Quietly after a courageous battle, surrounded by his loved ones, at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday October 15, 2007; Antonio Valente at the age of 72 years. Son of the late Giuseppe and Elizabeth Valente. Loving father of Rosemary Valente and Joseph Valente (Carmen). Dear nonno of Ryan and Hanna Valente and Brandon Marandola. Beloved brother of Bruno (Vittorina), Sam (Rose), Maria Roti (Vito), Cathy Desimone (late Frank), Rose Romano (Nick), Teresa Zaccaria (Michele) and Cosmo (Lina). Tony will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Gregory's Church on Friday October 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Monsignor Victor Amadio officiating. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial donations made to the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Care or to the Palliative Care Fund would be greatly appreciated by the family. A heartfelt thank you to the Palliative Care staff for all of their love, support and dedication. Your compassion will always be appreciated and never forgotten.
