Angeline “Angie” Cerra Valone, age 97, of Warren, PA died on Saturday, April 9, 2016
after a brief illness. She was born in Warren to the late Phillip and Rose Colica Cerra, and has
resided her entire life in Warren. She owned and operated the former Angie’s Beauty Salon and
later was a co-owner with her husband James of Valone Shoe Store. Angie was a member of
Holy Redeemer Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a volunteer with the
Warren General Hospital, a member of the Conewango Valley Country Club, the Warren Senior
Center, and a 70+ year member of the Women’s Club of Warren. Angie was an avid bridge
player and achieved the status of Senior Life Master of Bridge Playing.
She is survived by her children Dr. Ross J. Valone of Des Moines, IA; Rosemary Wright
and her husband, Ronald, of Blossvale, NY; Phyllis French and her husband, Brian, of
Gettysburg, PA; Carol Ann Adams and her husband, Jeff, of Palmyra, VA; Patricia Tata and her
husband, James, of Westfield, NJ. She is also survived by her sister Stella Vrenna of Lady Lake,
FL; 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Angie was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Valone
whom she married May 25, 1946 in Warren, PA. Her late siblings include infant brother John
Cerra, August “Gus” Cerra, Orlando Cerra, Sylvia Trusso, and Helen Cerra.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA
on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM where a vigil service will be conducted
at 3:45 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Church, 11
Russell Street, Warren, PA., on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. James G.
Gutting officiating. Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Jamestown, NY. Those
wishing to make memorial donations may do so to the American Heart Association or a charity
of their choice. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Ross, Rosemary,Ron, Phyllis,Brian, Carol, Jeff, Patty, Ron and families…
Thinking of you all and keeping you all close in love and prayer…
Love,
Sylvia Ann & David
To the Valone family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.
Strong, beautiful, intelligent and loving are just a few words that come to mind immediately when I think of Mrs. Valone.
I hope that the entire family is comforted with the thought that a more blessed and full life than your mother lived would surely be the exception.
May she rest in peace and in the comfort of the man she so loved as well as the Lord she served.
Jack Andrew Hunter
So sorry to hear of Aunt Angie’s passing. Thinking of you all during this time. Cherish the wonderful memories and take comfort to know that she is with your dad now.
Love,
Kristen, Brent and family
Dear Rosemary and Family,
Sincere sympathy to each of you. There’s a hole in your hearts that will never be filled; however, may you find comfort in knowing that your beloved Mother is at peace in Heaven.
May memories of the laughter and love shared with her bring you peace. Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared, and the love they brought into our lives.
Her legacy is enriched by the love, support, and wonderful experiences you shared with one another. You are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Maureen Dourney
I was so sorry to hear of your mothers passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Sharon
Rosemary and family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Never easy to lose your Mom even at an advanced age. I am sure you know your luck in being born into a wonderful family with great and supportive parents. Many fond memories on which to look back. Thinking of you at this difficult time, and offering my condolences. May the prayers and support of your many friends comfort you at this trying time.
John Killian
The Valones became our Warren Family, after Mom and Ange were roommates when Jerry and Carol were born. Ange was my Confirmation sponsor, which meant so much to me! We are always too young to lose our Mom. I am glad you had yours for as long as you did.
My deepest sympathies to the family in the loss of your dear Mother. She was a wonderful person and was greatly loved by all who knew her.
Rob and I wish to send our heartfelt sympathy to the Valone family. Your beautiful mother will be missed by so many! Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
To the Valone family:
The circle of life brings many things. It all centers the gifts of emotions and feelings. Things like love, life, care, success, disappointments, hope, growth, loss, changes, memories. The circle remains unbroken because bits and pieces show up in all of us and certainly in our memories. Best wishes for fond memories
Terry and Kathryn Barton.
Your mom will always have a special place in my heart. She always had a smile on her face and such a positive outlook to life. We always looked forward to her visits to NJ. She leaves behind a wonderful family legacy. It will be easy to keep her memory alive with all of the great times we’ve had with her over the years.
Love to all, Barbara
To the Valone Family
I share in your grieving upon the death of your beloved mother and my Aunt Angie. I remember her with great fondness because she was so kind, so generous and so loving to me and my brother, Francis, and our sister, Jeanne, as we grew up. What a wonderful woman and what a wonderful life.
She dedicated her entire life to the needs of her family and to the needs of the people of the City of Warren, Pennsylvania.
Angie had one of the most optimistic and uplifting personalities of anyone I have known. I am sure this was a major reason for her long life and I’m also sure she is already enjoying her new life of joy and peace with Jesus and her extensive family and friends, who were there to welcome her to heaven.
May God bless Aunt Angie and the entire Valone family. I regret that Martha and I cannot attend her funeral because we are attending our grand daughter Ava Rose Love’s first holy communion in Maryland.
Know that you are all in our prayers and fondly held in our hearts. I hope we will see you soon, in any grouping arrangement of the Jim & Angie Valone tribe, in Florida.
Most sincerely,
Your Cousin Jim Cusimano
Dear Family members of dear Aunt Angie,
I share so much of what Jim had to say but I want to add something. When Jim and I became engaged and I started attending the big family reunions, I could have felt somewhat lost in the crowd. Although I always felt the warmth from the big Italian Valone family, your sweet mom always took the time to make me feel so welcome and that continued for all the years I knew her. She always loved our letters, asked about them if I missed a year, and made it a point to keep in touch. What a special spirit.
What an intelligent business woman, something I appreciate from my many years in business. Women like your dear mom laid the ground work for so many women in business. She was successful, joyful, a great example for people to look to as women transitioned into the business world as owners, managers, workers – so many things that her daughters are today.
We are all so lucky to have known her. My heart goes to each of you Valone children today, with condolences on your deeply felt loss but knowing the comfort you will have and the smiles that will come so easily to your faces when you remember the thousands of joyful moments she gave you during her vibrant, beautiful and faithful life. Pope Francis simply says, “Go out and share…” Your mom did share with a joy and passion that was her own.
Your cousin, Martha Cusimano
Dear Children and Family members of dear Aunt Angie,
My deepest sympathy to each of you. I share so much of what Jim had to say but I want to add something. When Jim and I became engaged and I started attending the big family reunions, I could have felt somewhat lost in the crowd. Although I always felt the warmth from the big Italian Valone family, your sweet mom always took the time to make me feel so welcome and that continued for all the years I knew her. She always loved our letters, asked about them if I missed a year, and made it a point to keep in touch. What a special spirit.
What an intelligent business woman, something I appreciate from my many years in business. Women like your dear mom laid the ground work for so many women in business. She was successful, joyful, a great example for people to look to as women transitioned into the business world as owners, managers, workers – so many things that her daughters are today.
We are all so lucky to have known her. My heart goes to each of you Valone children today, with condolences on your deeply felt loss but knowing the comfort you will have and the smiles that will come so easily to your faces when you remember the thousands of joyful moments she gave you during her vibrant, beautiful and faithful life. Pope Francis simply says, “Go out and share…” Your mom did share with a joy and passion that was her own.
Please do connect with us. She always wanted the family to stay connected.
Your cousin, Martha Cusimano
Tom and I were unable to extend our heartfelt condolences in person but we want you to know that your family is in our prayers in the loss of your mother….a dear lady.. Angie was a wonderful neighbor and always had a warm greeting the many times we saw her at the club enjoying tbridge with friends those many afternoons. May she be at peace and may you have many fond memories that ease your sorrow.
Patty and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. It is so hard to lose a parent. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.