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Melvin J. Valvano (Abbot, 1973-2022)
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- Abbot Melvin
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1938-
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Joseph Valvano, son of , was born in Linden, NJ on . He attended Saint Benedict's Preparatory School. Upon joining the monastery (St. Mary's) he took the name Melvin. When the abbey in Newark became independant of St. Mary's Abbey, he chose to remain with the new community. He taught French and Religion in St. Benedict's, and at one time served a Prior of the monastic community. In 1973 he was elected the second Abbot of Newark Abbey.
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American-Cassinese Congregation, OSB Ordo