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Robert Venneri Obituary
Bob loved riding his Harley. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1959 – 1963. He retired from the Stamford Fire Department, Engine Company 2, Group 4 after 30 years of service. Bob and Joann retired to New Bern, where he continued to work at Courts Plus where he opened the club every morning at 4 a.m. In addition to being an avid motorcyclist, he was a gardener and tended to his property with loving hands.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Joann Malizia Venneri and was preparing to celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary on May 30. In addition to his wife, Bob will be greatly missed by his children. He is survived by Robert and his wife, Maria, of Stamford, Conn.; his daughters, Lori and husband Keith of Oxford, Conn., Donna and her partner, John of Highland, N.Y., and Andrea and her husband, Creed of New Bern. Bob also leaves behind nine grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Pollock-Best Funeral Home from 4 – 6 p.m. Thursday, May 31.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 403 E. Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Venneri
Ariana Venneri
June 4, 2012
My grandpa was an amazing guy. I send my prayers out to my grandma in North Carolina. I love you
Vita Pavia-Smith
June 4, 2012
Dear Joann and family,
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Many good memories. You were a great couple always doing for others. Love and Prayers. Vita
Patti & Lew Gaudio
June 3, 2012
Dear Joanne and family,
Lew and I are saddened to read of Bob's passing, we all go back so many years. Bob was a wonderful caring person. May he rest in peace with the Lord. God Bless you and your family.
Patricia Klemets
June 3, 2012
Dear Joanie and family,may God give you the strength to get through this time of need.It came as a shock to everyone here in Stamford.We all loved him as a Son, a Brother, and a Friend. Who can forget all the joy he has brought to so many people! He had us laughing on many occasions. He had such a character that we could not ever forget.Mom and Dad loved him so much as everyone did. He will always be with us in spirit.Our prayers are with you and your family always Joann.Both you and Bobby will always be a part of our family. We love you!
Patricia Klemets, Stamford,Connecticut
David Socci
June 2, 2012
Joannie,Rose and I are very sorry for your loss,Bobby was always a pleasure to talk with and would bring alot of happiness to my mother and father when you both came up and visited them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 2, 2012
Joann and family, So sad for your loss of Bobby. My prayers go out to you all.
Ruth Friend Taranto
Debbie McGrath
June 1, 2012
Joann and family, We are so sorry for you loss. Bob was a wonderful man, a great friend and co-worker. Always with a story to tell. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Terry and Debbie McGrath
June 1, 2012
joannie,children&grandchildren,I am so sorry for your loss bobby was a great guy.Don enjoyed spending time with him at family functions we're so sad.love your cousin louise-buzzeo osborne
Maura Keaney
June 1, 2012
Joann, Lori, Donna, Rob, and Andrea -- I'm so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Venneri was such a big part of all of our lives on Culloden Road, and his good influence on the whole neighborhood and all of our lives will be long remembered. He was a true leader and good neighbor, from organizing backyard parties to mediating adolescent disputes. Your family was always such a great team, and I hope you will be strengthened and comforted by his love and by all who were lucky to know and admire him. Sending you love from all the Keaney family.
Jim Ferguson
June 1, 2012
Bob was a great friend to me and my family,he was a great person. My condolences to his famiy
Angela Plateroti
June 1, 2012
Aunt Joannie-my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you
Sam Yellen
June 1, 2012
Even though I didn't know u everyone I know did and u were well respected and will be sadly missed
Bruno Giordano
June 1, 2012
Dear JoAnne, family members and extended members of the family -- most of whom I knew personally, I want to covey my very personal condolences on your loss. I considered Bob a dlose friend. He, along with JoAnne (and her entire family always pitched to make the early Italian Center what it was -- the foundattion of one of New Englands finest family-oriented Institutions. Stamford remembers... and I do. Bruno Giordano, (former Stamford Mayor 1967_1969)
Donny Dahlgren
May 31, 2012
Our condolences to the Venneri family on the death of your husband and father.
Don & Arlene Dahlgren
May 31, 2012
Venneri Family,
Many fond memories of our growing up years on Culloden Rd. playing in the streets,St. Basil's churchyard and Mom`s italian Easter bread...those were the days worth remembering.
May God`s love be with you now and in the days ahead.
Kevin Mathews
Pam Romaniello
May 31, 2012
To the Venneri Family
Bill and I send you all our deepest condolences at this most difficult time. We remember Bob always coming into the store with a smile. He will be missed.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam & Bill Romaniello (Paint Center)
joanna Vitti-Socci
May 31, 2012
To the entire Venneri family,
My sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of Bobby. I was very shocked and saddened. I am so happy that i got to talk to him on the phone while he and Jonie were visiting my parents a few months ago. May god be with all of you durring this most difficult and very sad time.
Joann Vitti-Socci
JERRY PACELLI
May 31, 2012
TO BOB"S FAMILY
MAY HE REST IN PEACE....HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND....
