Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Demarco-Luisi Funeral Home

2755 South Lincoln Ave

Vineland, New Jersey

Joseph Venuto Obituary

Joseph Venuto

AGE: 93 • Vineland

Joseph Venuto, 93, of Vineland, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Camden, N.J. His family moved two years later back to Messina, Italy. He served in the Italian Army during World War II. He came to the United States aboard the Marine Perch to Ellis Island and moved to Bridgeton, N.J. There he worked with his brother at his brother's American Barbershop. Joseph later built and operated his own barbershop, Joe's Sanitary Barbershop for more than fifty years at Sixth and Cherry Streets in Vineland. He retired in 2000 at the age of 80. He was an active member of the Associated Master Barbers of America, the Divine Mercy Parish (St. Francis of Assisi), and the Sicilian-American Club. Joseph loved time with his family, gardening, making wine, and cooking Italian food; and greatly enjoyed travel and visits to the casinos in Atlantic City.

He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Marie (Magazzu) Venuto; three brothers, Carmen, Peter, and John Venuto; and a sister, Maria Venuto. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Geneva Marie (Sullivan) Venuto and a son, Joseph, and daughter-in-law, Deborah Anne (Dunaj) Venuto; a daughter, Rose Marie Venuto; a brother, Nino Venuto; and a sister, Giovanna Caruso.

A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday at 11am at The Divine Mercy Parish, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vineland. Joseph will be entombed at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland. Friends will be received on Monday morning at the church from 9am to 10:45am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Divine Mercy Parish, 23 W. Chestnut Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360. Arrangements are by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home, 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Please visit dlfuneral.com to send condolences to the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Journal on Dec. 28, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Venuto

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

annie horne

December 30, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Arturo and Carmen Lopez

December 28, 2013

God bless I'm so sorry for your loss. May the good Lord give you strength and peace.Joseph was a good person he went home to be with our Father.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Joseph Venuto's name

Memorial Events
for Joseph Venuto

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Demarco-Luisi Funeral Home

2755 South Lincoln Ave, Vineland, NJ 08361

How to support Joseph's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Joseph Venuto's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more