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George Venci Obituary
1922 - 2015
George F. Venci, Sr., 92, of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
George was born in Kenosha on July 21, 1922, the son of Antonio and Angeline Principe Venci. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha, and served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Philippine Islands.
On Oct. 8, 1955, he married Darlene L. Wohlwend at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kenosha. He was employed at American Motors for thirty seven years retiring in 1982.
George was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Italian American Club and a lifetime member of the Kenosha V.F.W. He was an avid Cubs fan, and rarely missed a game. George loved gardening, especially his fig tree. He enjoyed fishing with sons and friends and hunting with his brother Anthony.
In 2011, he took part in an Honor Flight to the World War II Memorial with his son Matt and called it one of the best days of his life.
Surviving George is his wife Darlene of 59 years; his three sons, Anthony (Lola - deceased), George Jr. (Laura Schwartz) and Matthew; two daughters, Elizabeth McHalffey and Eileen (Mark Bennett) Venci-Bennett; five grandsons, Evan and Cory McHallfey, Geoffrey Bennett, Charles P. Venci and George F. Venci III; one granddaughter, Caitlynn Bennett, two brothers Anthony Venci of Kenosha and William Venci of Chester, Va., and many loving nephews and nieces,
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Lawrence Martin; one brother, Robert Battista; a sister, Eleanor Covelli; one infant sister and brother Mary and Frank and one granddaughter, Carlee Bennett.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 4:30 p.m. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the Proko Funeral Home 12:30 p.m. until 3:45p.m., with prayers at the funeral home at 4 p.m. Interment will be held at Green Ridge Cemetery Privately.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111 60th St. 262 654 3533
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Memories and Condolences
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Stars and Stripes Honor Flight
February 11, 2015
We were so privileged to meet Mr. Venci on his Honor Flight, and are so grateful for his service. Rest in peace, sir, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
February 11, 2015
Darlene, I was so sorry to hear about George. Everyone will miss his quick humor at Friday night dinners. My sympathy to you and your family. Judy Deschneau from sunny AZ.
Judy Migliano
February 11, 2015
Dear Darlene and Family. We send our heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Your Friends Bradford class of '75
February 10, 2015
To Tony and the entire Venci Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear Dad. May memories of his love and legacy of family live on in all your lives and in the hearts of all those he loved.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck Burmeister
February 10, 2015
Will miss having our after Mass "discussions" concerning our Chicago Cubs!
Joe Baubonis, Sr
February 9, 2015
Tony and George, so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My thoughts are with you and your families.
Joe Baubonis, Sr.
Michael De Fazio
February 9, 2015
To Darlene and Family,
Dear Darlene, we were shocked to hear that George passed away so quickly. You and your family have our deepest sympathy and condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Although, you and George were brought into our lives for a very short time we felt a connection right away. We were so blessed to have the two of you in our lives. You can be somewhat comforted that George is no longer in pain. Although now you must be in even more pain having to miss George. We hope in the last few days that he was in the least amount of pain. We are here for you to help in any way. Please call us and we will try to help comfort you.
Sincerely,
Mike & Terri De Fazio
Cindy Joyce
February 9, 2015
Miss you already Uncle George. Wish I could be there with you all to say goodbye. Love to Darlene and all the family-
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