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James A. Valenza

1945 - 2024

BORN

1945

DIED

2024

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Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester

10501 W. Cermak

Westchester, Illinois

James Valenza Obituary

Valenza, James A.

James A. Valenza of Westchester, age 79. Beloved husband of Debbie, nee Olriksen; loving father of Julie Valenza, Dana (Joe) Jaime; step-father of Anthony (Kendra) Ricordati and Angela (Drew) Aff; proud grandfather of Carlo, Anthony, Dominick and Siena; fond brother-in-law and uncle of many. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Chapel Service 10:00 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) appreciated. For funeral info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 1, 2024.

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Donna Vince

March 7, 2024

Prayers are being said for the Valenza family. May his loving memory stay with you always.

Sincerely, Donna Vince

Emily Bialas

March 3, 2024

Dana and family, we are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We are sending all of our love. -Emily, Scott, Stephen, and Dane

Valerie Fedele

March 1, 2024

Julie & Dana,
Sending sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved father. Thinking of you and sending love & sympathy.
-Valerie

Marlene Dantino

February 28, 2024

Julie and Dana
My Deepest Sympathy You are in my thoughts and prayers!

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February 28, 2024

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