Joseph F. "Joe" Venturella

Joseph F. "Joe" Venturella, age 86, at rest November 7, 2025. Beloved husband of 63 wonderful years to Marie Venturella, nee Pruszewski; Loving father of Gina Venturella, Joseph (Paulette) Venturella and Anthony (Sonya) Venturella; Cherished grandpa of Mario Sunta, Gianna (Luke) Behning, Anthony (fiancée Lauren) Sunta and Benjamin (Krysia) Sunta, Joseph Venturella, Nicholas Venturella and Meagan Rasmussen, Carissa and Alec Venturella; Proud great-grandpa of Genna, Josie, Bryson, Joseph and Tucker; Dear son of the late Joseph and Mary Venturella; Dearest brother of Rosemary (late James) Kemper, the late Anthony (Shirley) Venturella, the late Francis (Patricia) Venturella, the late Natale (late Carmela) Venturella and the late George (Linda) Venturella; Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews; Dear friend and inspiration to many. Joe was a self employed and self made man; he was a talented Barber and an Illinois State Champion hairstylist. Visitation Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Funeral Monday, November 17, 2025 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Gerald Church, 9310 S. 55th Ct., Oak Lawn for Mass 10:00 a.m.; Entombment Resurrection Cemetery; In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to St. Gerald Church, 9310 S. 55th Ct., Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453; For Funeral info: 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.