Valentino Michael Arena, peacefully passed in his 85th year at Woodhaven Long Term Care in Markham, Ontario in the afternoon of Thursday November 7th, 2024. Son of the late Philip and Lucietta Arena, beloved husband to Gail, proud father to Paul (Clare) and Nicole, grandfather to Julian and Naomi, and brother to Tony (Sheilah) and the late Angelo (Denny).

Born in Sudbury, Ontario on April 7th, 1939, he graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Philosophy. He met his wife Gail at university and they moved to Toronto in 1967 to start their lives together. Valentino was successful in his over 40 year career in the building industry, first as a Chief Estimator, and retiring as the Vice President of Marketing for an international manufacturing company. Valentino had a passion for family, food, travel, design, and building. His sense of humour will be fondly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to experience.
Rest in peace Valentino...your memory lives on.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Alzheimer's Society at https://alzheimer.ca