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(courtesy of Jon Andersen janderse@gmail.com
Grave marker for Tec/4 Salvatore Victor Valenti in the
Garden of Matthew in the Star of David Memorial Gardens, North
Lauderdale (Broward County), Florida "Sal" was
the well-known drummer in the 508th Band but put his drumsticks down when
the regiment went into combat. He was awarded
the Purple Heart for a wound sustained on 21 Sept 1944 in Holland and
then an Oak Leaf Cluster for a second wound on 31 Jan 1945 in Belgium |
 Eulogy
Items Read by Greg (last name unknown)
Sal was a good guy. We loved to talk for
hours, especially when we spoke about the 2nd world war. He lived
a very colorful life. I'll miss you. Goodbye my airborne
buddy
. - Greg
My Sal was a passing star that shone brightly in
my life. He was a kind and gentle person loved by all whom knew
him. May God rest his soul in peace. We will miss you.
- Your grateful and loving Niece Connie and Nephew Bob
I have been a friend of Sal for a good many years.
He was very easy to be friends with, as he was a quiet, gentle man.
I fell lucky to have been his friend.
- Anonymous
He was a Maître D at the 500 Club,. one of the most
finest [sic] restaurants in New York. When we met, he was at the
top of the fair with 400 people under him. Did $100 a plate
dinners for Governor Rockefeller. Played with all the big bands
and his favorite was Benny Goodman. During the 2nd World War he
had his own band in the army. He wrote music as a ghost writer for
many hit songs. He taught dancing and owned a dance studio.
He was a fabulous Harvest moon Ballroom dancer. He was my dance
partner through the years, loved going out and having fun playing in
Vegas. He lived life to the fullest.
- Anonymous
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Shared by Graham Lawson who wrote:
"I
have come across this Eulogy for Sal Valenti. (attached )
it was given to me some years ago by Sal's wartime
girlfriend Betty Smith (her surname was Claridge in wartime) just before
she passed away.
I have no other info on this item." |
