Valentino Joseph Maynes was born in Antigua, British West Indies Island on March 23, 1961 to Edris Remy and Clarence Maynes. Valentino was the oldest brither to Marcellus Maynes. Growing up as a child, he was raised by his grandmother, Elizabeth Maynes and (Auntie) Leah Annie Sanchez. When Valentino moved to the United States with the family, he started his new journey of life in Wheaton, Maryland. He then met and married Patricia Allison as they parented four children and grandchildren.
He leaves to cherish his fond memories of three daughters Sophia Maynes-Wright, Sylvia Allison, Sandra Maynes, and one son Randy maynes. His aunt Demitria Nymya. His nine grandchildren Gillespie Simpson, Kenny Wallace, Briana Simpson, Cassandra Vassel, Tamar Wright, Da'Mara Maynes, Dylan Wright, Jafaia Simpson, and Myles Maynes, who kept him motivated and feeling young every day. Valentino was a very proud father and grandfather.