Harry E. Valentino

Harry E. Valentino, 93, of Canton, OH, formerly of Lattavo Dr., New Castle, died Friday morning, December 12, 2008 at the Regency Health Care Center in Canton, OH. He was born September 6, 1915 in New Castle, PA a son of the late Joseph and Francis (Crisci) Valentino. Harry met the love of his life, Lousie (Toscano) Valentino, when he was 16 and she was 13. They married 10 years later, on October 14, 1940, and remained a loving couple for the next 68 years, Louise survives in Canton, OH. Mr. Valentino was an Army veteran of World War II serving as a Squad Leader in the Infantry in Germany, France and Belgium. For his service he received 3 Bronze Stars for his involvement in the Battle of the Bulge and other battles in Central Europe. Harry was the co-owner of C&H Market in New Castle for 35 years and Valentino’s Meat Market in Croton for 15 years. He also worked at Golden Hill Nursing Home and was in charge of purchasing for 14 years. Mr. Valentino was a member of the St. Camillus Church in New Castle and St. Michaels Church in Canton, the Eagles Club, Knights of Columbus, Italian Sons and Daughters of America, and the VFW. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and playing cards. Harry loved life and people and he enriched the lives of all who came in contact with him. He loved God and family with all of his heart and soul.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Joseph P. Valentino, Esq. of Hermitage, PA and Harry N. Valentino of Canton, OH, two sisters, Mary Cagno and Jane Cagno both of Hermitage, PA, six grandchildren, Lisa Newmeyer, Traci Valentino, Roslyn Ellerbusch, Roxanne Valentino/Burval, Nicholas Valentino and Rachel Valentino and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jeanne Rose Valentino, five brothers, Ralph, Frank, Anthony, James and Tony Valentino and one sister, Theresa Fazzone.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15, 2008 from 5 pm to 8 pm at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Ave., New Castle, PA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 10:00 am at St. Camillus Church in New Castle. Father Phil Farrell of St. Camillus Church will officiate. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30 am. Burial will be in Castle View Memorial Gardens. The New Castle Area Honor Guard will perform Military Funeral Rites at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or the Shenango Valley Children’s Transplant Fund, c/o First National Bank of Hermitage, PA.