Joseph David Valenti Sr.

Joseph D. Valenti, Sr., 77, of East Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his home. Born in Hartford on April 17, 1941, a son of the late Joseph J. and Jeannette (Tripp) Valenti, he had been a life-long resident of East Hartford. Joseph was a graduate of East Hartford High School and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for over 35 years by Cellu-Tissue Paper Company, East Hartford. He was a member of the former VFW Post #2083, East Hartford and of the National Audubon Society. He was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed fishing, while being a loyal fan of the New York Yankees and Boston Celtics. He also cherished spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Joseph left lasting memories and will be missed by those who loved him, including his daughter, Nicole (Valenti) Tribble and her husband, David, of Bristol; his son, Joseph D. Valenti, Jr. of East Hartford; five grandchildren, Sean T. Burke, Tony Tribble, Joseph Valenti, Christopher Valenti, and Janet Valenti; two sisters, Judith Valenti of Glastonbury, Joanne Toce and her husband, Dino, of East Hartford; two brothers, James Valenti and his wife, Cheryl, of Palm Bay, FL, Jeffery Valenti and his wife, Margaret, of Franklin, TN; several nieces, nephews, former co-workers, and dear friends.

A memorial service celebrating Joseph’s life will be Saturday (March 2nd) at 12 noon at the D’ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Saturday morning form 10 am to 12 noon. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopoeh.com.