Rodney Vallone

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On a warm sunny afternoon, sitting in his recliner, Rodney Vallone quietly and peacefully left the earth on June 4, 2016. He was 73. Born on July 29, 1942 in Bethpage, NY, Rod spent his adult years in the Saratoga area working for NYRA and then starting his own successful business, Vallone Plumbing and 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, parents Sal and Rose Vallone, brother Michael and sister Dolores. He is survived by his ex-wife of 30 years, Marilyn Vallone, their daughter, Christina Bushee, sisters Diana (Toni) Steele, Patricia Vallone, brother Carl Vallone, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and his faithful companions, his dog Shadow and cat Midnight. Family and friends gathered to remember him at his graveside 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.