Jose R. Valentin, 82, of East Hartford, beloved husband for 54 years of Carmen (Fuentes) Valentin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Puerto Rico on July 6, 1937, he was the son of the late David Valentin and Hipolita (Bonilla) Valentin and had lived in East Hartford for more than 50 years. Jose worked as a machinist at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for many years. He loved working on cars in his spare time and was a lover of birds and all animals. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he will be forever missed by his devoted wife Carmen; four children, David Viera and wife Judy, Nelson Viera, Ignacio Viera and Marilyn Viera, as well as many adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, one sister and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Funeral services will begin Friday (January 24) at 9 a.m. at the D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Rose Church, 33 Church Street, East Hartford. Burial will be in Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral chapel. To share a memory of Jose with his family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.
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