Testimonials

Hi Andrew, I just wanted to extend our sincerest gratitude to yourself and the team. Everything went smoothly and the team were very professional and accommodating. Thanks for making a difficult day a little bit easier. Jordan Oustambasidis

- Oustambasidis Family

Dear Andrew,Jackie,Carmen & Team Thank you for your guidance,assistance for organising the funeral for my father The day went perfectly,especially the staff present on the day Ross,Christian and Antonella.They were courteous,polite and understanding.Please pass on my gratitude to them and to the other staff present on the day Dad would’ve loved and be proud of ...Read More

- Femia Family

To Andrew and your team at Andrew Valerio & Sons Funeral Directors, Thank you so much for all your guidance and support in conducting both my mother and father’s funerals this year. Both funerals went very smoothly, and I received compassion and care from all your staff. God Bless Mark

- Santone Family

We would like to pass on our sincere thanks to you all for the beautiful funeral you ran for our beloved Mum yesterday. We were impressed with your compassion, warmth, care and professionalism, which made organising the funeral easier for us. Nothing we asked was a problem. We know Mum would have loved and been ...Read More

- Vumbaca Family

We are very grateful for the support received during this difficult time. Thank you so much for the Love and care provided during my mothers Grazia Annecchini funeral and viewing. Annecchini Family

- Annecchini Family

To Giovanni, Carmen, Kim and the team at Andrew Valerio and Sons Thank you for your guidance, assistance and organising the funeral of my Uncle. The day went very well and the staff present were excellent. Special thank you Giovanni for the Latin Hymn  

- Sciacchitano Family

Dear Andrew, Giovanni and staff. I would like to thank you Giovanni and Andrew’s amazing team for all your help in organising my husband Antonio Piscitelli funeral. Giovanni helped me to organise a beautiful celebration of his life. We found him to be polite, caring, supportive and understanding. We are very grateful for the support ...Read More

- Piscitelli Family

Dear Carmen, Andrew,Sam,Giovanni and the amazing team. We are very grateful for the support received during this difficult time. From our first meeting to the last drop off everyone was professional and caring. A special thanks to Carmen who answered all my questions and concerns with patience and helped me navigate each step. Andrew, thank ...Read More

- Alcamese Family

Dear Andrew & Team, On behalf of the Iacona family, we thank you and appreciate your support, comfort and kindness in arranging our father’s beautiful funeral service. With love Maria & & Iacona Family

- Iacona Family

Dear Andrew and staff, Thanks for all the guidance and support provided to our family in preparation for mums farewell. Your experience and knowledge ensured the day ran smoothly. The whole staff showed compassion and professionalism throughout the process. Danny Quaratiello

- Quaratiello Family

Dear Andrew Laura and team I would like to thank everyone involved in helping give my mother an exceptional send off.  Giovanni was so helpful and caring, he made a very difficult task extremely easy and smooth from the beginning to the end. He is a Gem. Carmen was great  helping with all our enquiries.  ...Read More

- Galluzzo Family

Dear Carmen, Andrew, Laura and the amazing team, We are very grateful for the support received during such an emotional and difficult time. From our first meeting to our last drop off. Everyone was professional and caring. A special thanks to Carmen that answered every question I had with patience and helped us navigate every ...Read More

- Villari Family

Dear staff at Andrew Valerio & Sons Again our most sincere gratitude to all of you for your assistance to our families in farewelling our dad, Domenico Scenna, today.  We appreciate and value your sincere, professional and caring approach. Everything was smooth sailing today.  Giovanni and his team excelled at the church and again at ...Read More

- Scenna Family

To Andrew, Laura & all The Staff, A heartfelt thank you for providing such a beautiful service for our mother Nancy Rose Russo. Andrew we thank you for your patience, care & support as we worked together to create a memorable service for our mother. Thank you for recommending the wonderful musicians James Doig and ...Read More

- Russo Family

Dear Andrew, Laura and Team, Thank you for taking care of my Mum and our family during a very difficult time. Thanks to everyone, we were able to have a memorable farewell for my Mum. Heartfelt thanks, Family of Mrs Koun Khat.

