Joseph Paul Valeriote

Passed away at the Hamilton General Hospital on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Joe Valeriote in his 98th year was the beloved husband of the late Norma (Hasler) Valeriote (1994). In recent years, he was a loving companion to Mary Dinsdale. He was the loving father of Paul (Debbie), Rick (Connie), Gayle (Kelly), Nancy (Matt) and Lynne.

Proud grandfather of Jenn, Vince, Geoff, Evan, Chris, and Nick Valeriote, Daniel Ferrari, Justin and Alana Haskett and 11 great grandchildren.

Predeceased by his son Ronnie (1961), his daughter-in-law Brenda, sister Vickie, brothers Dee, Tony and Jerry, and his parents Vincent and Maria Valeriote.

Survived by many nieces and nephews. Loved by friends of many years.

Community service was important to Joe. He was an active fundraiser and committee member for successful initiatives such as capital campaigns for St. Joseph’s and Guelph General hospitals, and the River Run Centre. Joe was passionate about his 57-years of membership in the Rotary Club of Guelph, and spoke proudly of Rotary’s achievements through the Polio Plus Campaign, which helped to eradicate polio around the world. He valued fellowship a great deal and enjoyed his weekly Wednesday lunches with the ROMEO luncheon club. Joe was also an avid golfer and was particularly pleased with his “hole-in-one” on the ninth hole at Cutten Fields on July 5th, 2007.

He was the founder and owner of Silcofab Limited, which he started in 1960 on York Road in Guelph. Joe was a skilled Tool and Die Maker, and he used those skills to build a very successful business which processed Silicone Rubber for customers in the Appliance and Aerospace Industries. He played a significant role in 1965 in the development of an expandable Silicone boot that was used to keep the antenna of NASA’s Gemini spacecraft dry and functional during splash down. He was respected by his customers for his honesty, technical skills, and his genuine interest in being of service to them. He carried this positive attitude over to his personal relationships and always had a smile and a kind word when he met you.

Joe led by example. His children and grandchildren have been greatly influenced by his many accomplishments. He has provided guidance to his children and grandchildren on how to live a successful and meaningful life.

Resting at the Gilbert Macintyre & Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel 1099 Gordon St., Guelph, on Monday, January 8, 2024, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John’s Church 45 Victoria Rd N., Guelph on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Cremation. A reception will follow the Mass in the funeral home Fellowship Lounge.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Trudy MacLean, the doctors and 4th floor nursing staff at Guelph General Hospital, and the doctors and 7th floor nursing staff at Hamilton General Hospital, who provided Joe with great care and compassion.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Food 4 Kids, The Guelph Food Bank or to St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Donation cards are available at the funeral home or online at