Mr. Thomas C. Valenti's Obituary
Thomas C. Valenti, 86, of Parrish, FL, was called by God on September 20, 2010. He was born and raised in Tampa, FL, the last of twelve children. He joined the US Marine Corps in March, 1943 and served his country in World War II in the Central Pacific, participating in the Iwo Jima Campaign. He was discharged in January, 1946 from the Marine Aviation Unit as a Corporal- Aviation Temp and continued his commitment as a dedicated member of the Marine Corps League. The service taught him aircraft mechanics. Employed as a manager by National Airlines and Pan American Airways for over thirty years, he led with love. Tommy's great loves were his family, golf, and travelling. He will be missed greatly.
Cherishing happy memories are: wife of 63 years, Carmen; daughters, Cheryl Sawyer (Sydney), and Norma Jean Slocumb (Boe); grandsons, Kevin Michael Sawyer and Trey Thomas Slocumb; step-granddaughter, Daphne Abrams; sister, Lilly Gatto; brother, Sammy Valenti; and sister-in-law, Mercedes Lopez (Ronald Alward); three step-great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010: Visitation from 2:00 to 3:00, with a memorial service at 3:00 at Boza & Roel Funeral Home in Tampa, Florida. Internment services will be held at a later date at the Sarasota VA Cemetery with military color guard honors. Those wishing to participate may contact the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Angus R. Goss, det. 56, at Marine Corps League, 2612 N. Tampa St., Tampa FL 33602, for: Scholarship Fund; or, Bay Pines VA Voluntary Service, at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, P.O. Box 5005, Bay Pines, FL 33744, for: Benefit of Veterans at CLC West.. Boza & Roel Funeral Home
4730 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33603
(8130 877-7676
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