- Khat Family

Hello all, I just felt the need to drop you a note to thank you Andrew and the whole team for the dignified send off the team gave to dad yesterday. You and Giovanni made a difficult process bearable and Carmen and Matthew when we attended the viewing, but I need to really mention Peter ...Read More

- Leonardi Family

Dear Andrew, I just wanted to thank you sincerely for the way you conducted my mum’s funeral service. You, Laura, Peter, Carmen showed us nothing but respect, compassion, understanding and professionalism. We had so many comments of how beautiful the service was. I had never been to such a lovely rosary before and my mum ...Read More

- Casciola Family

On behalf of my Mother  Zdravka,  My Brother Frank, My sister Jenney and our Family, may I take this opportunity in thanking  Andrew , Peter and the whole Team for doing such a superb job in farewelling my Father Ivan Oreb last Thursday. It was such a professional outcome,  ( in spite of us thinking ...Read More

- Oreb Family

On behalf of my family, I would like to thank Carmen, Andrew, Peter and all the staff at Valerio & Sons for the caring and professional manner in which you handled the service for our grandmother, Nonna Rosina. You did a wonderful job in working with us through this tough time. We are truly grateful ...Read More

- Genovese Family

Dear Andrew & Laura, My family and I would like to give our sincere thanks to you and your team for looking after us today and the lead up to today. We all felt well looked after. Laura & Peter were wonderful with their guidance, kindness and sincere words, that they truly helped us get through ...Read More

- Laganis Family

Hi Carmen/Andrew and Team, Thank you for all your efforts to make our father’s Funeral a celebration of a wonderful life.  It couldn’t have happened without you and your team.

- Tirabosco Family

Dear Andrew and team,   A heartfelt thank you for providing such a professional and supportive environment for Caterina and I when preparing for the funeral and all the required details to celebrate the life and love of our father Filippo.  The delivery of your services on the day was again professional and attentive to all the ...Read More

- Russo Family

Dear Andrew and team, We are writing to thank you all for your assistance and support with arranging the Rosary and Funeral for our beloved husband, Father and Nonno Ernesto Zappia. We are very pleased with all the arrangements including the viewing and Rosary, the Mass, music, flowers and the booklet which all formed a ...Read More

- Zappia Family

Dear Andrew, Carmen, Peter, Joanne & Staff, Thank you to everyone for all your help for the funeral arrangements for Francesco Guardala. Our Family all appreciate everything that was done. God Bless.

- Paola, Anna, Maria & Families

Andrew, I wanted to say thank you to you and your staff for helping to create such a beautiful tribute for my husband this morning. Everything went so smoothly and your staff were amazing, working quietly to ensure everything was just right. My mother-in-law who has never been to a western funeral was overwhelmed by ...Read More

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Dear Carmen, Andrew & staff, Many thanks for your kind, compassion & support through these sad and tough times.  The organizing of mumma’s funeral was smooth sailing without any problems.  Everything was professionally done very high respectful.  I would like to personally thank Ben our driver yesterday from the pick of George & I to ...Read More

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I would like to give feedback on the beautiful Ceremony of Peter Mascaro. The whole team from Andrew Valerio and Sons taking care of the precious Mascaro event were nothing but professional. Everything was conducted with precision, the dignity and respect the family required and sequencing of the ceremony was perfect. Thank you for supporting ...Read More

- Tanya Vitellaro

Dear Andrew & Team, Thank you so much for the beautiful service you all organised for my beloved mum on 7 October 2021. It was greatly appreciated. Thank you to Joanne and Carmen for their expertise and professionalism. I was very happy with everything and will never forget my mother’s special day.

