Justin Venetucci

Justin Venetucci age 79 of Niles, IL died peacefully surrounded by family on April 23, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. Justin Venetucci was born on September 27, 1944, the son of Angela Rose, nee Panebianco and Pasquale Venetucci of Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife, Marianne, nee Driscoll; his three children, Patrick (Amy), Nicole Young (Dave), and Jennifer Neswold (Jim); grandchildren Francesca, Justin, Danny, Andrew, Anabella, Katelyn and Marty; and his sister, Judy Mazukelli (Ron). Justin attended Oak Park River Forest High school and DePaul University. He joined the Illinois Army National Guard and was federally activated during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Justin loved people and for that reason chose the profession of sales. He sold printing to prominent advertising agencies such as Leo Burnett and media space for several publications. He enjoyed gardening and working at the Chicago Botanic Garden where he delighted children with model trains. Above all, Justin was a kind man who put family first in his life beginning with his beloved wife, Marianne with whom he shared everything for 56 years. He nurtured his children and grandchildren even more than his glorious garden. He was an uncle and cousin to many who remember him for his warm smile and generous heart. Thank you to the staff at Nazarethville Place for their loving care. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, IL from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held 9:15 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024 at St. Paul of the Cross Church, 140 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, IL. Interment will follow at Maryhill Cemetery, 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nazarethville Place, 300 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016.