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Elizabeth Valenze

March 11, 1930 - May 1, 2023

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Visitation
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 |
Thursday 5/4, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 |
Thursday 5/4, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

service

Service
Community United Methodist Church
100 Park Blvd.
Massapequa , New York 11758
516-541-7008 |
Friday 5/5, 10:00 am

cemetery

Cemetery
Pinelawn Memorial Park
2030 Wellwood Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631) 249-6100 |
Friday 5/5

Elizabeth, aka Betty, Valenze passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of May 1, 2023.

Betty was born on March 11, 1930 in Newburgh, NY to Ray and Millie Hutton.  She married Ernest Valenze in 1951 and together they raised a family of 7 children: Claude (Sheryl), Bill (Diane), Dianne (Jim), Michael (Ann), Gina (the late Danil), John (Tammy) and Peter (Marlo).  They had 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Betty graduated from SUNY Albany and became a schoolteacher in South Bethlehem, NY where she met her future husband.  In 1956, they moved to Long Island and raised their family at 1 Oak Place in Massapequa.

Betty was a very active member of the Community United Methodist Church in Massapequa.  She was a nursery school teacher, helped run the thrift shop, participated in prayer groups, helped organize special events and prepared refreshments after Sunday services.  The church was her second family.

Betty loved her life at Oak Place and raised her children in a neighborhood where everyone watched over each other.  Summer block parties were a tradition and cocktail parties occurred often.  She enjoyed playing bridge and traveling throughout the US and Europe with her friends.

Betty and Ernie enjoyed their retirement years spending time with their grandchildren and visiting family on both coasts.  They hosted Saturday night dinners at 1 Oak for over 40 years.

Betty will always be remembered for having a smile on her face and seeing the positive in everybody and everything.  Despite her large family she always had time for anyone who needed it.  She was truly the sweetest lady you could ever know.

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Visitation
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 | Map
Thursday 5/4, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 | Map
Thursday 5/4, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Service
Community United Methodist Church
100 Park Blvd.
Massapequa , New York 11758
516-541-7008 | Map
Friday 5/5, 10:00 am
Cemetery
Pinelawn Memorial Park
2030 Wellwood Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631) 249-6100 | Map
Friday 5/5

Elizabeth, aka Betty, Valenze passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of May 1, 2023. Betty was born on March 11, 1930 in Newburgh, NY to Ray and Millie Hutton.  She married Ernest Valenze in 1951 and together they raised a family of 7 children: Claude (Sheryl), Bill (Diane), Dianne (Jim), Michael (Ann), GinaContinue Reading

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Frankie Valenze left a message on May 4, 2023:
I miss you grandma. I will see you in the paradise. Love Frankie.
Vicki De Groat left a message on May 4, 2023:
So many wonderful memories of your family and ours all throughout our childhood! I can see Betty laughing when Scott would burst through the door and head for "his" chair, laughing as Ernie teased him. My fondest memory: pre-wedding jitters and the bakery won't make a brownie cake. Sulking, I dismiss a cake altogether. Betty put her hand on my arm and said, "How about I bake a tray for the bridal table?" Problem solved! She baked it in a heart shaped tine (of course) with the recipe attached which read: "You're a married woman. You can make your own brownies now!" Her wedding gift: Stuffed rag dolls of the groom, complete with mustache, and the bride with her long brown hair. Treasures!
Louis Cioffi left a message on May 4, 2023:
Wonderful person will be missed by all who knew her...
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Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Amanda dreger left a message on May 4, 2023:
Oh Betty you are going to be missed dearly! You are one of the sweetest, most gentle souls. It was a pleasure knowing you, it’s so sad to say goodbye so until I see you again Betty !! Love Amanda, John & Thea.
Mary Jo Agresta DuPrey left a message on May 3, 2023:
Mrs Valenze made the BEST chocolate chip cookies on the planet and I was a little girl she’d send extra with Gina to grade school for me cause she knew how much I loved them. I always felt loved by her as if I was one of her own. She had a huge heart and included all of us in it. Bless her. So kind. So gentle. So loving.
Bonnie Farello left a message on May 3, 2023:
Our hearts go out to the entire Valenze family! Mom had a long beautiful life, may she rest in prace.Love, The Farello Family
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Anonymous left a message on May 3, 2023:
Dear Bill & Diane, So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and the family while remembering your Mom.With love & heartfelt condolences
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ROMAINE, JOHN AND FORD OF PORT JEFF left a message on May 3, 2023:
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Touching Tribute Spray was purchased for the family of Elizabeth Valenze by ROMAINE, JOHN AND FORD OF PORT JEFF. Send Flowers
Peggy Racine left a message on May 3, 2023:
Betty, you will be missed. You gave us so much…the love that you shared, a fine example of a good life led…many cherished memories that will remain in our hearts and minds. Betty, you will be remembered! - Peggy Racine
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Loren left a message on May 2, 2023:
Betty, The time I got to spend with you will be forever cherished. Thank you for the love and kindness that you shared with me, even in our limited time together. I will forever be thankful for the time we spent together, and will cherish you and your loved ones, throughout, and past this difficult time.
Anonymous left a message on May 2, 2023:
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Carol left a message on May 2, 2023:
Days are long since you went away, I think about you all through the day, My buddy, my buddy, no buddy quite so true. Miss your voice, the touch of your hand, Just long to know that you understand, My buddy, my buddy, your buddy misses you. Carol
Your Friends/Neighbors from Massachusetts Ave left a message on May 2, 2023:
Our Deepest Condolences. Sorry for your loss, may Gods Blessings be you and your Family.
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Alex Dreger and Stephanie Wong left a message on May 2, 2023:
With our heartfelt condolences
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Anonymous left a message on May 1, 2023:
With Deepest Sympathy
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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