Marco "Mark" Valente Jr.

May 7, 1927 - July 31, 2020

Marco “Mark” Valente Jr. passed away suddenly on July 31, 2020 at the age of 93 in Shelby Township. He was born on May 7, 1927 to Marco and Matilde (La Ricca) Valente in Detroit. He was a proud graduate at U of D High School. He became a dedicated board member of Cleary University and received an honorary Doctorate Degree. He served his country in the Navy. After the military, Marco continued to pursue his career and became the founder of Valente’s Formal Wear in Detroit back in the 1950’s. He was dedicated to his faith and a was a lifetime Rotarian for over 50 years. Beloved husband of over 18 loving years to Helen (Scarchilli Maniaci). Loving step- father of Kathy (Ed) Burzynski, Leonard Maniaci, Laura (Erik) Johnson, Mary (Michael) Garofalo and Frank (Jennifer) Maniaci. Proud and loving grandfather of Joe, Steve (Simren), Matt (Cassie), Adrianne, Justin, Maria, Michael, Jeff (Kathy), Jaclyn (Joey), Joe (Shannel), Kate, Erika, Madison, Marissa, Noah and the late Tony. Dear great grandpa of several great grandchildren. Marco has four sons, Dean, Richard, James and the late Mark III. Loving sister of the late Flora. Dear cousin of Dorothy (Gene) Ignasiak. During Marco’s lifetime he established friendships with many and will be missed by his family and friends. Marco’s funeral service will be on Thursday, August 6, 2020, family and friends may gather at 9:30 a.m. until a 10:00 a.m. Memorial Mass at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 18201 Twenty-Three Mile Rd. (Macomb Twp.) Facial Mask are required in the church. Entombment of cremains will take place privately at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be accepted to the Macomb Ritual Team.