Carmen R. Valenti

Our dearest husband, stepfather, brother, and uncle left this world upon receiving last rites on June 13, 2021. Born in 1935 to Vincenzo and Jennie Lima Valenti, he lived in Bristol Borough until his marriage to his wife, Virginia, where they lived together in Bristol Township. Carmen was best friend to Virginia's first husband, George. He was proud of the time he served in the United States Army in Germany at the very beginning of the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge, he worked at Rohm and Haas until his retirement in 1995. At the age of 20, he joined Bristol's America's Hose, Hook and Ladder No. 2 as a firefighter and was their recording secretary. Because of his valor, he was honored as a lifelong member.He loved to travel, bowl, golf, and ride bikes with George and their group of friends for many years. When married, he and Virginia enjoyed traveling and gardening together. Always proud of his Italian heritage, and a religious man, he attended his beloved St. Ann's Church faithfully until July 2020 when walkers were banned. His devotion never waned, as his nephew administered Holy Communion to him at home. Carmen is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia; his stepchildren, Ginny (Gene) Cieszynski, George (Lisa) Fetch, James Fetch, and Ann Marie (Bruce) Massaro; his step grandchildren, Brian (Erin) Cieszynski, Sharyn (Noah) Freda, Susan Cieszynski (Adam Iacocca), Christopher (Jen) Fetch, Caitlin (Matt) Drum, James Fetch, Kristin Fetch, Mark (Courtney) Vengels, Gina Massaro, and 9 great grandchildren; his brother, Louis Valenti; close nephew, Larry Daniel, who actively participated in Carmen's life; his nieces, Sharon and Louann and their families. He is predeceased by his sister, Theresa Daniel.We wish you Godspeed Carmen, we thank you for taking care of our mother and for sharing your sincere love with her.Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, July 5th from 10 until 11 am at Saint Ann Church, 357 Dorrance Street, Bristol, where his funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 am. The Rite of Committal will be held in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

Memorial contributions in Carmen's name may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, 330 S. 9th Street, 3rd Floor, Neurology, Philadelphia, PA 19107