Francesco J. "Frank" Valente, 87, of Wilmington

WILMINGTON, MA — Francesco J. Valente “Frank”, age 87, of Wilmington, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 21, 2016.

Frank was the beloved husband of Jeannette A. (Morreo) Valente, devoted father of Francis “Frank” Valente & wife Cheryl of Salem, NH, Alexander Valente & wife Gemma of North Reading, Linda Catalano & husband Stephen of Epsom, NH, Daniel Valente & wife Susan of Tewksbury, Pamela Valente of Kensington, NH, Michael Valente of Atkinson, NH, and Charlie Valente & wife Michele of Wilmington. Loving grandfather of 24 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Cherished son of the late Alessandro and Elizabeth (Angelosanto) Valente, dear brother of Madaline LaVine of Wilmington, the late Ann Storella, Marie Zuccola, Jeanette Raetano, Joseph Valente, and Alexander Valente. Frank is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington on Thursday, December 29th at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 126 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington at 11:00 a.m. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Visiting hours will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 28th from 2:00-4:00 and 5:30-8:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations in Frank’s memory may be made to the Winchester Hospital Foundation, Center for Cancer Care, 611 Main St., Winchester, MA 01890.
Frank was the founder and former owner of Aluminum Age Inc. in North Reading.

Obituary and photo courtesy of the Nichols Funeral Home.