it is 5 o’clock somewhere…
June Jacobs – “former B301 Heron Bay neighbor”
Dear Cheryl and family;
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Geno. He was a wonderful friendly person and will be deeply missed. He had contributed so much to Heron Bay through the years. Always willing to assist as needed.
May the love of your family and friends help ease your sorrow during this difficult time. Wishing you brighter tomorrows. We have another Angel in Heaven…
The Wilson Family
I’m so sorry to hear about Geno , he was a wonderful man, and I have so many good memories with my children and his family ,
Cheryl, so sorry for your loss. I knew Geno from all the times he stopped in the plant for the vending machine and we would talk about hot rods and the lake. He loved the outdoors. He will be missed. Kevin Emde
My husband Dave and I are so sad to find out about this. Geno was definitely a wonderful guy and will be deeply missed at Heron Bay. He was always so firendly, welcoming and helpful with any questions we had about life at the Lake. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and all who loved him.
Dave & Diana Harrison D206