Monday night Valentino got word that his mother passed away. He immediately arranged to return home to Italy and he'll be there for about three weeks.  
 
If you want to send a personal message to him, please write to valvil_at_aol_dot_com. For the time being his alembic email is being forwarded to Susan.

Losing a loved one is a horrible thing.  Losing a parent is even worse...
I emailed Valentino this morning offering my condolences.  There are no words that can be said to ease the pain but just knowing that you've got friends and loved ones all around can help the healing process.
 
Peace,
Dino

So sad to hear about this.
Loosing your mother is hard and I am grateful that mine is still around.
I will send a mail to Val to offer him my condolensces.
 
Oliver (Spyderman)

My condolensces go to you Val. No word can sooth the emotions but find some solace that you are supported by many friends in the Alembic family.  
Danno

Hi Val,
 
I would like to offer my condolences to you and your family in this sad time.  Losing my son and my mother...I can imagine some of the emotions you are dealing with.  This is definitely a time to be with your family and friends so you can mourn together...but also to celebrate the life of the lost loved one.
 
Mikey/

Val, I too would like to offer my condolences to you and your entire family. May you know of no further sorrow.
 
Ellery (Lowlife)

Hi Valentino
 
I too would like to offer my condolences at this difficult time.
 
Nick

Val,
  I too would like to echo the sentiments of our online family. May the positive memories of mom bring a smile to you in your time of sadness.  
  Be well........
  Chris

my condolensces too val. Cherish the wonderful memories and know that she is in a better place now
jeff

Val,
I believe we are reunited with our loved ones after this life. I'm looking forward to communicating with my mother, and I'm sure you'll have the chance to be with your mother again in the future. She's still watching over you.
Mike

My sincere condolences Val.

My sincerest condolences as well.
 
Sadly, I know that pain too.  You can only learn to live with it and move on with your life.  The comfort you find will be in the knowledge that she's resting, and in the support of your family and friends.
 
Rami

Sorry for your loss Val. Keep well
Hup

Val,
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. I too know what it feels like to loose a immediate family member. I hope these kind words from your other family will shine brightly during this time of sorrow.
 
-Ed

Val,
So sorry about your loss.  My thoughts are with you and your family.  
 
Bill