Mamerto V. Valena, age 88; beloved husband of Alicia; loving father of Henry (Marlyn), Marilou (Albert) Daza and the late Ariel; cherished grandfather of Scott, Alyssa, Caitlin, Brian and Jacob; dearest brother and uncle of many. Mamerto was a proud and talented architect.  He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.  Visitation, Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Prayers 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 ^th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Mass 10 a.m.  Interment Private.  For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com