Victor P. Valente, 82, of Hyde Park, New York, formerly of Livingston, died on July 11.
He worked at Newark and La-Guardia Airports for American Airlines, starting in the freight department and eventually retiring as a passenger services supervisor. After retiring, he and his late wife, Victoria, moved to Hyde Park to help their daughter with her business.
Valente was born in Newark, where he attended East Side High School. He lived in Livingston and Naples, Florida, before moving to Hyde Park eight years ago.
Valente was predeceased by his wife, Victoria, and his sister and brother-in-law, Walter and Aurora MacFarlane. He is survived by his daughter, Valerie Valente, and her partner, Eric Miller; his sister, Aida Souza; and four nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Reilly Bonner Funeral Home, 801 D Street in Belmar.