obituary

Valentino A. Balducci

Mon, 12/26/2016 - 9:15am

Valentino A. Balducci, 86, of Boothbay Road, Edgecomb died Dec. 21, 2016 at his residence.

He was born in Framingham, Massachusetts on Sept. 25, 1930, the son of Primo and Anna Balducci. Valentino was married to Marilyn Banks in May of 1950.

Valentino entered the United States Army. He began a career with the General Electric and retired from Timex Corporation in Ashland, Massachusetts. After retiring, Valentino and Marilyn moved to Edgecomb in 1984 where he worked at the YMCA.

Valentino enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sharing stories and taking them out to eat. He frequently traveled to New Hampshire to watch University of New Hampshire field hockey games. At home, Valentino could often be found enjoying Turner Classic Movies and giving treats to his favorite dog friends.

He was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn D. Balducci on Aug. 16, 1991.

Valentino is survived by two sons, Lon Balducci and his wife Geri of Milford, Massachusetts and Gary Balducci and his wife Donna of Edgecomb; one daughter, Robin Balducci of Durham, New Hampshire; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Burial will be at North Edgecomb Cemetery in Edgecomb at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, Philanthropy Dept—Attn: Meaghan McNamara, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102.

Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.