Valentim Antonio Maciel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Valentim Antonio Maciel of Newark, New Jersey, who passed away on March 4, 2026 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Valentim Antonio Maciel to pay them a last tribute.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Valentim leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Prazeres Pereira Maciel and Arnaldo Batista Costa; and his spouse Aldina Dias Goncalves Maciel. He is survived by: his daughter Ana Paula Maciel DePaco (John Tirpak); and his grandchildren, Deniel, Jessica (Marta Alves) and Nicole.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (http://www.stjude.org) would be graciously appreciated.
