Bruno Valente, a longtime resident of the West End of New Rochelle, died on December 3, 2008. He was 89.

Mr. Valente was born on January 5, 1919 in Serra San Bruno, Italy to the late John and Josephine (Tassone) Valente. He worked in construction for many years before his retirement and was a member of local 60. He was a former member of the Casa Calabria.

He is survived by his brother Joseph Valente and his wife Angela and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife the former Assunta Mamone and two sisters Angelina Giangotti and Carmela Timpano.

Visiting hours will be Friday 5-9 pm at Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Beauchamp Chapel Inc. 16 Shea Pl. New Rochelle. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday 9:30 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, New Rochelle. Entombment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery.