Jose "Tono" Valentin Ramirez, 77, of Meriden, beloved brother, uncle and friend, lost his battle with cancer on Monday July 25, 2017 at MidState Medical Center.

He leaves behind his sister Evangelista Valentin currently of Plantsville; a brother Miguel Valentin of Hatillo, PR; the children of his sister Evangelista whom he cared for as his own children: Adam V. Rivera, Maria M. Perez, Luz Z. Boehler, Elsa Rodriguez all of Meriden, Benny G. Perez of Zephyrhills, FL, Carlos R. Rodriguez of East Haven, Janet Perez-DeJesus of Plantsville, Isabel Rodrigues of Wallingford and numerous nieces and nephews in New York, PA, FL and Puerto Rico.

His graveside service will be held on Monday July 31st at 9:30 a.m. from the Stempien Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden when the funeral cortege will proceed to Sacred Heart Cemetery for a 10:00 a.m. burial. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Sunday evening July 30th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Stempien Funeral Home. To send an online expression of sympathy please visit www.stempienfuneralhome.com .