To the Valeff Family
Man, I'm so bummed for you guys.
Your mom and dad will always be a significant hallmark in my life. A hallmark that I will never forget and will always cherish. From our whiffle ball games in the Spring and Summer, to snowmobiling during the Great Blizzard of 77, to late night Uno games, to Glen driving my VW Bug, and many other wonderful memories. Your family was a large part of my life growing up. And I owe so much to Aunty Bev and Uncle Bill for their open hearted acceptance of this rough around the edges kid and for showing me another side of how families should be.
I will play Uno tonight with shortbread cookies and a cup of hot tea... and I will cry. Aunty Bev and Uncle Bill are together again... sometimes the waiting seems So Long, which is why I never say Good Bye.
So Long Aunty Bev!
Most Sincerely, Humbly, and Respectfully,
Roger and the Chicklets
Please take a moment to read this obituary:

VALEFF, BEVERLY (BACCARI), 78, passed away peacefully at her home of 43 years on January 10th. She had been the wife of the late William Valeff, Sr. for 46 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Enrico and Anna (Cataldo) Baccari. She grew up as one of eight children in the Eagle Park section of Providence, graduated from Central High School and worked outside the home as a seamstress. Beverly was a communicant of St. Edward's/St. Anthony Parish and enjoyed spending the cold weather months in Florida with her twin sister, Anna, along with other family and friends. She will be remembered for her everlasting smile and for her gentleness and kindness. Her greatest pleasure in life was her sharing of countless cups of tea and coffee with friends and family alike as they crowed around her kitchen table. She was the devoted mother of Glen J. Valeff of North Providence and William J. Valeff, Jr and his wife Sonya of Chicago, IL; cherished sister of Jenny Fede of Cranston, Anna Cooper of Punta Gorda, FL, Claire Bernardo of Providence, Harry Baccari of Providence, Louis Baccari of North Providence and the late Anthony and Philip Baccari. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, 5-8 p.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 9:15 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, followed by a graveside burial in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Hospice Program, VNA of Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886.
pontarellimarinofunerals.com
Published in The Providence Journal on January 12, 2012
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