Chick Vennera was an actor known for roles in TV shows and movies including “The Golden Girls” and “Thank God it’s Friday” and for a voice role in “Animaniacs.”
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I only knew Chick from his fantastic portrayal of "The Leatherman", Marv Gomez in Thank God It's Friday. Upon reading his Wikipedia page, I understand now that his military service is most outstanding and commendable. Thank you for your service!
Joey Simeck
June 07, 2025 | New York, NY | Friend
I'm just a fan who was 12 in 1978 whrn i saw TGIF . It's 2025 im 58 and i still watch the movie TGIF e every now and then.
Chick as The Leatherman was a great character and he was fantastic in it.
I just watched it today and Googled Chick only to sadly find out he past away in 2021. May he RIP with the Lord in Heaven.
Michael Troina
May 21, 2025 | Palm Coast, FL
Thought about him today. He is a kind and such a giving soul. He always fought for and with his students and what they were going through. He could see the struggle with such transparency and cared for each student like a mix of a mentor and a battle buddy.
Many years later I reached out to him during his waning health, asking advice for my son. He didn't have to respond as I was one of well over 1000 faces he taught. But he did. And he was part of me realizing where to be a better...
Aaron Everhardt
May 08, 2025 | Rockwall, TX | Student
Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. You will be missed
Melissa Myers
March 24, 2022 | Elletsville, IN
My thoughts and prayers are with Susie and his daughter. He was a wonderful friend that always made you laugh. He was the best husband ever, for her birthday He wrote her a song and played it in the car on the way to Musso and Frank's. He loved that place. Many happy memories
He will be truly missed
Marilyn Caretto
November 18, 2021 | BURBANK, CA | Friend
Rest in peace, my brother.
Jose Louis Olivas
September 18, 2021 | Artesia, NM
We look forward to the time when our Creator will eliminate the world of all diseases. Until that time I offer the family my sincere sympathy for your loss. Chick will definitely be missed.
Steele
August 07, 2021
Chick was a member of our family from the first night I sat in the movie theater as a young child and watched Thank God It's Friday with my family. 'Marv Gomez' was all we talked about and even as my parents aged and passed from this world, Chick remained, shared fondly with my husband and daughter. I have shared the news of his passing with my siblings and each of us related a loving memory of how Chick made us laugh, inspired us and how much sadder the world is without him here. My families...
Dorian Garcia
July 25, 2021 | Fullerton, CA | Friend
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.
July 19, 2021
