S.K. Saverio Valana
elevated WDyDJ January 6, 1935 ~ July 14, 2025
elevated WDyDJ Visitation
Friday, July 18, 2025, from 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated WDyDJ Funeral Mass
Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30 am
Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation at Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated WDyDJ Entombment
Mausoleum of St. Anthony- Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
7300 Highway 27, Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 4Y8
elevated WDyDJ Obituary
elevated WDyDJ God called Saverio Valana peacefully on the morning of July 14th, 2025. He will unite and rejoin with his beautiful wife Giuseppina Valana in the grace of Heaven. Cherished by his four children Tina (Gino), Marlene (Fiore), Pasqualino (Nadia), and Robert (Sonia). Proud Nonno to Fiorella (Domenic), Daniela (Joseph), Sofia (Loic), Gianluca (Laura), and Samuel (Vanessa). Admired by his great grandchildren Rocco, Luca, Adam, Christian, Julien and William. Saverio’s dedication to hard work and craftsmanship touched the lives of many throughout his years. He will be held dear in the hearts of all who knew him. He served a noble purpose and guard for the Knights of Columbus and lived his life in grounded Catholic faith. Though he may be gone today, Saverio will never be forgotten.
To my dear cousins our sincere condolences on the passing of your father and our Zio. He was always a pleasure to talk to, he made you look towards the positives in life. It’s very sad that generation has left us. They worked so hard to give us a start in life. He will never be forgotten. Love Peter Maria Brian and Melissa
Thank you so much cousins Pete, Maria, Brian and Melissa for your kind words and support during this difficult time.
Dear cousins, we are deeply close to you in this moment of great pain for the loss of Uncle Sam.
His memory will always remain alive in our hearts and in that of Uncle Ciccio.
The most heartfelt condolences from Davide, Francesca, Ciccio and Emma.
Thank you so much Davide, Francesca, Ciccio and Emma for the kind words and support during this difficult time.
Blessings,
Tina, Marlene, Paul
Our sincere condolences to the Valana family. We met Sam at Parkway Gardens many years ago. He was a gentle and pleasant man. It was a pleasure knowing him. We have many wonderful memories of our time together.
Thank you so much Vito & Grace for your kind words and support during this difficult time.
Blessings,
Tina, Marlene, Paul
To all of our Valana Family. We were so saddened to hear of Zio’s passing. He was always smiling & laughing, his humor will be missed. Loved the stories of when they all came to Canada. Lots of hard work and sacrifice so we could live a better life. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. He set an example for us all.
Love to all Bruno, Sherri, Laura and Sara Valana
My deepest condolences to the Valana family. Sam was my dad’s best friend and when I was around 6 years old he told me that they were “blood brothers”. I didn’t really understand what that meant, but I knew I wanted one too. The things I remember most about Sam was his infectious smile and his devotion to his family. I am so lucky to have known him. Sending love to all those who knew him and miss him. He will be remembered.
Thank you so much cousins Pete, Maria, Brian and Melissa for your kind words and support during this difficult time.
Thank you so much Eleonor for your kind words and support during this difficult time.
Blessings,
Tina, Marlene, Paul
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Valana family. We will remember Sam’s love, laughter and all the fun times and music at the summer picnics. A true dedicated family man. An honor to have known him. Vickilynn, Gregory, Nicole and extended family.
Thank you so much Vicki and family for your kind words and support during this difficult time.
Blessings,
Tina, Marlene, Paul
Dear all of you cousins, we are deeply saddened for your and our loss too.
Uncle Sam remains in our memories forever and we are all happy having seen him few years ago in that special Valana brothers’ reunion.
Love to all of you,
Laura, Giuseppe, Martina and Tommaso.
Our deepest condolences to the entire Valana family on the loss of your father, grandfather, and great grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Domenic and Marisa Nicoletta.
Thank you so much cousins Pete, Maria, Brian and Melissa for your kind words and support during this difficult time.
Thank you so much Domenic and Marisa for your kind words and support during this difficult time.
Blessings,
Tina, Marlene, Paul
To My Family,
I want to send you all our most sincere and heartfelt condolences.
The loss of your father and my greatest mentor hurts more than words can express. I’ve been thinking about him constantly… his strength, his laughter, the way he carried himself with both conviction and grace. He helped shape so much of who I am, and I’ll carry his lessons with me for the rest of my life.
What brings me peace is knowing that he’s no longer in pain. He’s home now, reunited with his brothers and his parents. I have no doubt he walked into that room with confidence , and that Zia Pina was already there setting the table for a feast of memories, love, food, and the kind of wine only heaven could pour. Just imagine that dinner… the stories, the laughs, the toasts, the joy. It makes me smile through the tears. Zio Vincenzio, Zio Giuseppe, my father and Zia all gathered.
To all of you—I miss you more than I can say. I love you deeply. And even though distance and life have separated us, I’ve never stopped being proud to call you my family. That will never change. We’ll be together again soon, and when we are, we’ll raise a glass to him the way he deserves.
Until then, may God hold you close and give you strength.
With all our love,
Pasquale, Mariannina, Zachary, and Sabrina Valana