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JAMES E. "JIM" VENSKUS (Age 51)
On Saturday December 9, 2006 in Fairfax, VA. He is survived by his wife, Diana Venskus and his two sons; Jimmy and Kenny Venskus. Also surviving are his two sisters; Denise Kenney and Anita Adkinson. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 4510 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22203. A funeral mass will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday December 15 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 3305 Glen Carlyn Rd. Falls Church, VA 22041. In lieu of flowers, the family strongly prefers contributions be made to the Boy Scouts of America, 2 Garden Center Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601 or American Cancer Society, 346 Maple Ave. East, Box 699, Vienna, VA 22180.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Venskus
Barbara O'Brien
January 12, 2007
Dear Mrs. Venskus:
It has only recently come to my attention about the recent death of your husband. Please let me offer my sincere condolences to you, Jimmy, and Kenny. How fondly I remember you all from our Gunston Elementary School days. I hope your memories of those wonderful times shared will help you all in the days ahead.
Barbara O'Brien, retired Secretary from Gunston Elementary School.
Anna (Kolega) Colopy
December 29, 2006
Dear Diana, Cheryl Coughlin wrote me about the recent loss of your husband. Please accept my condolences and know that you and your family are in my prayers. Sincerely, Anna (Kolega) Colopy
Francis Kinney
December 15, 2006
Our deepest condolences over this sudden loss. The loss of a loved one is difficult to overcome. We wil keep the Venskus family in our prayers, and hope that Jimmy will reach out to his friends at school and his fellow scouts whenever he needs.
Mary Ellen & Tommy Keaton
December 14, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Carmisha Wiggins
December 14, 2006
My deepest sympathy from the bottom of my heart goes out to you Mrs. Venskus and your two boys,Jimmy and Kenny. May god be with you. From your caring Sacc teacher,
Hilary Phillips
December 14, 2006
We're thinking about you and your boys every day.
Doug Martin
December 13, 2006
I know I speak for the entire Stuart High School band community when I express our deepest condolences over this sudden loss.
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