Joseph A Valentine

Joseph A. Valentine, born Feb. 23, 1942, peacefully passed away at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's, on Sat. June 22, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Fern (nee Neuhauser). He proudly attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School where he was a stand-out athlete and student, and went on to graduate from The Ohio State University. He led a successful business career, eventually retiring from AEP as VP of Information Systems and Technologies. Joe volunteered for numerous charity and civic organizations, and also spent many years coaching youth athletics. His greatest legacy was the love that he had for his family. Survived by wife of 49 years, Judith (nee Sullivan); children, Joseph (Kelley), Patrick (Lori), Mark, Teresa (TJ), and Christopher; daughter-in-law, Theresa Sauter Valentine; grandchildren, Madeline, Joseph, Aidan, Gracie, Maggie, August, Evie, Ellie, Sullivan, and Scarlett; and siblings, Nancy, John (Jo), Tony (Phyllis), and Nick (Karen);along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., Columbus, Oh 43229. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Friday, June 28, 2019 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1300 Urban Dr., Columbus, Oh 43229. Fr. Tom Petry, Celebrant. Contributions may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church, Charity Newsies, 4300 Indianola Ave., Columbus, Oh 43214, or a donation of your choice in his honor.

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