Ulpiano Valentin, 76, Enjoyed Music
Ulpiano Valentin, age 76, of Lorain, died Friday, December 1, 2000 at Lorain Manor Nursing Home, Lorain, after a lengthy illness.Born on February 3, 1924, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he lived in New York City for 40 years before moving to Lorain in 1987.
He was self employed in the Bakery business all his life, retiring 1980.
Ulpiano enjoyed his music and singing, and was always there helping friends and neighbors any way he could.
He is survived by his partner of 20 years, Luisa Santos; 3 sons: William Valentin, Angel Valentin, and Daniel Valentin, all of Lorain; daughter: Susan Doughty of Elyria, 6 grandchildren; brother Rafael of Arecibo, Puerto Rico; 2 sisters: Luz Valentin of Long Island, NY, and Gloria Valentin of Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Estaban and Maria (nee Vargas) Valentin; daughter: Wanda Niedes in 1995; and brother: Gumicindo Valentin.
Services for the family were private and were handled by the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain.