Joanne Eva Valotta

Family/Spouse: ? Dickinson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joseph James Valotta, 79, of 39 Foucher Ave. died April 7, 2002, at Sweet Brook Health Care Center in Williamstown, where he was admitted Feb. 20. Born in North Adams on May 6, 1922, son of Alfredo Valotta and Pauline Polizzi Valotta DiLorenzo, he attended North Adams schools and completed a carpenter's trade school in Boston. A Marine Corps veteran of World War II, he enlisted on Nov. 11, 1942, and served as a cook from January 1943 to November 1945. He participated in the battles of Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa and received several campaign medals. Mr. Valotta was employed by the former James Hunter Machine Co. Foundry. He later transferred to the main plant and was employed by its successor, Morrison Berkshire on South Church Street, in its maintenance department until his retirement in 1991. He worked at the former Lloyd's Bakery and the former Sprague Electric Co. before the war. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Incarnation Church and a former communicant of St. Anthony's Church. He was a member of Frank R. Stiles Post 996 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dr. George L. Curran Post 125 American Legion, and the Hunter Quarter Century and Retirees' clubs. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and bowling with the James Hunter, Morrison Berkshire and Hoosac Valley leagues at Mount Greylock Bowl, where he scored a 300. He and his wife, the former Lorna Mae Warner, were married July 24, 1948, in St. Anthony's Rectory. Besides his wife, he leaves six daughters, Nancy Mae Howland and Dawn Marie Lampiasi, both of North Adams, Kathleen Ann Sepanek of Shutesbury, Shirley P. Valotta of Williamstown, Joanne Eva Dickinson of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Patricia Rose Sloan of Huntsville, Ala.; a son, Joseph James Valotta Jr. of North Adams; 15 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Another daughter died in infancy in 1962. He also was predeceased by siblings James A., Michael, Margaret and Anthony "Tony" Valotta and Marie Litano. FUNERAL NOTICE ? The funeral for Mr. Valotta will be Wednesday, April 10, at 10 at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mercy Shrine, 1282 Mass Ave., at 11. Burial will be in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be tomorrow, April 9, from 4 to 7. Flowers or memorial donations to North Adams Adult Health Care Center or Alzheimer's Support Group through the funeral home.

Joseph married Lorna Mae Warner on 24 Jul 1948 in North Adams, Massachusetts, USA. Lorna (daughter of Donald Sheldon Warner and Leona Mae Dennis) was born on 9 Jul 1929 in Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; died on 3 May 2012 in North Adams, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Southview Cemetery, North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lorna Mae Warner Valotta 1929-2012 NORTH ADAMS Lorna Mae (Warner) Valotta 82, of 39 Foucher Ave. North Adams, died peacefully Thursday May 3, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Williamstown on July 9 1929 a daughter of the late Donald and Leona Warner. She attended schools in North Adams and graduated from Drury High School in 1947. She also attended Bliss Business College in North Adams. Mrs.Valotta's life was focused on family and home. She was a devoted mother and homemaker and loved spending time with her family at her home. She was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriot Fan. Her husband Joseph James Valotta whom she married July 24, 1948 died April 7, 2002. Survivors include six daughters: Nancy Mae Howland of North Adams, Dawn Marie Lampiasi of North Adams, Kathleen Ann Sepanek of Shutesburg, Mass., Shirley P. Valotta of North Adams, Joanne Eva Dickinson of Gulfport, Miss., and Patricia Rose Sloan of Huntsville, Ala. One son: Joseph James Valotta Jr. of North Adams. 15 Grandchildren and many greatgrandchildren. One brother: Loren A, Warner of Georgia. She was predeceased by a sister: Barbara Beall. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral Services will take place Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in North Adams. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling Hours at the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, WEST CHAPELS 521 West Main St. North Adams, Ma. were Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial Donations are suggested for the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire through the funeral home.

Donald married Leona Mae Dennis in 1926. Leona was born in 1904 in Massachusetts, USA; died on 19 Feb 1959 in Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Eva Josephine Sheldon on 21 Mar 1900 in North Adams, Massachusetts, USA, and was divorced in Yes. Eva (daughter of Albert M. Sheldon and Helen O. ?) was born on 14 May 1877 in North Adams, Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 Mar 1958 in Toccoa, Georgia, USA; was buried in North Adams, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]