Rikki L. Valenti, 76, passed away on July 29, 2024, in Girard, IL. Rikki was born to Anthony and Betty Valenti in Gary, IN on May 7, 1948. He married Jennifer (Crowe) Valenti on March 16, 1968. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, daughters, Nikki (Daniel) Tabor and Heather Rickard; and sisters, Vikki "Dobi" Sproul and Debi (Robert) Krupp; grandchildren Andrew (Rachel) Valenti, Devin and Aubri Williams, Chelsi (Charle) Slavey, and Zachary Rickard; great- grandchildren Abigail McCallister, Ace Slavey, Luca and Sicily Merrifield, Noah and Ezra Valenti. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Brett Anthony, siblings Elizabeth Best, Toni Enriquez, Lani "Diane" Searles and Patti Lou Valenti; and three brothers, James, Richard, and Lari. Those who knew Rikki remember him as a family man, devoted husband, great friend and one of the strongest men they ever met-both physically and mentally. He was always someone who made you smile, just by being around him. He loved music and

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