Charlie

Valentin

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours for Charlie Valentin on Monday, April 8th from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, his funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, April 9th at 9:00 A.M.  Immediately followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

At 59 years of age, Charlie passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, March 30th .

Born and raised in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico,  he was the beloved son of  the late Isabel Santiago and Antonio Valentin.

He was a resident of Chelsea for most of his life and was living in Salem for the past three years.

Charlie worked primarily as a line chef for the Chelsea Jewish Nursing and Jevellis' Restaurant in East Boston.  He also worked as pre-school teacher "Professor" to the children at the Kangaroo Pouch in Chelsea.  He was a lifelong devouted catholic and spiritual person.  He would often lead rosary services for his family and many others in need of these prayers.

He is fondly remembered for his charismatic and humorous personality.  Sharing his talents cooking for his family.

In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by two brothers.

He was the dear brother  of Maria Valentin Santiago, Linda Cintron, Luis Cintron, Luis J. Cintron, the late Jose A. Valentin, and Augusto Valentin.  He Is also survived by his loving goddaughter, numerous nieces, nephews, his adoptive family members, and dear friends.