Nicola Valenza

Albany - Nicola Valenza, 81, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Nicola was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Valenza. Nicola was the devoted husband to the late Ann Marie Valenza. They were married 42 years.

Nicola was born in Tunisia and grew up in Sicily and Turin, Italy. He immigrated to the United States in 1969, where he met, Ann Marie. Nicola learned and performed many trades throughout his life. As a young man in Italy he worked for the car maker, Fiat. Once he immigrated to the US, he spent time in various parts of the food service industry. His greatest enjoyment was cooking wonderful meals for his family and close friends. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball and soccer, and in his later years he became an avid follower of televised European soccer.

Nicola is survived by his children, Michelle (Kevin) O'Connor, and Lisa (Gregory) Wolanski; his grandchildren, Ryan and Justin O'Connor, Bailey, Jack and Max Wolanski; his twin sister, Rita Valenza of France, his younger sister, Laura Faccenda of Italy; and a niece and nephews of France and Italy; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Nicola is predeceased by his mother-in-law, Immacolata Ameduri.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Burial to follow at a later date determined by the family.