Valentino A. Ianetti Jr.
Valentino Antonio Ianetti Jr. passed away at Kindred Hospital in Dover, NJ, on April 9, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1950 in Newark, NJ, to the late Valentino Ianetti Sr. and Maria DiSarno Ianetti.
He was predeceased by his wife Pamela; son Gabriel; granddaughter Morgan Elizabeth; and brother Joseph. He is survived by his sister Valerie; daughter Christina Soule; son Valentino III; seven grandchildren: Briana Marie, Jillian Nicole, Danica Faith, Kenneth Michael, Kaitlyn, McKenna, and Madison; and great- grandson Grayson Matthew.
Valentino served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1971. In 1972, he met and married Pamela Peugh, the redheaded love of his life. His primary occupation was carpentry. After retirement, Val was a dedicated volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and enjoyed helping countless friends. He was a committed Christian; exuberant cook; avid motorcyclist, fisherman, and gun club member; and a loyal friend who will be dearly missed.
A memorial will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 11 to noon at the church where Valentino worshiped: Abundant Life Community Church, 21 Cherry Tree Bend Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
For those wishing to leave online condolences, please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
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Lise Greene says
April 17, 2024 at 4:57 pmValentino, my favorite wise-guy: I appreciate and miss you so very much. As I write, the scent of eggplant parm comes from the kitchen. Although I used your recipe, nothing I cook will ever match the delicious meals you made. Mark and I also have many tangible reminders of your talent and generosity such as our wishing well, deck railings and divider, built-in bedroom closets, printer cabinet … and Sunset Lodge sign. When you took your last breath, in peace with your children by your side, the sun was setting in quiet beauty and I looked at the sign. You will forever be in the sunsets for me, dear friend. XO Lise
Mark Bippes says
April 17, 2024 at 8:25 pmI met Valentino in the late ’90s when he was helping Bill MacGray prepare footings for The Lord’s Oasis Lighthouse at Budd Lake Chapel. This began a long-term friendship among the three of us that involved lots of building and Christian fellowship.
When I moved to North Carolina in 2000 to do flood relief work for Habitat For Humanity, Val would visit (sometimes for extended periods) and mentor me in various building practices. His tutelage in construction skills enabled me to help equip numerous other Habitat volunteers to do the work we both loved. In North Carolina, as the only white men in an all Black church, we two northerners were joyfully embraced.
Valentino assisted with numerous projects at my Lake Hopatcong home. Together we helped out many friends and worked with the Fuller Center in Indianapolis. We both enjoyed camping, fishing, canoeing, sailing, and square dancing. Bible studies were a staple in our times together.
Valentino: Thanks for being a special friend and mentor. I’m frequently reminded of you as I look around our home. I love you, Val!
JOAN NANCY DI SARNO-BESSON says
April 19, 2024 at 5:03 pmMY DEAR NEPHEW, NO MORE LONG DISTANCE PHONE CALLS. NOW OUR CONVERSATION WILL BE THRU PRAYERS.
AUNT JOAN
Christina So you le says
April 22, 2024 at 3:37 pmDad, I will always miss you and think of you daily. I wish life could have gone differently for all of us. But, God had a different plan for us and knew we could handle our path. Until we meet again, I love you daddy.
Your daughter,
Christina
The Keens says
April 24, 2024 at 1:03 amIt was our pleasure to get to know Valentino. He and his hot tea were always at our square dances. He even shared some with me. I will not divulge his ‘secret’ tea ingredient but will always remember that. 🙂 Sending our condolences to the entire Ianetti family. Victor & Lea Keen / Reelers Squaredance Club
Lise says
April 9, 2025 at 4:37 amOne year ago today you left us, Val. I miss you still – forever will.
Lise
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