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Vincent Venza Obituary
Born in Newark, New Jersey on February 4, 1943, he was the son of the late Vincent and Catherine (Caldwell) Venza. He was a graduate of Nutley High School and Passaic School of Drafting. He married the love of his life, Susann, 40 years ago and the family relocated to Massachusetts in 1983 and lived in Shrewsbury for 22 years before moving to West Boylston.
Vinnie is survived by his wife, Susann (Van Gulick) Venza, his three daughters, Cheryl Chadwick and her husband, Jody of Danvers, Melissa Durden and her husband, Daniel of Fairfield, CT, and Heather Coppola and her husband, Paul of Kensington, CT; also survived by five grandchildren, Kelsey, Alexis, Tyler, Maxwell and Ava. He was predeceased by his brother, Louis.
He worked for many years as a drafting manager for Thermo Electron in New Jersey and in Massachusetts and for ProtoVision in the engineering department before his retirement in 2003.
Vinnie was an avid model builder with a forte for trains, cannons and clipper ships. His passion for the history of the Civil War led him to write a book called "A Matter of Honor" which documents the life of two brothers who were soldiers. The book was dedicated to his wife and three daughters.
He was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, brother and uncle and he will be missed greatly. Vinnie was a supporter and contributor to the Civil War Preservation Trust in Washington, D.C.; a member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston; a member of the National Geographic Society; and a faithful member of St. Mary of the Hills Parish in Boylston.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the Venza family on Tuesday, October 28th from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 29th at 10:30 A.M. in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, 630 Cross Street, Boylston, MA. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 (www.multiplemyeloma.org) or to the Civil War Preservation Trust, 1331 H Street N.W. Suite 1001, Washington, D.C. 20005 (www.civilwar.org). For directions and for Vinnie's personal online memorial guestbook, please visit
brittonfuneralhomes.com
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Lisa Schuhmacher
October 31, 2008
Cheryl, Jody and Venza family,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. You've lost one very special man with a gentle and kind heart. May you know God's comfort and celebrate the joy filled memories you had with him.
Kelly (Duggan) Brunetti
October 28, 2008
Melissa, Cheryl, Heather, and Susann
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father and husband. I have great memories of him when I would sleep over your house, all those years ago. Know his suffering is over and he is at peace now. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Curt Arata
October 28, 2008
Susann & Family,
Our sincere condolences.
I had the privilege of working closely with Vin at ProtoVision for a time. He was an exceptional individual at his trade, and a finer person I have yet to meet. All who worked with him will miss him, and remember him fondly.
Anna Bishop
October 27, 2008
Susann and family, Our deepest condolences on your great loss.
Dan & Anna Bishop, Unit 123 HVD
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Dawn Woodcome
October 27, 2008
Susann and family,
I'm sorry to hear of Vinnie's passing, but know that now his suffering has finally ended. He will be sadly missed as a member of the Hillside Village community. Please take care of yourselves at this very sad time and know that Vinnie is in many hearts and minds.
Karla Brown
October 26, 2008
Mrs. Venza and family, I am greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Venza. I had the privilege of helping him with many an appt. He handled his illness with quiet resolve, grace & strength right to the end, even as he walked into our office this past week. He did not give up. May the Lord be with you all and give you strength to walk through these next days. He was such a nice man. God Bless you.
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