Juan A. Valentin

Juan A. Valentin, 69, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, October 13, 2023, in Lahey Hospital, Burlington, after a short illness.

Born in Moca, Puerto Rico, on June 13, 1954, he was the son of the late Juan Valentin and Ana Mendez. He was a truck driver for a local furniture store in Illinois for many years until his retirement.

Juan loved all animals and was a movie fanatic. He also loved watches adding a variety to his collection throughout the years. Juans greatest joy was his family, treasuring the time spent with them.

Juan is survived by his wife Nereida Hernandez of Gardner; a son, Juan Valentin and his wife Stephany of Gardner; a daughter, Mayra Valentin and her husband Jose Lopez of Puerto Rico; a grandchild, Tanairi Valentin of Gardner; several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins.

There are no services.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215, or on their website at (www.childrenshospital.org). Please reference in memory of Juan A. Valentin.