Laura Ann (Valenti) Barton

Berne - Laura Ann (Valenti) Barton, 65, of Berne, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her residence.

Born in Albany, September 19, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Anthony J. and Mary (Rao) Valenti.  Laura was a resident of Berne for most of her life.  She and her husband, Joseph Barton have co-owned and operated together, Casa Mia’s Italian Specialties of Berne for the last 28 years.

Laura was also employed as a receptionist for Capital Region Urology, Dr. Passaretti and Dr. Shuman, for many years.  She was an avid reader, enjoying her many cooking magazines.  Laura loved to travel with her husband, especially to the Finger Lakes, Lake Placid, and Ocean City, Maryland.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 43 years, Joseph W. Barton; one son, Christopher Barton of Albany; and two brothers, Thomas Valenti and his wife Dawn of Palm Harbor, Florida and Bryan Valenti and his wife Angela of Guilderland.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, cousins, and many sisters-in- law and brothers-in-law.

Relatives and friends may call Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Avenue, Albany. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m at St. Matthew’s Church, 25 Mountainview Street, Voorheesville.  Interment will follow at the family plot of St. Agnes Cemetery of Menands.  To leave a message of condolence for the family or to order flowers, visit www.CannonFuneral.com