Giuseppe Valente, 83, of West Caldwell, died on September 16, 2018.

Relatives and friends are invited for visitation on Friday from 4-8 pm in the Shook-Farmer Funeral Home, 45 Roseland Ave., Roseland, NJ 07068.

A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday 10 am at St. Aloysius Church, Caldwell, NJ with entombment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ.

Condolences and memories may be shared at shookfarmer.com.

Born and raised in Mercoglaino Italy, he moved to the United States in 1961, residing in Montclair and settled in West Caldwell 48 years ago. For over 20 years, he owned and operated the restaurant at Bellclair Lanes. In his later years, he ran the concession at the Verona Park for 12 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing bocce ball with the club at Notre Dame Church in North Caldwell.

He is pre-deceased by his brother, Alberico Valente and, brother-in-law Elvio Venezio.

Surviving is his beloved wife of 56 years, Grace Mary Valente; devoted sons, Ralph, Joseph (Anna Maria) and, Al (Hilary); cherished grandchildren, Joseph, Joseph Michael, Stephen, Jeffery, Daniela, John Paul, Rachel, Alex and Katie; caring siblings, Carmela Valente Venezia, Antonio Valente (Carmelina) and Italo (Benedetta) Valente; sister-in-law Dora Valente. Also surviving are many extended relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the St. Jude Children''s Research Hospital, stjude.org.