- Angela Iacovani

Dear Andrew and Joanne, Just liked to thank you and your fabulous team for providing a very well considered and thoughtful experience in managing Bill’s funeral. Your attention to detail, to every element of detail and absolute care provided an invaluable level of comfort for every family member yesterday. It has been a very unique ...Read More

- Liz d’Arbon

Hello Joanne, Carmen and team, On behalf of my family, we wanted to say a big thank you for making David’s send off simple and beautiful. From start to finish you were all so wonderful and caring and we can’t thank you enough for that compassion at such a hard time. It was hard enough ...Read More

- The Bilanycz Family

Just wanted to express gratitude for the way in which dad’s funeral was conducted. The service and all the effort and work that went on  behind the scenes was greatly acknowledged and  appreciated by our family and friends and it showed on funeral day.  A big thank you to yourself, Laura, John and the drivers. ...Read More

- Lucy Reynolds

On behalf of my mother Antonia and sisters, I would also like to convey our appreciation to John, Andrew, Joanne, Carmen and all the team at Andrew Valerio & Sons for the support and assistance provided to us. We were all so shocked about the sudden passing of my father, Nicola Romano, and we appreciated ...Read More

- Nicola Romano

Dear Andrew & Laura, I wanted to formally express my gratitude for once again providing a sense of family when I reach out to you to help when a loved one has passed. I have attended many funerals over the years and the difference between the service you provide compared to others is exceptional care ...Read More

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Hello Carmen, Your help throughout this period has been very professional and carried out with much kindness. It was greatly appreciated. Please pass on my thanks to the team.

- Jenny

Thank you Carmen for helping me on such short notice. I sincerely appreciate what you and your team have done to help our family during this very sad time.  Your patience, professionalism and eye for details is second to none. With thanks,

- Carmen Fazzino

Dear Andrew, Francesca and Team, Thank you for your professionalism and care when organising the arrangements for Nonno’s funeral. We appreciate your patience and clarity during such a difficult time during covid. Nonno was treated with the utmost respect and for that we are truly grateful.

- Antonietta, Giulia, Timothy and Nicolas La Greca

To all the staff at Andrew Valerio & Sons. You’re professional and caring. Special thanks to Peter who looked after us so much.

- Lena Zaccagnino (Filippo Scardullo)

Carmen , Peter , Andrew and the whole Valerio team. On behalf of Salvatore Marino and all our family we sincerely thank you all For everthing your have done to prepare for our mothers Funeral considering the circumstances we are facing Within society. These things are never easy but your team has been fantastic in ...Read More

- Santo Talarico

Dear Joanne, I hope you’re keeping well. I wanted to express my gratitude to you for your thoughtfulness, professionalism and kind attention in ensuring that my dad’s funeral ran smoothly. The passing of a loved one is a very difficult time and the organisation of a funeral can be overwhelming. However, your sensitivity and understanding ...Read More

- Anna

Dear Andrew, Peter and all ‘the team! Thank you for your kindness and care during this time of sadness from Winston Cheng’s Family. See-Ming really appreciates your care! We all thought dad would have been very proud & happy with his “celebration” of a wonderful life!

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Dear Mr Valerio, Thank you all very much for conducting our mother’s funeral in such a professional and sensitive manner. I did not meet you, but I would like to commend two of your staff. Gina drove me and my sisters to Rookwood in a very respectful and steady way. But we were all also ...Read More

- Charlotte Clutterbuck

Dean Joanne, Francesca, Laura & Andrew, I would like to express on behalf of our family the gratitude to all involved in mum’s funeral last Friday. From the flowers to the wonderful singers, everything was just how I think mum would have wanted it.(Especially being so supported by your wonderful 3 ladies). You ran it ...Read More

- Helio, Nellie, Ashley & Ben Marcos

Hi Andrew and team, Thank you so much for all your efforts during this last week and for the kindness and care you have shown my mother. You gave us a wonderful parting memory for my father. Most importantly, my mum felt the whole day was what dad deserved. Thank you for your advice. We ...Read More

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Good morning Andrew and Laura. I wanted to convey my personal thanks to you for your service during this very trying time. Your support and guidance throughout the past week has been greatly appreciated and your respect for Lida, Antonio, Roger and the family has been invaluable. Joanne’s care was lovely also, and your whole ...Read More

- Dina Serong

To all staff at Andrew Valerio and Sons involved in the preparation of our father, Cesare Andreazza’s funeral. The service went beautifully and it all turned put wonderful. On behalf of myself, my mother, Liz, my sister Nancy and my brother, Oscar, we would like to thank you for your help and efficiency in making ...Read More

