Nicholas Steven Valenta Jr.

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