Lillian F. Valente

She was born on September 18, 1922, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and is the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Puccio) Campisi.

Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her beloved husband Ralph R. Valente, who passed away on September 18, 1989, her sister Marie Campisi, her brother Joseph J. Campisi who passed away on February 24, 2019, her loving son in law Vincent J. Valenti, who passed away on December 20, 1992, and many other family members and friends over the year whom she cherished deeply.

Survivors include her two beloved children Lillian M. Valenti of Leeds, N.Y., and Ralph Valente of East Amherst, N.Y., son in law James Simonis of East Amherst, N.Y. niece Arlene Merola of Las Vegas, Nevada, cousin Lydia LiCausi of New Jersey who was like a sister to her, many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. She also leaves behind her cherished “Granddaughter” Lillian’s beloved calico cat GiGi.

During her lifetime, Lillian was employed and retired at The New York Telephone Company as a telephone operator/bookkeeper. After retiring from The New York Telephone Company, she also was a bookkeeper for Richards Ambulance Service.

Lillian was a member of The Cairo American Legion Mohican Post - 983 Ladies Auxiliary, The Greene County Women’s League, and also a member of The Sacred Heart Church, Cairo.

Lillian loved gambling, cooking and reading.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, N.Y. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 10:00 A.M., at Sacred Heart Church, Mountain Avenue, Cairo, N.Y.

Interment will follow in the family plot of The St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Catskill, N.Y.

The family wishes to thank the staff of The Pines Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Catskill, N.Y., for their loving care during their Mom’s stay at The Pines. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.