Ettore F. Vallone, 90, of Bethlehem, died November 8, 2021, while in the care of Riverton Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Allentown. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Russell and Elizabeth (Ponticorvo) Vallone. He was the husband of Patricia (Decker) Vallone for 62 years.

He was a 1949 graduate of Bethlehem Vo-Tech. He attended Moravian College.

He was in the United States Navy.

He was a self- employed handyman throughout his life.

He was a member of the former Our Lady of Pompeii Church.

He was a member of Navy Squadrons 33 and of the Red Ball Military Club. He was a military memorabilia collector.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Denise Zalitis and her husband George of Charleston, South Carolina; a son, Michael of Allentown; a sister, Lucy Malone of Charleston, South Carolina; a brother, Carmen Vallone and his wife Diane of Hellertown; nieces; and nephews.

Contributions may be made to Riverton Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, 803 N. Wahneta St., Allentown, PA 18109; and/or to Family Pillars Hospice, 3910 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Arrangements were made by Cantelmi Long Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.