- Vivian Muraahi

Dear Valerio Team Thank you so much for looking after us during a very sad time for our family. From the arrangements to the service all was looked after professionally and with empathy. Our family would like to thank yours sincerely and wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

- Maria Moiso, Vito DiMaio, Rina Mercuri and families

Good afternoon Andrew, Carmen, and all the staff, Thank you for your assistance over the past week with our mother’s funeral arrangements. My father and all our family are very happy with the service provided. It was very professional and took a lot of stress off the whole process.

- Tino Di Bello

Dear Andrew + Laura, We can’t thank you enough for providing an amazing service for our father’s funeral. Also, thank you for all your support especially at a time which has been most difficult for us. You and your staff were very so respectful of my father and our entire family.

- The Family from The Mollica Clan

Dear Peter and staff of Andrew Valerio & Sons, Thank you for the exceptional service provided at my father Vincenzo’s funeral, and for helping us through the process from beginning to end. We greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness and sensitivity at such a difficult time.

- Maria Ferla

Maria and I would like to thank you so much for the assistance given to us during our difficult time following Mum’s passing. From the first phone call you took control of the situation and made the task of saying farewell to Mum an easier journey. Mum’s funeral ran very smoothly and I know quite ...Read More

- Maria McDougall, Linda Savio and families

To Andrew and Staff, On behalf of my sisters and I, we would like to express our appreciation to you and your team on organising a wonderful service for our darling mum Rita Galimi. You made something which was very difficult for us, just that little bit easier. Thank you for showing my sisters and ...Read More

- Lidia, Angela & Anna Galimi

Dear Andrew and Team, Thanking you and your amazing team for making today Peter Sarkis funeral a special perfect day. Your team was professional and compassionate. Peter was great. Everything ran smoothly. You have a great time and made this hard time a bit easier for us all. I would highly recommend your services to ...Read More

- Katy Stanley (Sarkis)

Dear Andrew and Staff, We just wanted to say thank you to you and your staff for everything you did to help us with the funeral of our husband and father Annibale Pagura. You all made it very special and helped through our difficult time.

- Bruna, Ingrid and Pagura Family.

Dear Andrew and Laura and All The Staff at Andrew Valerio & Sons, We would like to thank you so much for your wonderful service you provided for the late Pietro Fontana. We greatly appreciate your kindness and professional service your gave us.

- Maria Fontana, Enza & Joe Lagana, Daniela & Daniel Condero, Linda & Domenic Polistina & families

Dear Andrew and Laura Valerio and Staff, I would like to thank you all for our assistance in preparing the arrangements for the funeral and burial of my Mother Caterina Versace. We were very happy with the services we received and support during this tough time, everything was beautiful. We will gladly recommend your service ...Read More

- Paola Zagara and Family

Dear Andrew, In this sad moment, I cannot find words to express thanks for the good organisation that I had for the funeral of my dear husband. Thank you very much. You did what I wanted and even more. I thank you for everything on my part and for all my family.

- Maria Coco and Family.

Dear Andrew, Laura & Staff, Thank you for your guidance & support in organising Mum’s funeral. Your professionalism, patience & kindness made the journey less stressful & emotional.

- Rick, Rachele, Teresa, Joe, Tony, Jenny, Michel & Kerri (U.S.A).

Hi Andrew and staff, On behalf of my family, I wanted to pass on my thanks and appreciation for your assistance over the past few days in preparation of my Father’s funeral service conducted today. You made the whole process easy to manage, with the phone and email conversations well communicated. Your personal attention has ...Read More

- Dominic Panetta

Hi Andrew, Gina, Francesca and Rodney, Thank you so very much for the lovely service you organised today. It was exactly as we anticipated and, it really was a beautiful send off. Andrew – thank you for coming to the home so quickly to meet with us and get he ball rolling. Francesca & Gina ...Read More

