Obituary of Fran Valensi

Frances (Fran) Susan Valensi, 48, passed away on August 8th at St Peters Hospital after fighting a rare cancer for several months. Fran was born on May 6, 1964 in Flushing NY. She was the daughter of Sherry and the late Milton Mendik. Fran is survived by her husband, Dan and their four children Leah, Jessica, Jacob and Hannah and her two sisters Faith Mendik and Patti Mendik Chien as well as other family and friends too numerous to mention. Fran accomplished much during her life in addition to being a devoted wife and mother she established the patient registration department, the financial counseling department, point of service collection and other services at St Peters Hospital. She has always been a doer and had a get it done attitude, which helps to explain her successes. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 11AM at Congregation Gates of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Avenue Schenectady. Interment at Congregation Gates of Heaven Cemetery will take place immediately following the services. Shiva will be held at the family home on Sunday, following the funeral and Monday 7 - 9PM. Fran would have wanted a short yet efficient obituary, so this is in keeping with her style. Those wishing to remember Fran in a special way may make a memorial contribution to the Fran Valensi Memorial Fund in care of any SEFCU of your choice