Michael D. Valentino, 45, of East Windsor, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Freehold, Michael was raised in East Windsor and remained a lifelong resident. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Monmouth University. Michael worked as a Senior Recruiter for the Sola company of Howell and Brooklyn for five years. Previously, he worked for Kiely Construction as a Senior Recruiter for many years.  He also enjoyed working part time at City Streets in East Windsor.

Michael was a longtime member of Saint David the King R.C. Church and a volunteer for many years at the Trenton Cat Rescue. An avid New York sports fan he was devoted to the Yankees, Giants, Knicks and Rangers. He was a huge fan of the Ohio State Buck Eyes as well.

Michael loved socializing and enjoyed seeing friends and making new friends along the way; he particularly enjoyed spending time at Tavern On the Lake. Above all else, he was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He treasured time with family and time with his son, Aidan.

Predeceased by his father- in-law, Paul Puchalik; Michael is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Laura M. (Puchalik)Valentino; his son, Aidan Puchalik of Washington, DC; his mother and father, Susan (Whitmire) and Raymond Valentino, III of East Windsor; his brother and sister-in-law, Raymond (“Ray Ray”) Valentino, IV and Beth of East Windsor;  his mother-in-law, Sheila Puchalik; his brother-in-law, Andrew Puchalik; and his nieces and nephews, Raymond V, Ava, Iris, and Rocco.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Saint David the King Roman Catholic Church, 1 New Village Road, Princeton Junction, New Jersey 08550.

Cremation will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Michael’s memory to the Trenton Cat Rescue, https://www.trentoncats.org/about-trenton-cats-rescue/donate, the Joshua Harr Shane Foundation https://www.joshuaharrshane.org/donate, or the Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center https://www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/cancer/our-cancer-centers/jack-sheryl-morris-cancer-center.

Arrangements are under the direction of Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel, 136 Morrison Ave., Hightstown, NJ.