JERRY PACELLI (RET SFD)
Karen Lamoureux-Anthony
May 31, 2012
JoAnn, Mrs. Venneri & MaryAnn,
My sincere condolences to all of you on Bob's passing...May he rest in peace...
You are in my thoughts and prayers...
Karen Anthony
May 31, 2012
Rest in peace Bobby and thanks for the fond memories of 40 Culloden Road, some 60 years ago.
Ed Mathews (#54)
Patty Wallen
May 31, 2012
My sincere condolences go out to the entire Venneri family. I have fond memories of Mr. Venneri coming to preschool to pick up his grandchildren. I know this is a very sad time for all of you. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, "Mrs. Patty"
Deb Buzzeo Pond
May 31, 2012
Dear Joann and family, You are in my prayers for God's strength to help you through this hard time. Words cannot express how deeply sorry I feel about Bobby's passing. What a wonderful man, may he rest in peace. God Bless you and watch over you. I think of you always Joannie. With so much Love, your Cousin Debbie
Barbara & Michaelle
May 31, 2012
Rob & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Barbara & Michaelle - OGRP
Gary Spremullo
May 31, 2012
All my condolences to the entire Venneri family. My mother, Dea, was Mrs. Venneri,s friend, and I remember many pleasant times with the Venneri family. I have and will continue to remember Bob with fondness.
Alice Carella
May 31, 2012
Dear Joann and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. I'll always remember what a wonderful family man he was and my heart goes out to all of you. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Cousin Alice
Bud Fisher
May 31, 2012
Dear Joann and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob.Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bud Fisher
Manchester, Ct
Michele Bonaviso
May 31, 2012
To the Venneri Family, my condolences to all of you during this difficult time. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Jerri Wiggs
May 31, 2012
Dear Venneri Family,
You have my deepest sympathy! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Mary Searles
May 31, 2012
To the entire Venneri family,
My family and I extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. My dad had the sincere pleasure of working with Mr. Venneri for many years on the Stamford Fire Dept. and I had the honor of meeting Mr. Venneri when I was younger. He was always friendly and warm and always greeted you with a smile. My heart breaks for his family and friends a good man taken much to soon. Rest in peace Mr. Venneri
Peter and Jane Stokes
May 31, 2012
Our sympathy and prayers to Bob's family. May he rest in peace.
May 31, 2012
Dear Joann and family, we are so sorry to hear about Bob. He always took care of all the firefighters that worked with him. Because that's the kind of man he is. I always knew he was watching out for us and that was a good feeling. I know he will continue to watch over all us. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely Yours; Bill and Jane Avalos
Bob McGrath
May 31, 2012
My condolences to the entire family. Bob was such a wonderful guy and good friend. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend!
Joseph Tarzia
May 31, 2012
Dear JoAnn and family, I`m so sorry to hear about Bobby. My deepest condolences to you and your family at this time.
Carmela Bria
May 31, 2012
Dear Venneri Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Bobby.
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
May he rest in peace.
Love and Sympathy,
Cousins, Amerigo and Carmela Bria
Luke Isidro
May 31, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joelle Lionetti Pisanelli
May 31, 2012
Andrea, Rob and Maria,
No Words can help at this time. Please know prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God heal your hearts.
May 30, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Bob was such a wonderful neighbor, and he will be greatly missed! We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, The Kellis Family
May 30, 2012
To the Venneri family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful childhood memories growing up next door on Culloden Road. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Bobby was a very kind and sweet person and I will never forget him. Much love, Judy Heft
Cindy Means
May 30, 2012
Dear Joann and Venneri family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. Although I can't be there to support you through this difficult time, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers from afar.
May 30, 2012
Our very deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Mr. Bob was such a wonderful man to all that knew him. He will be deeply missed.
Russell & Gail Fitch ( Erma Susemihl's daughter & Son-in law) Crisfield, Md.
Jennifer Mardi
May 30, 2012
To the entire Venneri family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Mardi Family
SFRD Chief Anthony Milone, retired
May 30, 2012
Joann,
Marge and I are so sad to hear of the passing of Robert. He was not only a good friend, but a fellow firefighter that was loved and admired for his kindness and generosity. I am certain that he is in heaven with our Lord and will be greatly missed on earth.
Jim Thompson
May 30, 2012
Bob was one of a kind. Kind, gentle and so giving. He will be greatly be missed. We was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Marcia & Jim Thompson (New Bern, NC)
Fran Laws
May 30, 2012
You could not find a more wonderful couple. I enjoyed just watching them walk by with their dogs everyday, always stopping to ask me how things were going with my parents. We will miss Bob very much. Fran & Ken Laws
Brandy Jones
May 30, 2012
Bob was such a wonderful man. I used to go to the gym early just so I could talk with him for a while and he helped me a lot with his wisdom and past experiences. To Joann and his family, I am truly sorry for your loss.
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