Missing Since: 1979-05-14 Location: None, New York
Vallese was last seen at 8:30 p.m. on May 14, 1979. He was driving out of New York City on the New York State Thruway at the time. He has never been heard from again. He was reported missing by his estranged wife after he didn’t come to pick up their daughters as scheduled. Nothing was missing from his home, and his blue 1977 Chevrolet was found at his home on Smithtown Road in Fishkill, New York on May 23. Vallese may have been involved in organized crime in New York City in 1979. Authorities would like to talk to Teddy Cohen, an associate of his from the Bronx. They’ve never been able to locate Cohen and believe the name could be an alias. Authorities stated they could find no evidence of foul play in Vallese’s disappearance and it’s possible he went into hiding, possibly in a witness protection program. His case remains unsolved. Investigating Agency New York State Police 845-298-0952 Source Information New York State Troopers The Poughkeepsie Journal Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated July 24, 2013; name corrected, distinguishing characteristics and details of disappearance updated.