Birth date: May 2, 1940 Death date: May 14, 2024
John Anthony Venturella, a man of faith, music, and international expertise, passed away on May 14, 2024. Born on May 2, 1940, John lived a life filled with service, creativity, and adventure. John was a devout follower of Christ Read Obituary
Favorite Johnny Stud Moments (no order)
1. "Walk this way" - waiter with pronounced limp walks in front and turns to catch my dad acting inappropriate
2. "Camelhair overcoat" - buys really expensive overcoat in Italy, walks outside to the piazza and a bird drops one on him
3. "Get that shit out of my house" - finds my stash so I go to my sister's and we finished it all and ate everything in her place
4. "Big hug" - i buy him a gold cross necklace since Kay (different Kay but a harbinger) and he goes to the kitchen, I follow and he just turns amd gives me a giant hug and cries.
5. "Dancing queen" - him dancing with my new wife (pretty sure he got handsy)
6. "Anything happen at the school carnival" - found out I won a bottle of cinzano and drank it with my sister (sense a theme?)
7. JOE! and Mayonaissa (strange dialect between him and us kids)
8. "2AM wake up" - in Tulsa, came home slightly sauced, very angry about breaking up with a girl, went outside, he sat up until 4:30a waiting for me to come in and talk.
9. "24 yr old" finds out I was dating, at 17, a 24yr old girl I worked with....not happy, then she tells me "wow, your dad is really sexy"....the door hit her in the....
10. Bracciole- watching my Dad teach my kids how to make it.
11. TINA!!!! - Any time him and Tina came to visit
12. "Close your mouth when eating" - he had a (very discrete) habit of talking when he was eating. He ate about 95% of it...the rest came out...
13. "The never ending party issues"...found out my sister and I (truly a bad influence) had a massive party and for weeks afterwards kept finding stuff broken that we barely fixed...he got upset for weeks as he found new things
14. "My son isn't a F-ing dog" the nun at Bishop Feehan saying "oh, you're the parents of the dog (the nickname they gave my brother due to his over the eyes hairstyle...never heard my dad swear before that.
15. "Daughter in Love" what he called his daughter in laws
16. Cram, esil and ekim (our names backwards) when he wrote a book.
17. "My other son Mike" my best buddy Mike across the street who met my Dad ONCE and he was my Dad's newest son
18. "What the heck were you thinking" my brother and I scaring my sister in France after watching the first Halloween movie. So many more to list. Miss ya JOE! 😘
I had the privilege of knowing John Venturella….john was my boss at a computer company in Massachusetts and he taught me to love the lord and follow Jesus…John was the best Christian boss any one could have had. To the day he went to heaven I always thanked God for John in my life…my prayers to his family….that the lord Jesus will give them the strength and comfort during this very difficult time…I look forward to the time we will meet again. Rest in peace my dear friend. Patricia Brown
My daughter Dawn and I traveled to Spain to spend Christmas holiday with John and his family. All 4 kids were, I believe, under 16. We did a road trip in a small station wagon. We piled all of our luggage on to the roof luggage carrier and my sister in law and I suggested John consider using a sturdier rope than twine. Just like John, he assured “the little women”, that he knew what he was doing and wrapped it twice. As we’re driving, we pass shepherds on the hillside tending their flock and women wearing all black dresses washing their clothes w rocks in the creek. The kids start to scream the luggage flew off and a few of the bags flew open and our clothes were flying on the small highway. . As Johns’ passengers exited the car hysterically laughing, John glared at us and said no comments! There are quite a few of these “all knowing John” incidents that we can enjoy when we’re all together! Forever in our hearts Bro❤️🩹
I am truly grateful for the many years that I could call John my best friend and “brother”. So enjoyed his analytical method of problem solving or explanations using 1, 2 or 3, or A,B, and C. His smile and sense of humor will be missed. We shared our ethnicities and had many similar stories of growing up in an Italian family. John served as my best man at Diane and my wedding at St. Mark’s in North Attleboro, MA. John, may you rest in peace
Diane and I would like to extend our sincere sympathy to John’s loved ones.
Rob & Diane Nicastro
John will be sorely missed by those who were lucky enough to get to know him. However, I am comforted to know that he and my dad (Joe Felts, d.2015) can spend some time catching up over a long heavenly breakfast. John meant the world to my dad and he often called him "my other dad" after his own father passed away in 2000. Their friendship and their shared love of the Lord is the stuff that comforting memories are made of especially in times like these. All our thoughts and prayers to John's family and friends. Love, Katie and Grant Baker
It is with a very heavy heart that we learned of John's passing. He was truly one of the kindest people we ever knew. His love of life and incredible humor were very contagious. His memory will always bring joy to our hearts.
Blessings to all the Venturella and Dill families.
Love,
Kathi and Pete Weldon
My Dad thought of you as his brother, not his cousin. He loved you immensely. I remember looking forward to our visits to your home as a kid. Our family was blessed. You will be missed by many, and welcomed home by those who passed. Give Mom and Dad hugs, and a special hug for Uncle Ronnie. Rest in eternal peace 🙏🙏
Caroline Cady lit a candle in memory of John Venturella
