Nicholas Steven Valenta Jr.
May 24, 1946 ~ October 21, 2024
Born in:
New York, New York
Resided in:
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Nicholas Steven Valenta, age 78, of Fort Lee, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. He was born on May 24, 1946, in New York, NY, to the late Nicholas and Anne (nee Dobsovits) Valenta.
Nicholas was the beloved husband of Margaret (nee Cancalosi) and a loving father to Jon Valenta and his wife Heather, Tara Valenta, and Lauren Valenta. He was also the proud grandfather of Devon, Ryan, and Camryn Valenta, who brought him immense joy.
A dedicated patriot, Nicholas served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture and went on to own and operate Valley Landscape, Inc. for 37 years, building a respected legacy in his field.
Nicholas had a passion for cooking, especially during family gatherings, and enjoyed traveling, playing golf, and sailboat racing at Fairview Lake, where he created many cherished memories.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lauren & Friends, Inc. P.O. Box 036 Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Nicholas will be deeply missed by his family and friends, who will remember him for his warmth, generosity, and love of life.
Visitation at the Valenta home on Saturday, October 26 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm
1500 Palisade Ave. Apt. 28B Fort Lee, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nicholas’s memory to:
Lauren & Friends, Inc.
P.O. Box 036
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Services
Memorial Visitation: October 26, 2024 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Valenta's Residence
1500 Palisades Avenue #28B
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
Best faux brother-in-law a man could have. God keep you Nick.
Nick was a great neighbor at Fairview we had many days golfing together at sky top ,many dinners with him and Marge in each other homes and going out for dinner,his cooking is missed. Joe
Our deepest condolences to my aunt Marge and the family. My precious memory of uncle Nick… Visiting you both with Steve and Jaden in PA, sipping red wine around that beautiful fire pit by the lake, enjoying the dinner uncle Nick prepared and catching up with family. He was a treasure and will be missed.
I did not know him, but based on the character of his daughter, I’m sure that he was a great man/father. Our deepest condolences to his family.
My heartfelt condolences to the Valenta family. Nick was a remarkable man whose generosity continues to touch my family in ways we will never forget. He had a calm presence and a unique ability to make people laugh, no matter the situation. His memory will live on, and he will always hold a special place in my heart. He will be deeply missed.