Valmont Felix Berube

Valmont (Sam) F. Berube, 87, of Southington, beloved husband of Verla (Jandreau) Berube, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family. “Sam” as he was known by, was born on May 4, 1935, in Daigle, ME and was the son of the late Midas and Melvina (Morin) Berube. While living in Maine, he was a lumberjack for 20 years before moving to Connecticut with his family. He then was employed by The General Electric Company in Plainville, retiring in 1996. Valmont was a proud veteran of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He also was a member of the American War Veterans, Post 26 of Bristol and also of the Calander House in Southington. In his spare time, “Sam” loved to go hunting, fishing, playing cards and joking with his family and friends. He also loved to eat! Besides his wife of 61 years, Valmont is survived by his four children, Janice Johnson and her husband Mark of Bristol, Clifton Berube and Kevin Berube both of Bristol and Beverly Wrobel and her husband Mike of Arizona. He was also the proud grandfather of nine grandchildren and great-grandfather of nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Valmont is now reunited with his eleven siblings in Heaven, who were waiting for him when he arrived. A Mass of Christian Burial for Valmont will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 9:15 AM from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington, CT 06489 and at 10:00 AM in Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St, Plantsville, CT 06479. Burial with military honors, will follow in the State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane Middletown, CT 06457. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675. To leave an online condolence or for directions, please visit www.dellavecchiasouthington.com.