- Olivia

Dear Andrew and Staff This is a small token of our appreciation for the way you looked after me and my family during the lead-up, and on the day of the funeral itself. You’re down-to-hearth, yet professional manner comforted us knowing that the preparation of dad’s funeral was in excellent hands. Even on the day ...Read More

- Minette (Denaro) Swales & family

Hi Peter, On behalf of the Meneguzzo and Santarossa families I would like to express my appreciation for the thoughtful and caring way you and your team conducted themselves and how you all looked after both my mum and us all on the day of mum’s funeral. The feedback from all the family members was ...Read More

- Rick Meneguzzo

To dear Andrew and Laura Valerio and Staff, I would like to thank you all for your assistance in preparing the arrangements for the funeral and burial of my Mother Caterina Versace, we were very happy with the services we received and support during this tough time, everything was beautiful. We will gladly recommend your ...Read More

- Paola Zagari & Family

Dean Andrew, Laura & Staff, Thank you for your guidance & support in organising mum’s funeral your professionalism, patience & kindness made the journey less stressful & emotional

- Rick,Rachele,Teresa,Joe,Tony,Jenny,Michele & Kerri

To all at Andrew Valerio & Sons, I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you all did for my Nonnos funeral. He was Eleuterio Germani funeral on 19th Oct 18. I can’t thank you enough for the amount of support and care that was taken throughout each and ...Read More

- Ineka Conyard

Hi Carmen, I received the thank you cards yesterday, thank you so much. I also wanted to thank you all for the beautiful kindness and patience shown to us throughout the organising of our mum’s funeral, dressing mum, the viewing and rosary and especially on the day of the funeral from picking us up, in ...Read More

- Rina Mercuri

Andrew and Team, On behalf of the Loiacono and Horner families ,we would like to thank you and your team for wonderful job you did by guiding us through the process of planning our Mother’s funeral service. Andrew your personal involvement and attention to detail was truly appreciated. We know Mum would have approved of ...Read More

- Sam Joe and Grace

Many thanks again Andrew and your amazing staff for the outstanding service provided for Pietro Pantuosco. As always so well organized from Rosary said on Sunday night to the memorial service at the chapel. So much respect and empathy given helped Donna, Tony, and family make this emotional, sad day easier to prepare. Andrew please ...Read More

- Antonietta Pantuosco

Hi Cathy, Can you please pass our great gratitude to Andrew and his Laura, and your whole team, for your excellence and professionalism with which the details and execution of Nonna’s funeral was carried out. What must always be a deeply stressful and difficult day was made so much more bearable, particularly by those small ...Read More

- Sheridan and Sam Femia

Dear Andrew, Thank you so much for organising the wonderful funeral service for our father. Words cannot fully describe how overcome we all were, it was exactly what dad would have wanted. The whole day went so well without a hitch. Your staff were all amazing taking care of our every need and always so ...Read More

- Salvatore Muratore’s Family

Dear Peter, On behalf of my mother Mattia and our family I just wanted to thank you and the team at Andrew Valerio & Sons. Every aspect of the funeral arrangements were perfect and it was a beautiful send off for my father Enrico. You made the process so easy in what has been a ...Read More

- Lia Di Carlo

Dear Andrew, Aldo & Staff Thank you all for being thoughtful, caring and organized in making Antonio’s (Tony’s) Funeral easier in laying him to rest at an emotional time for me and my family.

- Frances La Macchia & Family

Hi Laura & Andrew, We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you both for providing such a beautiful funeral service for my Mum, I know she would have been pleased and honoured that you fulfilled her funeral ceremony. Please also thank your staff for their professionalism and care they gave us on the day. ...Read More

- Grace Manno and Pina Celima

To Dear Andrew, Reception & Staff, We just wanted to say a big thank you to you all… For helping and caring for us arranging “Rosa Maiolo” service on the 19th July. And thank you for your professionalism and your light hearted side…! With all our sadness, stress and strain!!! Bye for now

- George, Jeanelle Maiolo & Family

Good Evening Andrew and Laura, A week has passed since we lost a very special person in our lives, Rocco Fedele. I am writing on behalf of my family to offer our heartfelt thanks to you and your wonderful team. Your care and guidance right from the very first phone call has been amazing. No ...Read More

