Richard E. Valence, 93, of Simsbury, beloved husband of 65 years of the late Madelyn C. (Galvin) Valance, died Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his home. He was born September 5, 1929 in Bristol, RI, son of the late John F. and Brigid (Gustiani) Valance and had lived in Simsbury since 1957. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having been stationed in Germany. Richard attended Fordham University, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. Mr. Valence was the Vice President of Accounting for Security Connecticut for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member of St. Mary Church in Simsbury. Richard loved good food and a well-made martini and had the good fortune to travel extensively with his wife Madelyn. He enjoyed spending time at the beach, preferably in Chatham, MA, Ogunquit, ME or Anna Marie Island, FL. Richard was a devoted husband, the best dad, was a loyal friend and a kind and generous soul. He was truly one of a kind.

He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Mortimer and her husband Michael of Eureka, MO and his grandchildren, Elizabeth Mortimer of Eureka, MO and Brett Mortimer of Lafayette, IN.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 8th from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Church, 942 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. Burial will follow in the Simsbury Cemetery. Please visit Dick’s Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.