Valente, Robert Francis of Arlington passed August 5th. Beloved husband of Carol A. (Melnichuk) Valente. Devoted Father of Debra Valente of New Hampshire, Cheryl Fuller and husband Leo of Redlands California, Salvatore Valente and wife Helen of Wakefield, Paula Kindle and husband Brandon or Arlington. Loving "Papa" of Kimberly, Bianca, Kristine, Angela, Taylor, Corrina, Gina, Alexandria, Sydney, and Robert. Great Papa to Brock, Elizabeth, Giuliana, and Gabriella. And Uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Originally from Cambridge predeceased by parents, Alessandro and Inez Valente, and brothers Salvatore, Fiorello, Richard, Donald, James, and Joseph and sisters, Mary, Leanna, Raffaela, and Alexandria.

Lifetime member of Carpenters Union, Local 327. Relatives and friends are welcome to visit in the DeVito Funeral Home, 1145 Mass Ave., Arlington Monday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 am with a funeral mass to commence at 11:30 am at Saint Agnes Church. Interment to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. Please visit devitofuneralhome.com to send an online condolence.