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James Vena Obituary
James R. Vena, 56, crossed over to the other shore from death to eternal life after battling with cancer. Greeting Jimmy on the heavenly side are his father, Andrew; mother, Jean; sister, Lois; brothers, Andrew, Karlo and Gene; and brother-in-law, Joe.
A 1974 VHS graduate, Jim loved his job as Workforce Leader of the metal fabrication department of the William J. Hughes Technical Center, where he worked for 26 years. He loved working with his hands, learning new skills. If the weather fared, it was the sea he loved best, fishing and boating with family and friends.
Left to cherish his indomitable spirit are many family and friends: wife, Debra (McMahon); sons, Anthony, Jared, Joseph and Andrew; Aunt Dolly; sisters-in-law, Patsy Vena, Linda Macklin (John), Karen Martine (Peter) and Janet Kielbasa (Steve); nephews and nieces Ed McMahon (Jenna, Amelia, and Liam), Linda Karpolich (Adam and Holly), Amy Carolla(Jessie and Giulia), Cherie Bernick (Mike, Brianna and Joshua), Tim Martine (Francesca), Quinn, Cayleigh, Colin; extended FAA family; lifetime friends; and loyal canine, Oscar.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 8th and Wood streets, Vineland, with visitation preceding at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to his son's college fund may be made to Andrew V. Vena.
Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to send condolences and tributes to the family.
Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Vena
The Sabella Family
September 8, 2013
Our deepest condolences, Debra, to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maria Gonzalez
September 7, 2013
Our most sincere condolences to your family may God bless and keep you safe. Thoughts and prayers.
Ricardo Torres and family.
September 6, 2013
Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers. Francine Galbiati Smith
Wanda Reaves
September 5, 2013
Deb and the entire Vena Family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and strengthen you during this time of loss. Respectfully and Sorrowfully Submitted, Wanda (Mayes) Reaves
Harry Krumaker
September 3, 2013
Sorry for your loss,I worked with Jim for 17 years at the Tech Center and we talked all the time about fishing with our brother in-laws, I will miss the great fishing stories.
Chalky Ottinger
September 3, 2013
Please accept my sincerest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Janice Warfle
September 2, 2013
Jared, I extend my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your father. Janice Warfle (Kelsey's Grandmother in Florida)
Jill Sharra
September 1, 2013
Jim would have given you the shirt off his back. He was always there to help with whatever was needed. He was talented and caring. May he rest in peace.
Julia Iglesias
September 1, 2013
We will surely miss Jim. Great person, loving husband,father. He loved his corvette. Deb, God will grant you peace, lot's of love. I loved you guys from the first time we gathered for any occasion. May he rest in the arms of The Lord .
Raymond Matos
September 1, 2013
Very sorry to hear about Jim. Enjoyed working with him at FAA for several years. Sincere sympathy to family.
Marc Thyrring
August 31, 2013
Jim you'll forever be in my heart, you've been the best, closest and dearest friend. I'll miss the times we planned for Florida but will keep you in my mind each day. We will fish again!
Carl Schuster
August 31, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the entire Vena family upon the passing if Jim. He was one of the first friends I made at Cunningham School, when I knew very few people there. He was a very good person, kind and gentle.
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