Dennis J. Valente, 67, of Davenport Center, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany.
He was born April 11, 1955 in Queens, the son of Carmine and Margaret (O’Connor) Valente. On Feb. 4 , 1978, Dennis married Patricia Borg in Elmont.
Dennis was a master repairman of windup phonographs, Davenport Garden Center manager and grower, town councilman, supervisor for the town of Davenport for more than 17 years, Delaware County board member and water district operator.
Dennis was passionate about people and nature, reading and learning, sharing and participating. He aspired to make a difference. Dennis truly appreciated the wonders of life.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Patricia, son, Alex and partner Geneane Paulis, all in Davenport Center; his mother Margaret Valente, sister Nancy Valente, brother Steven (Elizabeth) Valente, all in Floral Park and brother Mark Valente in Montana; nieces Samantha Morrow, Katelin Seeto and Isabelle Seeto, nephews Brian Valente and Kevin Valente and several cousins.
He was predeceased by his father Carmine Valente and brother David Valente.
Calling hours were held Wednesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 13 in the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta. A funeral mass was held Thursday, April 13, at 12 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 39 Walnut Street, Oneonta, with Rev. Christopher Welch officiating. Burial was in the East Meredith Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be sent to St. Peter’s Hospital-Becky’s House, 296 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12208 or East Meredith Fire District, PO Box 65, East Meredith, NY 13757 or Davenport Fire District, PO Box 63, Davenport, NY 13750.
To send the family an online condolence visit www.grummonsfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