- Josephine Triulcio

Hi Andrew, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and Laura and your wonderful staff for the wonderful care you gave my Mother-in-law Lina Pito. You looked after everything in a very professional and heartfelt manner with thorough attention to the fine details. The string musicians and opera singer , flowers , ...Read More

- Andrew Ippolito

Hi Andrew, Just wanted to send a quick email to personally thank you and your team for the pleasant experience, in laying to rest my mother Elena Wilson. Most importantly, my grandfather was very pleased with the service provided. Just wanted to give special mention to your fantastic team who were a pleasure to deal ...Read More

- Damien Shilling

Dear Andrew, I am emailing to compliment you on delivering a first class professional service. From the initial phone call to the final journey ALL your STAFF added a little bit of magic, a ray of sunshine, coupled with an abundance of professionalism, to make an emotive and difficult occasion much easier to deal with. ...Read More

- Michael Iannello

Dear Andrew, Laura & Staff Thank you so much for your kindness & support in looking after George(Grandpa). You helped ease our grief with your professional & caring support. Many, many thanks.

- Marie(James), Marylou, Nigel & Family

To Andrew & Laura I wanted to put in words how grateful I am for all the preparation you both put in for the farewell of my mother. I am beyond happy with what you did for us, your warm nature & caring will go a long way in my heart. I have the most ...Read More

- Daniela & Frank Prestipino

I have known Andrew & Laura Valerio since 1995. During this period of time I have witnessed how they behave in both their personal and professional lives. They are an example of integrity and professionalism in all that they do and take great consideration and sensitivity when interacting with people. To say that Andrew support ...Read More

- Anna M Shepard

Dear Andrew,My family would sincerely like to thank you + all your staff for organising + conducting the funeral in a compassionate, considerate + professional manner. We would certainly recommend your services to others.

- Tony Palamara

Dear Andrew,I want to thank you personally for your efficiency, understanding and delicacy in the way you handled the funeral arrangements. I wish to extend those thanks and appreciation to all your staff. I shall make every effort to refer business your way and extend your good name and reputation. I will come and see ...Read More

- Bruno Nesci

To Andrew and Staff,Thanks for your support and assistance and ensuring everything went smoothly for mum’s funeral.

- Bruno Tringali

Dear Andrew + Staff,Thank you for all your help and support in the preparation and lead up to dad’s funeral and making it so special on the day. The care given by all your staff was wonderful and greatly appreciated during such a difficult time.

- Suzanne LoBasso, Lucia Sidoti + Robert Sidoti

To Andrew + Staff,Thank you for all your help, through such a difficult time for us.

- The Sama Family

Dean Andrew, Laura and Staff.Our sincere thanks for all your help and support. You helped make dad’s funeral a memorable experience. God bless All our Love.

- The Maniscalco Family

Dear Andrew and Staff of Andrew Valerio + Sons.We just want to thank you for all your time, patience and assistance in planning the funeral of our beloved mother Giuseppina Aloisi. It was a great comfort to all.

- Aloisi Family

To Andrew & Laura,Thank you for your support and professionalism during the time of my brothers’ funeral, we greatly appreciated all the work you did for us.

- The Ferraro Family

Dear Andrew, & Team,Thank you for all that you have done for us this past week. You’ve made a very difficult situation a bit easier through your professionalism, understanding and support. It is truly and sincerely appreciated.

- Maria Criniti, Nick & Cathy Criniti, Maria & Nick Giannini

To Andrew & Staff,Just a note of gratitude for the help & support given to us in regards to our mother’s funeral on the 26th of February. All was done with professional and courteous attitude. We much appreciated the extra photo of our father Antonio. The books and artwork was most pleasing. To all – ...Read More

- Adele Lorusso & Vince Capara

Dear Andrew,We wish to express our deepest gratitude to you and your staff, for your professional organisation of Angelina’s funeral. Your attention to detail and personal touches were noticed, and appreciated. Your care eased the emotional pain of the family at this difficult time.

- The Rando Family