On February 10, Valentin Armando Melendreras entered into his eternal rest with his loving wife and devoted daughter by his side. A proud native of West Tampa, Valentin worked for the city of Tampa for forty-two years. Born from both Spanish and Mexican decent, he enjoyed traveling with his wife to visit his family abroad. A lover of music he would go to any length to proudly watch his daughter sing. He is preceded in death by his father, Valentin Melendreras and his mother, Sara (Morgado) Melendreras; and his step-son, Michael Gonzalez. He is survived by his loving wife, Darline Melendreras; daughter, Melanie Rose Gennaro (Nick); and five beautiful grandchildren whom he adored: Private First Class Savion Nuscis of the United States Army, Sira Nuscis, Dominic Nuscis, Isabella Gennaro and Isaac Gennaro. A celebration of life for Valentin will take place at 12pm on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home of Brandon; family will receive guests at 11am.