Rodney Vallone

On a warm sunny Saturday afternoon, sitting in his recliner, Rod quietly and peacefully left the earth on June 4, 2016. He was 73. Born on July 29,1942 in Bethpage, NY he spent his adult years in the Saratoga area working for NYRA and then starting his own successful business, Vallone Plumbing & Heating. Rod was a hard worker, dedicated to his customers who valued his excellent service. Though work hours were long Rod's favorite leisure time was on his boat fishing on Saratoga Lake.

Rod was predeceased by his son Vincent Vallone, parents Sal & Rose Vallone, brother Michael, and sister Delores.

He is survived by his daughter, Christine Bushee; sisters, Dianna(Toni) Steele, Patricia Vallone; brother, Carl Vallone; grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and his faithful companions, his dog Shadow and cat Midnight.

Family and friends are invited to his graveside service at St Joseph's Cemetery in Greenwich, NY on Tuesday, July 5, 2016.

To acknowledge Rod's great love for animals donations can be made in his memory to H.O.P.E (homes for orphaned pets exist) PO box 2497 Wilton, NY 12831.