1964-2013

OXFORD — Valenci “Trucker Joe” Valeriani Jr., 48, a resident of Bridgton, died unexpectedly July 12 — the day before his 49th birthday — while camping at Two Lakes Camp Ground in Oxford.

He was born July 13, 1964, in Lewiston, the son of Valenci J. Valeriani Sr., and Juliette Dumont. He was a graduate of Livermore Falls High School. On June 6, 2009, he married Joyce Ann (Johnson) Conant of Livermore Falls.

He worked as owner and operator of J & D Carrier. Joe enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and loved doing karaoke. He will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Valeriani of Bridgton; his foster mother, Irene Castonguay of Livermore; two sons, Antonio Valeriani and his companion, Naomi Johnson, of Sweden, and Thomas Valeriani of North Jay; his grandson, Jace Valeriani of Sweden; father, Valenci J. Valeriani Sr., and his wife, Linda, of Brewer; his mother, Juliette Bourget of Lewiston; sisters, Lisa Valeriani of South Paris and Teresa Valeriani of Wakefield, N.H.; his brother, Keith Valeriani of Portland; two stepsons, Timothy and Preston Ridlon of Fryeburg; nine step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and his best friend, Frank “Tubby” Mitchell.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.