VALENTI, Sam J, 73, of Wesley Chapel, FL, passed away November 25, 2017. Sam was predeceased by his parents Salvatore & Adeline Valenti and is survived by his brother, Wayne Valenti and his family. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired machinist from the University of South Florida. He enjoyed designing and fabricating many interesting items from useful gadgets and tools to beautiful sculptures. He was a devoted caretaker for his rescue dog, Foxy. Sam had a warm, genuine soul and will be missed greatly. He will live on in our hearts forever. Visitation will be Friday, December 1, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with funeral service to begin at 2:00 p.m., both at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, 2323 W Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Sam's name to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
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December 13, 2017
Dr. Jermaine Kennedy
Sam,
You were a true friend and like a second older brother always providing me positive advice on life. You were instrumental in helping so many graduate students accomplish their M.S. and Ph.D's at the University of South Florida by fabricating custom one of one designed scientific devices. While in graduate school you always offered to help me with auto repairs and let me use your shop tools at your home. You were a true unselfish man that always was willing to help others.I will miss our monthly hour long telephone conversations on current events and your great blasts from the past stories about your parents, childhood friends, your brother, aunt, cousins and the military. Rest in peace my good friend you will truly be missed.
December 1, 2017
Ray & Vi Martinez
Sam, you were so extremely special to us. You were friends with Ray for so long? Starting at Phillip Shore and ending up at USF. You were so excited to buy your new SUV. Also, when you worked so hard to find the perfect dog. You did, "Foxy". You so enjoyed her. We will miss you, your phone calls and your emails. Rest In Peace.
December 1, 2017
Dody McRae
Sam, I was honored to have you as a friend and was always in awe of your ability to solve our problems. You will be missed.
November 30, 2017
Larry VanDyke
Sam, we have been friends since our high school years at Brewster. Karla and I will miss you at our alumni lunches. Rest in peace, my friend.
November 30, 2017
Tom Richard
Sam,we have not seen you in almost 30 years. But you and Wayne have always
been in our hearts,remembered as gentle
and loving. I treasure your friendship
and share your brotherhood as a Vet.
November 27, 2017
Friend
Linda Brewer
Sam you were a sweetheart and a good friend and I will miss you. I will miss your phone calls asking me computer questions especially about FB. RIP my friend.
November 27, 2017
johnny salgado
RIP sam, you were one of my best friends and i will miss you.
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