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John Veneski Obituary

John Arthur Veneski, 66, of Scranton, Pa., passed over unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 20, after a beautiful morning of skiing with his granddaughter, Lennon, and an enjoyable afternoon with some of his best friends, Mac and Joe. John was an amazing man who made a positive impression upon nearly everyone he met, welcoming them into his world without hesitation. Whether you were his work colleague, a friend from college, motorcycling buddy, a close family member or a complete stranger, he treated everyone the same. His guidance, compassion and willingness to help at the drop of a dime is what created his legacy.

Most importantly, John was a husband, father, brother and grandfather. He cherished his years of retirement spending time with his family and close friends, Tom and Rick. While he loved them both, nothing matched the love he had for his granddaughter, Lennon, whom most of his loved ones have met or at least received a texted picture of before. He recently took a cross country road trip with Shelley, the love of his life for almost 50 years, to visit his daughter, Sarah, in California. It would be one of his most memorable trips, spending time with the two most important women in his life and adventuring through the landscapes on his motorcycle with Shelley holding on tightly behind him. He also cherished his visit with his dear Uncle Joe, who described John the best when he said, "John was a flashing beam of light in my life."

To his motorcycling buddies, he could never wait until the next two-wheeled road trip. He spent hours packing, repacking and then packing again. No trip was as memorable to him as those that he took with his best buddy and son, Daniel.

John was a pharmacist for over 30 years. He began his career at Sheeley's Drug Store before spending many years at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, and most recently at Regional Hospital of Scranton, retiring in early 2019. The relationships he built during those years are long-lasting and he will be remembered fondly.

While John's life ended much too soon, it was full of light, laughter and love.

John was preceded in death by his father, John S. Veneski, and his mother, Helen Veneski, of Scranton, Pa. His legacy will be carried on by his wife of 41 years, Shelley Rosenberg; his son, Daniel Veneski (Amanda) and their daughter, John's best snuggler and biggest fan, Lennon Veneski (3), of Scranton, Pa.; his daughter, Sarah Veneski, of Lake Tahoe, California; his sisters, Pat Hartman (Wesley), of Scranton, Pa.; and Ellen Smith (Michael), of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and several nephews, nieces and loving family members.

To honor John's life, his family asks that any donations be made in his name to the Jewish Community Center of Scranton. No funeral services will be held at this time.

Arrangements, Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home Inc., Dunmore. To offer a condolence, visit www.NEPAfuneralhome.com.

Published by Scranton Times from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2021.
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You were a great guy, and will be sorely missed! God bless you and your family!

John Boyle

February 25, 2021

My condolences to Shelly and the entire family. John will be missed by so many.

John Colleton

February 24, 2021

Great guy! Always had a smile. Rest in peace. Nina Flanagan( former co worker at MTH)

Nina Flanagan

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February 23, 2021

Sending our deepest condolences for your loss. The memory of a friend and loved one will be carried on indefinitely by all who has been touched by his life. Sincerely the Smith family. (Camp Caines)

Chuck SMITH

February 22, 2021

John was the nicest guy. My mom and dad loved seeing him at Sheeley’s Drug to pick up their prescriptions. He always went out of his way to visit with them. I’m happy to hear he was with his granddaughter on the ski slopes enjoying the winter wonderland. I will always remember him and the times we spent together. Shelley from Scranton

Shelley Dubin

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February 22, 2021

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