Pasquale "Pat"

Valenti

Pasquale T. Valenti AKA "Squal" passed away on Monday, December 31st in Boynton Beach, Florida. He is survived by a most devoted, loving wife of 59 years, Salvatrice ( Sally) Valenti. Together with their mother, his children and their families wish to celebrate the life of a great man. He was an incredible influence on his children, Tom, Nick, and Mary. Pasquale was a proud grandfather to 8 grandchildren, PS and Nina Barba, Patrick, Sean and Christie Valenti, and James, Krista, and Michael Valenti. He was a respected father-in-law to Maureen Valenti and Louis Barba for over 25 years and soon to be a grandfather-in-law to James Ives, fiancé of PS. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Genevieve Nicolosi and Nina Alfano. Pasquale was born in New York City and later lived with his family in Astoria, Queens. He was a WW2 Veteran and received the Purple Heart. After running several successful businesses in NYC and raising his family in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, he retired with his wife to Florida where he became deeply involved with many good friends and associates of Il Circolo, the Italian Cultural Society of the Palm Beaches. He was named "The Ambassador" of Il Circolo because of his friendly nature and congeniality. Squal will be remembered as a dedicated husband, traditional father, playful grandfather and an innovator who also saw beyond what others saw. Squal was a patriarch in every sense of the word. He inspired innovation, love, and tradition in the lives of all his children and grandchildren. He will live on like a celebrity in our hearts through the memories and lessons he has passed on. He will be honored with a military service for family and friends to pay respect at AK Macagna Funeral Home, 495 Anderson Avenue, Cliffside Park , NJ on Thursday, January 3rd from 2-4pm and 7-9pm (201)945-7100. On Friday, January 4th at 9:30am am there will be a funeral mass at Madonna Chapel on the Hill 2070 Hoefleys Lane, Fort Lee, NJ(201) 944-7723 followed by a graveside service at St. John's Cemetery 8001 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village, NY (718) 894-4888. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Il Circolo Scholarship Fund in his honor. Please mail to Il Circolo, 1375 Gateway Blvd., Boynton Beach, Fl. 33426. On Feb 15, 2013 a memorial celebration service will be held at St. Thomas More Church, Boynton Beach Florida. "The only mistake in life is the lesson not learned." Einstein.