Edward J. Valentukonis

Ed was born in New Britain, CT on May 9, 1945, the son of the late Matthew Valentukonis and Anna (Albowicz) Valentukonis.

Ed is a graduate of Plainville High School class of 1963. He received his B.S. in Distributive Education and Masters in Business Education from Central Connecticut State University and his CAS in School Administration from Southern Connecticut State University. Ed began his teaching career at Danbury High School in 1968 retiring after 42 years as District Wide Coordinator of Business and Technology Education in 2008.

Throughout his career he was recognized for his academic leadership ability. Among his many accomplishments are: President of Connecticut Association of Distributive Education of Teachers, President of Business Education of Teachers, Recipient of Business Graduate of the Year Central Connecticut State University and Junior Achievement Educator of the Year. Ed was an avid golfer and member of Ridgebury Country Club. He also enjoyed bowling, kayaking, bicycling and cruising with his wife, family and friends. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Ed is survived by his wife of 21 years, Marie, and by daughters, Melissa (Mark) Hochreiter, Melanie (Brandon) Blynn, Melynda (Brian) Severino and grandchildren Brandon, Mirandon, Payton, Nina, Ellie, Paige and Colin. He is survived by his brother, Thomas and sister-in-law Sheila, niece, nephew and their families.

Mass for Celebration of Life will be held Friday, January 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 520 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut.

There will be no calling hours. Interment will be private at a later date.

The family would like to thank Dr. M. Cohenurem, hospital doctors, nurses and staff at Danbury Hospital 11th Floor along with Regional Hospice and Homecare caregivers.

Contributions may be made to Regional Hospice and Home Care, 30 Milestone Rd. Danbury, CT 06810 or St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 520 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877