Valerie Mary Congelosi's Obituary
Valerie Mary (Clarke) Congelosi, 81, of St. Petersburg, passed away, surrounded by her family on July 25, 2019 at Suncoast Hospice. She was born to parents Beatrice and Arthur Clarke on September 15, 1937 in Leicester, England.
Valerie worked as a seamstress for over 30 years before her retirement. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She loved gardening, sewing, watching baseball and spending time with her many grandchildren.
Valerie met USAF Airman, Stephen Congelosi, in 1958. They were married on July 9, 1960 in Leicester, England, and later moved to the United States, where she became a US Citizen. Together, they raised their three children Stephen, Paul and Lisa.
Valerie is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Stephen; her three children Stephen, Paul and Lisa; grandchildren Stephen, Alyssa, Jordan, Anthony and Andrew and her brothers Donald and Peter Clarke.
The family has entrusted Memorial Park Funeral Home with the arrangements. The memorial service and reception are scheduled for August 8, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Branson Rogers will be officiating.
Valerie will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Suncoast Hospice Foundation at (727) 523-2441 or www.suncoasthospicefoundation.org.
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