Daz Valvona

1974 - 2006
LocationHuddersfield
Age32 years
Date of Death4/2006
Visitors11,012 since 10/04/2006
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Darren Valvona (Daz) January 14th 1974 - April 1st 2006

A GIANT wave claimed the life of a Huddersfield man on Blackpool seafront.Darren Valvona, 32, was
swept to his death after a night out at the west coast resort.
Mr Valvona was hit by a freak 30ft wave which lashed the promenade on the Golden Mile.
The giant wave broke over the sea wall and dragged him into the sea
His horrified friend rang emergency services immediately and a rescue mission was launched.A police
helicopter and a lifeboat crew spent more than two hours searching for Mr Valvona before his body
was found washed up on a nearby beach just before 5am.
Mr Valvona lived in Paddock with his Fiancee of nine years, Melissa Fieldhouse.
She said: "Darren was Darren. He would do anything for anybody and was a lovely man."
Mr Valvona came from a large family of Italian origin.
His parents, Ted and Denise, live in Lockwood.
Mr Valvona was one of five children. His siblings were Charlotte, Lisa, Andrew and Tony. Younger
brother Tony died tragcly 5 years ago.
FAMILY always played an important role in Darren Valvona's life.
He came from a big family and had been with his Fiancee Melissa Fieldhouse, for several years.
The couple have an Nine-year-old son, Joseph.
Melissa has three other children, Kriston, 16, Arron, 15, and Bethany, 13.
Darren also leaves two daughters from a previous relatonship Nicole 13 and Chloe 8. He also lost a
daughter Levi from menigitus in 1996 when she was just 11 weeks old.
And another daughter Frankie-Leigh 9 months
Melissa, 33, said: "Darren was a born joker and could be both very funny and stubborn.
"He had a wonderful loving side to his nature, but kept his emotions very private."
He was very close to his brother, Tony, who died five years ago.
Their sister, Lisa, 33, said: "They were inseparable and when Tony died Darren said it was like
he had lost half of himself.
"He loved Mel and the kids. If they wanted anything, they got it."
Joseph, a pupil at Paddock Junior School close to the family home at Heaton Road, said: "Dad
was wonderful.
"He'd take me ice-skating, 10-pin bowling and out on the back of his motorbike."

R.ii.P DARR3N...LOV3 YOUU SOOO MUCHH LOV3 ALWAYSS B3THH...X.

X x x x x x x x X

"I love and miss you Darren in my thoughts always in my heart forever"
"Sweet dreams georguz...until we meet again at the golden gates"
"I love you today,tomorrow,always,forever & eternity"
Love and kiss's and sqidgy hugggles Mel X x x x x x x x X

X x x x x x x x X

DONT GRIEVE FOR ME

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.

X x x x x x x x X

HE IS GONE

You can shed tears that he is gone
Or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
Or you can be full of the love that you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what he would want:
smile, open your eyes,
love and go on.


X x x x x x x x X


SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE

A million times I've needed you
A million times I have cried,
If love alone could have saved you
You never would have died.

In Life I loved you dearly
in death I love you still,
For in my heart you hold
A place no one could ever fill.

It broke my hearts to lose you.
But you did not go alone,
For a part of me went with you
the day God took you home.

Loving you Eternally Babes Mel XxxxxxxxX

X x x x x x x x X

LIES

My Mel, she tells a lot of lies
She never did before.
From now until the day she dies.
She'll tell a whole lot more.
She used to tell the truth, a lot
But now it doesn't matter.
I died and went to heaven,
Her life is all a-shatter.
Ask my Mel how is she.
She'll say, "Yes, I'm fine!"
She wants to beg "Please help me.
I can't find that man of mine!"
Ask my Mel, how is she,
She'll say, "I'm alright."
If that's the truth then tell me,
Why does she cry each night?
Ask my Mel, how is she,
She seems to cope so well.
She didn't have a choice, you see,
Nor the strength to yell.
You think you know the feeling,
But this cannot be.
For even though you loved me,
You didn't love as much as she.
She will smile and tell you,
"It's o.k. God has a plan."
But she will turn away and cry
'Cause she just can't understand.
Tell a joke and she will laugh,
But she is not o.k.
She wants to share the joke with me,
But it will not be today.
I watch from here, in Heaven.
Her distress disturbs my peace.
Will someone please take care of her,
And thus take care of me?
"Some day you will feel better."
"Yes I will." she lies.
She knows this will not happen,
Until the day she dies.
"I was so lucky!
I had him all those years!"
(They passed in a minute,
I shed so many tears.)
Ask my Mel how is she,
She'll say, "Thank you. Good."
She cannot tell you how she feels.
Oh, how I wish she could.
Ask my Mel how is she,
"I'm fine, I'm well, I'm coping."
For God's sake, Mel, just tell the truth
Just say your heart is broken.
Ask my Mel how is she,
"I'm well, I'm good. And you?"
I'll shake my head in Heaven.
It simply isn't true.
She'll love me all her life.
I loved her all of mine.
But if you ask how is she,
She'll lie and say she's fine.
Her carnival is over.
She's stepped off the carousel.
But, to save you feeling badly,
She'll say, "Thanks, all is well."
My Mel, she's not gone mad, yet.
But, oh so very nearly.
Don't ask my Mel how is she,
Ask how is she, really.
I am here in Heaven.
I cannot hug from here.
If she lies to you, don't listen.
Hug her, hold her near.
On the day we meet again,
We'll smile and I'll be bold.
I'll say, "You're lucky to get in here Mel,
With all the lies you told!

