Albert (“Al”)

May 16, 2020

Albert (“Al”) Emil Vallerie Jr, 85, a resident of Venice, FL passed away May 16, 2020 from a short battle with cancer. Al was the eldest son of the late Albert E Vallerie Sr and Myrtle Mahoney of Norwalk, CT. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his four children: Debra Wojtowicz of Venice, FL and formerly Bethel, CT; Michael Vallerie of Venice, FL and Williamsburg, FL; Stephen Vallerie of North Port, FL and formerly Roxbury, CT; Diane Improta of Venice, FL and Brookfield, CT; nine grandchildren, Megan Vallerie, Amy Vallerie, Sara Vallerie, Ellen Vallerie, Michael Vallerie Jr., Christopher Improta, Andrew Improta, Rachel Vallerie and Laura Vallerie and seven greatgrandchildren.

Al was predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years and mother of his children, Lillian

Gell and granddaughter, Melissa Wojtowicz. Al found love a second time with his wife of 15 years, Edith Maguire.

Al was a graduate of Norwalk High School (class of ‘53) and Rutgers University and was a longtime resident of Norwalk and Wilton, CT, having also resided in Edison, NJ, and Highland Beach, FL. Al began his career in the transportation industry as a terminal manager at Vallerie Transportation Service and later built and managed his own business, Equip Corporation, a storage company located in New Milford, CT and formerly Norwalk, CT.

A celebration of life will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Farley Funeral Home in Venice, Florida is handling the arrangements. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.farleyfuneralhome. com.