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Ross Valenti Obituary

Valenti, Ross Bruno Beloved husband and best friend of the late Angela "Snooky" (nee Pinotti); loving father of Rosalie (Christopher M.D.) Tocco, Leslie (Tom) Bezanes, and Ross (Kimberly) Valenti; beloved son of the late Ross and Katie Valenti; fond grandfather of Nick and Joe, Ross and Rocco, Amelia and Angela; dear brother of Anthony "Gus" (MaryRose), Michael (MaryJo), and the late Joseph (Jeanne) Valenti; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; godfather and good friend to many. Member of the Old Neighborhood Italian American Club & the St. Rocco Society. Visitation Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago), Funeral Services Monday at St. Jerome Croatian Church 2823 S. Princeton Ave. Viewing 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For Service Info (312)225-8500 or www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 3, 2018.

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December 1, 2018

Rossi was one of the kindest man I ever knew,great Father -Husband-Friend worked with him in the beer business over 20years, we could not pass a church without making the sign of the cross.You will be truly missed you friends at Vierk Dist.Carl Giglio

Jan Racinowski

November 7, 2018

Just heard about the passing of Ross. He was a true gentleman and know he will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. My sincere condolences to his family.

November 6, 2018

sorry to hear of the passing of Ross condolences to the family willie simpson

November 6, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ross. May time soften your pain until all that remain is the wonderful memories you've shared and the comfort of God Psalms 119:76.
GD

Frank and Dee Trovato

November 6, 2018

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Ross..Frank and Ross went to school together at St. Jerome...R.I.P. friend..

Ron marolda

November 5, 2018

Mary and I want to send our deepest sympathy to you at the loss of Ross. My good friend.

Ron Marolda

November 5, 2018

Mary and I are very sorry at the loss of Ross. One of my best friends.

JOHN MARRON

November 5, 2018

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Ross. He was truly a good and kind man. May the Good Lord Jesus always hold him in the palm of His hand.

Larry Brown

November 5, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the Valenti Family. Ross and I played racquetball at the ONIAC when I was a member of the club. He will be missed.

Mr. & Mrs.Dominic MANGIAMELE

November 5, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Ross Valenti. We kept him in our thoughts. We have wonderful memories of him and your Mom. Clinging to all those good memories and fun times with him will help you all get through this difficult time.

Mount Carmel High School

November 5, 2018

The thoughts and prayers of the Mount Carmel High School community are with your family during these days. May the saints of Carmel welcome Ross into God's eternal embrace and may Our Lady of Mount Carmel wrap you in the mantle of her love & care.

November 5, 2018

Sorry for your loss great friend great neighor on wells Salerno Family

JEANNE KEATING

November 5, 2018

We are so saddened to hear of your loss. One of the kindest men I have ever met -- Hugs and kisses to you and your family -- love, The Keatings

Natia & Joe DiFazio

November 4, 2018

R.I.P. ROSS, now you're with your bride

November 4, 2018

Dear Leslie and Tommy:

We are so very sorry for your loss. We know what a difficult time this is for you and the girls. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

With deepest sympathy and much love.

Helen, Randy and Andy

November 4, 2018

To the Valenti Family,

We are so sorry for your loss, stay strong, your
Dad was a great man and a great friend.


Albert Gannon Sr

November 4, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 4, 2018

Dear Leslie & family,

We were so sad to hear of your dad's passing. We've heard so many wonderful things about him. You all have our very deepest sympathy.
May he rest in peace.

With much love & sympathy,
Effie, Pete, Penny, & Alexander

Maria Longo

November 3, 2018

Rossi was a really good friend to me and my parents. We would always talk politics at the end of church when I was downtown with my grandparents when I would stay over night. Rossi will be missed and the world won't be the same without him.

November 3, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one, Ross. May the God of peace and comfort strengthen the family at this most difficult time. Psalm 29:11

Plants Galore

a loved one

Sent Flowers

November 3, 2018

Our deepest sympathies to the family. Ross was just a great friend to many. We are out of town now and would definitely be there if we were in town. I remember when Ross and Snooky lived in my father's building. There we just a loving couple. Jimmy and Yvette Sutera

Robert Maravilla

November 3, 2018

Our sincere Condolences to the family of Ross Valenti. He was a good friend and co-worker at Hayes Distributing . As you start your new journey hand in hand with your beloved wife may pBobeace and joy guide your way. Rest in Peace.

VG

November 3, 2018

My deepest condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one. May the cherished memories you have of Ross help sustain you in this sad time. Prayers for your family to be comforted by looking forward to Jesus promise of seeing your dear one again recorded at John 6:40

November 3, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7

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