Nathan Valenti
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Nathan Valenti

  • November 13, 2011
  • Benton Harbor, Michigan
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“Every time I came home I always went over to see him. Over the years I had very good visits with him and I would call him regular from Texas. I...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: dominick valenti - lake jackson, TX

“What an honor it was for me to be able to take care of Nate. I will forever have wonderful memories of him. My thought and prayers to the family. ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Maria Bailey - Coloma, MI

“Dear John and Family, Diane and I are sorry that you lost such a wonderful man from your lives. Having recently lost the last of our parents we...Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: John Revitte - East Lansing, MI

“Dear Valenti Family, We were so sorry to hear that your Dad had passed away this week. We work @ the St. Joseph Senior Center for the monthly foot...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Jane Sherwin RN - Berrien Springs, MI

“Dear Friends, Know of our sincere sympathy in your loss. I had the honor of celebrating Mom(Ruth's) Service in 2008. Our prayers go with your "loved...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Fr. Bill Jacobs - Benton Harbor, MI

“An excellent worker and fellow employee,,,,,I never was concerned with his work ethics....a great man and American....as a Supervisor, I respected...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Guinn Hill - Benton Harbor, MI

“Dear Lori, Tom and family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. We appreciated sharing those times with your folks at the lake so much and had even,...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Karen and Richard Penhallegon - MI

“Dear Valenti Family, We are sorry for your loss. We knew Mr. Valenti as a kind, quiet spoken gentleman. It was very interesting to read about...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Robert Bava

“We pray for you with the loss of your family member. May God Bless you with peace and understanding for life's blessing for Nathan Valenti in joining...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Dina & Dan McPherson - Dallas, TX

“To all the Valenti Family, I am so very sorry for the passing of Nate, what a great friend and neighbor. The last few months I tried to make a point...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Matt Kella - kalamazoo, MI


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Nathan Valenti, 85, of Benton Harbor, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Fr. William Jacobs Jr. officiating. Entombment will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Senior Nutrition or Hospice at Home. Those wishing to share a memory or sign the guest book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.

Mr. Valenti was born November 23, 1925 in Riverside, Michigan to Dominick and Elizabeth (Mammina). He served his country in the United States Army during World War Two from 1944 until 1946 receiving a bronze star, victory medal and a German occupation medal. On July 29, 1950 he married Ruth (Waldo) Valenti in Eau Claire. Nathan worked for Whirlpool for 38 years and was a member of the International Association of Machinists Local 1918.

Mr. Valenti is survived by his two sons Victor (Rosa) Valenti of Shelby Twp., MI. and John (Cynthia) Valenti of Laingsburg MI; two daughters Susan (Michael) Single of Lachine, MI and Lori (Thomas) O'Malley of Scotts, MI; eight grandchildren Anthony Valenti, Vittoria Valenti, Dean Valenti, Megan Single, Nathan Single, Natalie Single, Kevin (Amanda) O'Malley and Kristin O'Malley, also survived by sisters Louise Hawkins of Eau Claire and Dian (Richard) Harris of Benton Harbor.

In addition to his parents, Nathan was preceded in death by his wife Ruth; brother Ben Valenti and sister Mary Howard