Robert J. Valente, age 68, Oak Forest resident, formerly of Calument City and Roseland, passed away suddenly Saturday morning, July 8. Knights of Columbus 4th Degree – Coronata Council. Retired Purchasing Agent for I.C./Canadian National Railroad. Husband for 42 years to Charmaine, nee Cavaliere; father to Anne Valente, Christopher (Joy) Valente and Curt (Monika) Valente; grandfather to Angelina and Katrina Valente; brother of Dina Valente, Irma (Sam) McGarel and John (Lucille) Valente; beloved uncle, friend, co-worker and neighbor. Loyal companion of his black Labrador Flash “Cooch”. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights, on Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 8:45 a.m., to St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Calumet City. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-481-9230.