I Miss You Darren You Was The Closest Person To Me...! love you sooo much Mcbeth xXx





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Rest In peace..

Im sorry i didnt have much to do with you daz, you were one of my fav cousins when i was growing up.. but my parents split up when i was only young and so i lost touch wih my dad, and also that side of the family. I am sorry.i should of kept in touch. I am also thinking about your family.
God be with you.
Marlaina Valvona xxx

Marlaina Valvona (Cousin) February 22, 2008

hope...

you and Tony met Nan Bell babes..its sad too loose her but now she will be with you all up there..bet shes met up wi grandad Stan now..bet shes happy...did she give you the slap she promised me she would? lol...Im sad to loose her cus she was there wen I needed her the most on the day of your funeral..she grabed my hand all the way through the service and held it tightly and never let go...give her a huge hug and kiss from me and tell her thanks...love and miss you all XxxxxxxxX

Melissa Fieldhouse (Fiancee) February 13, 2008

Hey babes...

well lots of stuff going on with Arron..im not gunna go into detail but im sure you know what im on about..doesnt look good...keep an eye on things babes..I know you will anyway...Kriston turned 18 on sunday..another important date you missed...you had such big plans for his 18th birthday..Ive stuck to most of what you said we would do..but cash is tight babes...Ive done my best!...Saw Sol last weekend..ad a right good night out...was well funny...im sure you already know that tho lol..im sure you was there keeping an eye on things...love and miss you Darren..today.tomorrow.always.forever.eternity XxxxxxxxX

Melissa Fieldhouse (Fiancee) February 12, 2008

Anyone who's lost a child
Will know just how I feel
l also know that every day
The pain is very real

My heart is broken Daz
For what ive loved and lost
I'd bring you back tomorrow
No matter what the cost

But I know thats impossible
But it doesnt stop me wishing
Cos every second of everyday
It's you that I am missing

Barbara Richard Littles Mum February 8, 2008

Last Night....

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here.
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, you were thinking of the many times your hands reached out to me.
I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care. I want to reassure you that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my hand on you, I smiled and said it's me.
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be so near you every day.
To say to you with certainty, I never went away.
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew ... in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning.
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out ... then come home to be with me xxx

Melissa Fieldhouse (Fiancee) January 31, 2008

You are....

♥ SPECIAL ♥

♥Special♥ is a word that is used ♥
to describe something one-of-a- kind ♥
like a hug or a sunset ♥
or a person who spreads love ♥
with a smile or kind gesture ♥

♥Special♥ describes people ♥
who act from the heart ♥
and keep in mind the hearts of others ♥

♥Special♥ applies to something ♥
that is admired and precious ♥
and can never be replaced ♥

♥Special♥ is the word that best ♥
describes you ♥

Love and Miss you always Kris,Az & McBeth xxx

Melissa Fieldhouse (Step children) January 31, 2008

My Daddy...

♥ What Makes A Dad ♥

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♥ God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities, When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... ♥ Dad ♥

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Luv & miss you Daddy always Joby xxx

Melissa Fieldhouse (Son) January 31, 2008

As you stand and watch me
I wonder what you see
You see me from the outside
Thats not the real me

I go about my buisness
I turn up for work each day
I try to be efficient
But my thoughts get in the way

Sometimes you see me laughing
At the funny times we have
Sometimes you see me happy
As if i don,t have a care

But as you stand and watch me
As i go about my day
You see me from the outside
So what else can i say

I see me from the inside
My heart is split in two
You go about so happily
I wish i could be you

For being on the inside
Of me with all my grief
Makes getting up each morning
Harder than belief

There are reasons to be happy
My family, my other children
Im tired of being an actress
Ijust want to be myself

When i see me from the inside
I see a big black hole
There,s nothing there but darkness
No heart, no mind, no soul

So as you stand and watch me
Please don,t just sympathise
Try looking from the inside
Try looking through my eyes

Barbara Richard Littles Mum (GTS Friend) January 26, 2008

Miss u

Wel darren....happy birthday [yestaday] had a bad day nearly gt ma self kikd out ov skwl dnt kno yet ! Miss u so murch its anuva year withowt u n a stil ant gt it in ma head i stil expect u 2 cum ome :'( r.i.p darren love you x.x.x.

Beth (Step-daughter) January 15, 2008

happy birthday

happy birthday love miss you dearly and your always with me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Lisa (Sister) January 14, 2008
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